My Papaw turned the big 8-5 in November, and we had a great little surprise party to celebrate! It's always so nice to see everyone, and act silly with the cousins. Happy Birthday Papaw... we love you!
Monday, November 21, 2011
Halloween Carnival 2011
Now that it's almost Thanksgiving... better update pictures from Halloween - ha! A couple weeks before Halloween, the kids were able to get dressed in their costumes {picked out by Bridgette this year} and attend the LHAECPTA carnival. There were lots of activities for the kiddos to do, including face painting, cookie decorating, balloon artist, and games. Well, at least we made it to one event with our costumes on! Bridgette came home from school on Halloween Monday with a stomach bug, so we weren't able to trick-or-treat. Oh well... these pictures were worth it!
Love this family picture!
My handsome boys!
Bridgette talking to baby Ethan...
Kelly and I with our animals :)
Bridgette getting her face painted...
she picked out the football, so I had them add glitter to make it more girly - ha!
{Love}
Is this face not adorable or what!?
Saturday, October 22, 2011
Lost Pictures of Everyday Life
Too often I take one or two little snap shots, and they never make it to the blog, Facebook, or email to the family. But of course they're too cute not to share! And, when we look back at this blog years from now, I want to remember the everyday life moments too...
... like homemade popsicles...
... two peas in a pod...
... stroller walks to the post office, and looking for birdies through "binoculars" ...
definitely my girl...
... and pajama time!
A trip to Owens Farm
It's that time of year again, and we can't get enough of the fall festivities. This past week we went to Owens Farm for a playdate. We enjoyed a hayride, feeding the (crazy) goats, walking around to see animals, picking out pumpkins, and a picnic lunch. Aiden is definitely no fear when it comes to the animals!
so many to choose from...
Feeding the goats...
...I told you they were a little crazy!
Aiden gets up close and personal.
Parker & Bridgette holding hands, while Kelly and I hold the little ones.
Bridgette & Aiden looking for the chickens...
And waiting for the tractor to come back around for the hay ride.
Footloose and Fancy Free in Fayetteville
Two weekends ago, my mom and I took a little road trip up to Fayetteville, AR with the kiddos. Carolyn's mom drove in, and she kicked her hubby out (thanks David) so we could have a "girls weekend" (+ Aiden of course). It wasn't as relaxing as Carolyn and I had been dreaming it would be, but we did have a lot of fun amidst the chaos. Bridgette and Lily hit it off, and Aiden liked playing with new toys! After the kids finally went to bed in the evenings, Carolyn and I were able to enjoy some girl talk over a glass of wine. Oh how nice it is to sit and talk with an old friend! Highlight of the weekend was definitely taking the girls to a kiddie salon called Glitterbox, where they had mani/pedis! I don't know who enjoyed it more... me or Bridgette - ha! Thanks Carolyn for having us up for the weekend! And thanks Mimi & Gran for helping us with our crazy children!
Oh my how times have changed - ha!
Mimi and Gran got the giggles ;)
Walking through the square on Saturday morning... the weather was perfect!!
The mani/pedi experience...
Visiting the horses...
... and their reactions!
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Tuesdays at the Arboretum
I love how close we live to the arboretum! And I especially love the 'Tiny Tots Tuesdays' they do during the fall. Every Tuesday they have face painting {Bridgette's favorite}, a petting zoo {Aiden's favorite}, story time, and kindermuzik ... all free with admission/membership! That's on top of the already cool pumpkin patch and everything else they do to decorate during this season. So for the past few weeks, we've packed a picnic lunch, met our playgroup friends, and enjoyed the morning in some fresh air! The kids love it, get all tuckered out, and typically pass out before we even leave the parking lot. It's a win-win... they have fun and mommy gets a good nap from them! :) Here are the highlights over the past few weeks...
A Cinderella carriage is in the middle of the pumpkin patch
...and sissy's face painted!
James, Brooklyn, and Bridgette showing off their faces.
I'm a panda bear one week...
... and then a pink & purple tiger the next week!
"Mom, I love brushing the animals! Can we take one home?"
And of course, we can't leave without picking up a few pumpkins for our house!
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