Durnin Family

Tuesday, November 1, 2011

Halloween School Parade and Trick or Treating

Halloween was so wonderful this year. It started out with Bailey's Halloween Parade at School. Bailey's face lit up every time she saw us on her parade walk. Raif even joined his big sister on their last lap of the parade. The day ended with us watching two kids, who have never really wanted to trick-or-treat, become ultimate trick-or-treaters! Raif kept asking to go to the next house and Bailey was right there with him.

My favorite picture of Halloween!

Hi there Bailey!

A little class warm-up before the parade

I still can't believe he actually wore his costume

A little treat for after the parade

Trick-or-treat!

Raif had to make a little pit stop to check out the goods!

Monday, October 31, 2011

Pumpkin Carving

I was so exhausted from battling the stomach flu, but rallied to be a part of our annual pumpkin carving the night before Halloween. Bailey chose a peace sign design, while Raif had a piratey pumpkin.

Determined to get the seeds out.

Watching daddy

I think he likes his creation

Peace sign pumpkin for Bailey

Raif's piratey inspired creation

Halloween Party

Colby and I were invited to a Halloween Party this past weekend at our friends, The Darling's, house. I lasted all of about an hour before we had to exit the party, with a horrible stomach pain that turned into the stomach flu. At least we got a cute picture before the sickness commenced!

Wednesday, October 26, 2011

Halloween at Dance Class

Bailey's dance studio had a fun dance class for Halloween. Each year, everyone comes in their costumes for their regular dance class. They practice dance to some fun Halloween music, and this year even turned off all of the lights, had strobe lights and a fog machine!

Bailey and her dance instructor, Miss Marissa

Our little ballerina

Bailey's dance class

Dancing in the fog, so spooky!

Tuesday, October 25, 2011

Celebrating Raif at Preschool

Raif celebrated his birthday at preschool with all of his new friends today. He got to decorate his birthday crown, eat delicious white powdered donuts, and even sit in the special chair. Ms. Riggins took some pictures of his special day.

I think they all have a bit of powdered sugar on their mouths!

Hello everyone!

Decorating their skeleton project

I still can't believe he's old enough to go to preschool.

Decorating his special crown.

Happy 3rd Birthday Raif!

On Raif's actual birthday, Raif was picked up by his Grammy and Papa, while I VIPed in Bailey's classroom. He got to spend some time to himself there for the morning. We had my parents over for dinner that night, since we went in together to get him a train table for his present. I also got to take a picture of him with his cake. Happy Birthday Raif!

I can't believe he's 3!

All smiles!

So cute!

Playing with his train set

Choo Choo!

Raif's 3rd Birthday Party

We once again had a Halloween costume party to celebrate Raif's birthday. However, this year he was totally into his costume and actually wore it!!!! He was not, however, into picture taking. Once again, I only managed to to take some pictures, and didn't get around to taking every one's pictures. I didn't even get a family photo, since Raif was done with picture taking. Note to self, start with the family photo and go from there. Also, charge the camera before the party. The camera died as we were singing happy birthday to Raif! Lessons learned.

Despite the lack of picture taking on my part, we did have a fabulous party. Thank you to all of friends and family who came to celebrate with Raif. He might not remember you being there to share his day, but Colby and I will, and love all of you for sharing Raif's special day with him.