Who, Who had a Happy Halloween?

Emilia, that’s who! She really enjoyed trick or treating this year. She was so excited about the whole thing. She talked and talked while walking to each house. It was cold and began to sprinkle rain, so we only walked about one block or so. We drove to visit a few friends and ended our night with lots of sweets.



We saw a rainbow! The sunset was gorgeous, as well. Our little owl was loving her night out.



We enjoyed our Halloween as a family. I hope your Halloween was a safe a happy one, as well!

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October was a busy month for us. We began the month by celebrating Emilia’s birthday with family and friends. Our big girl began preschool, too. We had a great time at Sesame Street Live. Emilia absolutely loves all those furry monsters. Chris and I had a fun time at our friends Halloween party.  I enjoyed one of my favorites, the Incredible Food Show. I tasted some yummy food, and met Chef Tyler Florence. And we decided to move, all within the month. November holds even more activities for us. We will begin to pack soon, so I’ll meet you back here in the near future. Happy November to you! It’s almost turkey time…

Morning at the Orchard

Emilia and I spent the morning at Evans Orchard. It was a gorgeous day to enjoy the pumpkin farm/apple orchard. I have learned that weekdays may not be the best day to visit solo, because so many school groups are visiting too. This was our second visit to a pumpkin patch this season and it has it been abundant with school children. Emilia did make a few friends on the playground so, she was all smiles. She ran around and played her heart out. She quenched her thirst with some yummy apple cider, and Mom left with her favorite – apple cider donuts! Fall fun indeed.

Pumpkin Painting

Emilia really likes to paint. Mommy’s little Picasso. Well, maybe not quite.

She received an art easel and art supplies for her birthday, so we put the paint and brushes to use. She painted a few of the pumpkins that Papaw Doug grew in his garden. Uncle Ryan grew the baby pumpkins, too. “I paint, punkins.” She was so proud. It was fun to watch her creativity.  



She finished the pumpkins with Sesame Street stickers, but I didn’t get a photo. We are going to see the whole gang live, tomorrow! Here are a couple of pictures taken during the wonderful weather we had this week. I wish warm days and cool nights would last forever. I love October.

Emilia is 2!

Our little lady turned TWO last week. What shall a girl wear on her special day? A tutu, of course!



She has grown so much since her last birthday. We celebrated again this year with lots of family, friends, food, and cake. The kids enjoyed playing outside, making fingerprint crabs, eating marshmallow pops, and shark jello. Everyone went home with handmade fish soap and bubbles.





We are so thankful for the people who shared the occasion with us. We are also thankful for another year with our precious girl. Emilia loved her birthday party so much,  I think she will continue to celebrate throughout the month. She now thinks any cake she sees is her birthday cake!

1st Day of Preschool

Emilia began preschool today, and with no tears! We are so proud of her. This day came a little sooner than we thought. Our girl is growing up. We look forward to all the knowledge and love she will gain.

 

First day of preschool and second birthday…it’s a big week for this girl!