Fire Chief, Princess and Smiles.

Firstly, we carved some pumpkins about a week ago and I hardly took any pictures.

But its ok, because they're already rotten and had to be thrown out. Maybe we'll do a couple more before Halloween. Never had this problem in MN! Guessing its mostly due to the fact that it was 80 degrees almost every day last week! LOVE the fall here!

Gretta had a visit from the fire department at school and brought home this hat. Torsten got to pose in it quite a bit.....

We think he's ready for a calendar shoot. Ha!

In other news, along with crawling with intention, he is now crawling everywhere which, YES, includes getting up these two steps that go down into our living room. Oh, and he is now pulling himself up on furniture and I found him standing in his crib the other morning. Literally overnight this boy is learning new skills and at a slightly younger age than either of the girls. Its official. We've got our hands full. Hoping to catch a video soon.....but seems like he will only do it when I'm in the kitchen and he'll crawl up here to find me!

Some days you just want to feel like a princess.

Gretta's camera smile.

Everyday

Make your own pizza night! 

Last weekend with the stroller and pack filled with kids I did a 5k walk and Josh did a 1/2 marathon, a fundraiser for Gretta's school. 

Josh did a great job, got in under his goal at 1:49!! 

Peek!

Messiest eater of all!

And seriously?!! You are only 6 months Mr!! Not only is he moving around, but has graduated from moving a foot or two to definitely crawling with intention to get things now and as you can see may very well master steps soon. Ugh, why is he learning so fast?!

Torsten, 6 Months Old

Noooo!!! A half a year already?! What?! Yep, this little guy has been around for 6 whole months already! He is not sleeping as good as he was in the beginning, probably because of all the new skills of moving everywhere. Maybe teeth? I know they "come and go" people say so even though we aren't seeing them yet maybe they are giving him issues....even though this is our 3rd baby we still play a guessing game with things sometimes. Anyway, just because he isn't sleeping well doesn't mean he isn't a happy guy anymore, because he sure is! 

I know its been a couple weeks since an update so I will try and do another one this week with pictures of everyone! Hope everyone is enjoying fall, I know we are!!

Moving and a grooving

Someone is learning way too fast. Getting up on his knees, rocking back and forth.

Getting one leg out and pushing off. Mostly moving backwards, sometimes forwards and spinning all around on his stomach.

And if we leave a room he's usually in a different spot when we return!

He also loves grooving in the exersaucer!

Last day at the pool and thought we better let Torsten test it out with more than just a toe dip. He pretty much hated it, just like he hates baths. Maybe next summer!

This girl though, she's a true fish! She was doing cannonballs with gusto!

Maggie hasn't been quite as daring as last summer (and that is JUST FINE!) but still loves the water! This picture isn't great, but it tells a funny story of Gretta saying Maggie couldn't get out of the pool by herself. Maggie immediately slapped her leg up there and said "Yes I Can!"

Someone likes his oatmeal!

And his thumb!

And we got something new and shiny! Fun, Fun!

Snippets

Here's the low down from Dan-town. In short....because I haven't been taking many pictures this past week!

This face!

If you follow me on instagram or facebook, sorry for the repeats sometimes, but if not, then they're new to you! :) Gretta was having fun with Torsten one day.

Here's the tough guy look too.

School trip adventures, scooting and gliding. 

Torsten has no choice but to receive SO MUCH LOVE from his sisters!

Gretta had a popsicle party at school last week and Maggie was pretty excited to get to participate!

And blow pops from the neighbors! 

Josh got home from Nigeria this past weekend so we went out for Thai food in the rain, lots of fun!

And one more of Mr. Cute Pants.