How can I get some money?

This is the question Chesson asked me after I told him he couldn't buy more legos because he didn't have any money.  So, it seemed like the right time to start a chore chart.  We are keeping simple....10cents for each chore you do and we pay them every Sunday.  If you do them great, if you don't do them great.  No pressure from us.  It seems to work out well for now.  

I ordered these fun magnets from Etsy.  I could pick out the chores that fit our family (read: chores a 3 & 5 year old can do) and the pictures make it easy for the kids.  

Chesson loves talking about all the things he's going to buy with his money...much to Corbin's chagrin. Corbin is ready to teach them a lesson on interest and saving;o)

Backyard Campfires

Corbin has been wanting to create a campfire area in our backyard for a while.  I have been hesitant, since a fire in the woods sounds like something Smokey the Bear wouldn't approve of.  It seems like bad form to burn down your backyard.  After he talked me through it....basically claiming to be the best fire builder ever and trying to tell me something about how most campfires are built in the woods ---- I closed my eyes and told him to go for it.  

He and Chesson cleared out a space. 

team work

Got some stools

proud fire builders

And viola --- they didn't burn down our backyard.  

They have done this many times now.  We keep all the supplies for s'mores in the pantry, so we're ready for fun anytime!!  Come on over and join us! 

Happy Halloween

Chesson and Anna Corbin knew just who they wanted to be for Halloween this year.   They LOVE to play dress up and pretend, so they were giddy about Halloween.  

Clearly Walker is fired up to be a panda.

There we go, better without the hat.  

Pre-trick or treating pics with Gra-Gra.  She was babysitting the panda.  

We went trick or treating with our friends again this year.....look at these two precious ones!