fall art show: tim burton inspired

Most parents were creeped out by the Big Eyes pictures, but they were my absolute favorite! And I love that Coco isn't smiling. 

This show was mainly about photography and fashion, based on a bunch of Tim Burton movies. 

Coco as Pee Wee.

There was also a fashion show. The kids modeled an assemble of their own creation.

These art shows are so special. The kids have always been so excited during the prep process and so proud during the show. 

school block party

Bea's new school threw a block party a week after school started. The girls are always down for a party, especially those that are in the street.

Cordelia loves pigs, it's no secret. 

What's a block party without some apple bobbing. Bea is thinking strategically while Cordelia is thinking 'bout cheatin'.

They had this cute little set up where you can bid on a bunch of junk with tickets that cost pennies. The kids went crazy for it. Then they patiently wait and hope their ticket gets picked.

Coco moves fast when she wins something!

A baby wolf.

A prayer bear.

Never let them play musical chairs without a long talk about losing.

loco coco

These pictures don't best illustrate Coco at her finest. They are just recent one's I have on my phone.

This is Coco with "her guy". This is actually Scott's Homer toy and he shouts rude things when you press the little yellow button. She loves him.

Cordelia and I had some alone time at the park. Here she is taunting an older boy because he can't do the fireman pole. You can see a few tats on her arms. But what you can't see is the full tat sheet on her lower back. She gave it to herself before anyone else woke up that morning. 

steamy air and water show

Every year we try and make it to the air and water show. We jam the kids in the bike trailer and pack a picnic. This year was no exception. EXCEPT there were swarms of dragonflies. Tons. Big ones. All up and down the lake front. We got to our usual spot and then walked in hope of finding a clear area. You were only safe in the shade or on the cement.

We opted for the shade.

The shade wasn't enough for Bea, she had to have the Mexican popsicles.

The dragonflies eventually left after a couple of hours and the kids went up and down the rocks while we watched the show.

My sweaty sweeties.

wisconsin vacation

It that wonderful time of year again, vacation! Like last year, we went up to the Dells for a couple days before Minocqua. This time we were joining by Michael, Laura, Iggy and Maeve. To say the kids had a good time is a gross understatement. Biggest lesson learned, never leave Cordelia and Maeve alone.

The weather was nice and hot. Skipping a nap to spend all afternoon at a waterpark was a shock to Coco's system. She kept asking when she could go to bed. Poor baby.

There was extreme love between these four. It deeply concerns me for the teenage and beyond years.

Everytime I tried to get a picture of these two, they turned into Children of the Corn. 

Bea's face. The best.

In Minocqua the weather was alright, but we made the best of it. Anchoring the boat for some swim time.

In between storms we went to a park so that Scott could work his arms on the merry-go-round.

Normally I would be against playing in the sand. But this trip I was all for it during the day. All of the kids seemed so interested this year.

Little Lucia on her first Big Mable spin.

Anything soft and cozy requires a cuddle and picture.

After an early dinner at Lakeside, the kids fed their "scraps" to the fish. It was mass amount of fries and almost an entire chicken finger.

Sunset Minaqua Bat waterski show. So fun for the kids.