Happy Halloween 2012

 

This is our fifth Halloween with Isabella and third with Abigail..each year it get better and better.  At one point Tim and I looked at each other and said these are the moments we are going to remember for years to come.  This Halloween didn't look promising since the girls were getting over a bad stomach virus, but as soon as they saw their outfits they perked up and found the energy to Trick or Treat.

This Halloween we found ourselves teaching all sorts of Trick or Treat etiquette.  Don't walk into the home, only ring the door bell once, don't put your hand in the pot unless they let you.  It was quite humorous.

Our costumes were made by their very talented Grandma Walker, Isabella had a vision and grandma brought it to light.  Tim was their Prince navigating their chariot around the neighborhood.  Love the fact that my husband models chivalrous behavior for them. :)

Here is Isabella on her way to the school Halloween Fair.  She was such a ham in her Tinkerbell outfit.

Cousins Day Out

Tim and his brothers were out at my fathers place for the weekend, so Laine and I set out for a girls day out. I had a crazy idea of going to Elligay Apple Festival, so off we went. I had the illusions of walking through an apple orchard, tasting various kinds of apples, and all sorts of fun activities. Rather it turned out to be a crafts festival with lots of food that if consumed in large quantities would lead to an imminent heart attack. After an hour and a half we ended up at Hillshire Farms which is where we should have started off. They had all the great food that the festival had, but the kids had a wonderful time. Here are a few pictures of our day:

 

 Mary Clair walking through a tunnel at the corn maze.

Mary Claire and Abigail jumping on the giant pillow. This was by far their favorite activity, it was brutal getting them out of there.

 

 

My girls on a bull, they also got to milk a cow & go on a hay ride.  They saw lots of apples that had fallen to the ground, but the orchard was pretty much picked through.  We didn't even bring home a single apple...long story but it's ok we can goto the farmers market any time!

 

Outside with my kiddos

I haven't played around with my camera in some time, so I decided to showcase ALL my kiddos today.  My rooster was an accidental addition to our flock, and since he's grown on us and doesn't bother my neighbors that much we have decided to keep him.  He is very vocal, so my neighbors might change their minds when he starts crowing at 5:30 am.  We take it one day at a time, but I must say it's been fascinating watching him protects his girls (among other things).   He's quite handsome isn't he?\\

Here are my sweet babies playing in our fall foliage. It's hard to pick between the beauty of fall's changing leaves & the spring blossoms, like my girls they are both beautiful in their own ways.

Princess Pug

Anyone that knows my husband's brother Ted and his wife Amanda, knows how much they love Clementine.  Isabella and Abigail had been anticipating spending time with Clemi for weeks before our visit.  Isabella decided that she, Abigail, & Clementine would have a Princess Birthday Party to celebrate both her & Clementine's birthday, and even packed the tiara and tutu that you see in the pictures.

For Abigail & Isabella, Clementine was without a doubt the highlight of our trip.  They enjoyed napping, walking, feeding, and bathing this sweet little dog.  Despite being utterly smothered by two girls under the age of 4, she not once snapped, barked, or growled at them. 

 Isabella's already asked to see Clemi on Skype, not even two days after leaving their home.

I love this picture, I call this: Three Princesses.

Day 1 DC: The Yards

 

We've wanted visit Uncle Ted & Aunt Amanda for a long time, and figured this was as good of a time as ever.  We set off for Washington, DC on Thursday August 30th, 2012 as our last vacation of the summer.  Leaving at 3pm, we stayed over night just south of Virgina and arrived in DC around 1pm on Friday. Splitting the trip was just what we needed to arrive well rested and in pleasant moods. 

Shortly after arriving Ted, Tim's older brother, took us to a very cool park called The Yards.  It has what Isabella calls a "ginormous" kiddy pool and they had a wonderful time.  We couldn't have asked for better weather or company as the night really set the tone for a very enjoyable weekend. 



Does Isabella have a future in cosmetology?

I was getting lunch ready and when I went to check on the girls this is what I found. Along with the crime scene evidence I found Abigail in Isabella's lap with Isabella holding the scissors. My initial reaction was to grab my camera while laughing out load, but I restrained myself and waited until after the lecture.  

She ended up cutting the little pony I had gathering the top of her hair, so it could have looked a lot worse. 

What do you think?  Does she have a future in cosmetology?

   

I don't think so.  

Poor Abigail, it's going to be a while before this grows out.  

My little chef

Isabella made a mean pizza at her friend Vivian's birthday party last Saturday. It was short and sweet just the way parties should be.