Pet Fish

It's official... our family has our first pets! Today we went to Walmart and bought two fish, and the kids couldn't be happier! They have named them Hannah (Montana) and Spiderman:) Eryn has been asking for a puppy for quite some time, so we needed to start slow with the pets so she can learn to care for them. It will be awhile before we get a puppy.... but in the meantime the kids can learn to take care of their fish.

Eryn had her first field trip of the year this week to Peake's apple orchard in Waukon. She had a great time. Her new tooth is starting to come in.... and she lost another filling, so I will need to call the dentist tomorrow to see what he has to say. She's lost the same filling twice now, so I am not sure what will happen from here. She also woke up with a cough and swollen tonsils this morning, but it doesn't seem to bother her.... hopefully it's not a case of the strep starting!

Both kids got their first round of flu shots for the first time this week. Boy that was NOT fun! Nolan did better than Eryn did; the bad news is that they have to go back for a second round since this is the first time they have had the shots. Hopefully it goes better this next time!

Yesterday we went to Rendevous in Fort Atkinson and enjoyed root beer and fry bread. Then we headed for my aunt and uncles for my cousin Ann's bridal shower. It was so good to see everyone and visit with them!! I am really looking forward to the Carolan Christmas in a few months:)

Eryn Lost her First Tooth:)

Our little girl is growing up!! She has had a loose tooth for a couple of weeks now, and I have been trying to get her to let me pull it out. She got up enough courage tonight after supper and out it came! She was so happy and excited! Thanks to Mrs. Styve for making up the pillow for the tooth to go in until the Tooth Fairy arrives:)

The Park

Today was so nice out we decided to go to the park for a little "picnic." Well, Nolan chose not to take a nap again today so he was not in a very good mood; our stay didn't last long, but I managed to get some good pics of the kids!

"Hannah Montana"

Watch out Spillville, Hannah Montana is in town! Eryn's Halloween costume arrived on Friday and she was sooooo excited to try it on. It fits great, and even comes with a wig. Can't wait for Halloween!

Chris and Lacy's Wedding

My brother got married on Saturday.... what a party! I am sooooo glad that he was found Lacy!!! We have been waiting for this day for a long time, and the day couldn't have went better!
It was a great time, and the kids did a great job during the ceremony! By 8:00 they were tired and ready to call it a day, but Randy and I were just getting started!! It was great to see all of our family and friends!! We will have to wait until next summer for the next Carolan wedding:)

First day of Kindergarten!

Today was Eryn's first day of Kindergarten. She was sooooo excited!! I think Nolan had a hard time adjusting, as the bus pulled away he kept saying "Where is the bus going? Where is Eryn going?" Too bad it will be a couple of years before he joins her on the bus!!

Eryn really liked school, and says she will go back again tomorrow!! :) She is already making new friends!!

Fishing at the Pond

Mom and I took the kids fishing this afternoon at Scott and Tami's (thanks for letting us catch your fish!!) The kids really enjoyed it, and even went for a boat ride! They are both becoming quite the fisherman/woman! Nolan caught his first fish within 1 minute of casting, and was quite suprised at the fish at the end of his pole! They caught between 8-10 fish (with grandma's help, and plan on eating them sometime soon!!