Halloween party and parade

Today at preschool Sammie had a Halloween party and parade. The kids got to wear their costumes to school and had a little parade around the courtyard to show off their looks.
It was pretty funny watching their expressions. Samantha loved it. She really enjoyed the day, and took a great nap later to prove how much fun she had!
This is such a great age, she is so excited to go trick-or-treating this year.
So fun.

Fall in Virginia

Last week I went to Virginia to spend some time with my sister Katie and her husband Adam. They just bought a house in June, which is gorgeous by the way, and are busy making it a home.

We had such a great time. I don't know what was better, going out or staying in! I think both. Although the shopping sprees were fun, and quite memorable. Thanks sis!!!

Katie and I think we should have our own show. We are way more entertaining than the Kardashians...at least we think so! Ha! I don't think anyone else really "gets" us, but that's the great thing about sisters I guess.

My mom even came up for a day and all three of us got to hang, which hasn't happend in a long time. That should change!

In all my trips to Va I don't think I have ever timed it so perfectly with the trees all changing literally before our eyes. The tree in their backyard was full and redish when I got there and almost empty and brown when I left. It was sooo beautiful.

Here are some of my favorite memories from the trip: the trees, Katie's porch every morning, laughing, our chat at Cheesecake, fancy lunch-and dinner, martinis, sleep, cribbage, our leaf walk, spending time with my mom and sister at the same time, just relaxing with someone I love dearly.

Love you sis!

Katie and Adam.

Their trees seem bigger too.

My favorite-so many colors.

Ahhh, fall!!!!

Last leaf on the tree!

New homeowners.

Me and my sis.

Mom, Katie, and me.

Collecting leaves for Sammie.

Me and my mom.

Fun times.

When Mom's Away

So Meagan abandoned us for a few days to get some well deserved rest. Unfortunately that means that one of the kids is going to get hurt. I think someone needs to sell a protective bubble for just such occasions because kids certainly don't want Daddy when they are hurt. Only Mommy has the special touch to make owies go away. Samantha decided to practice her falling skills and scraped her knee. She has refused to walk for 2 days now. I've tried every bribe to get her to walk and she just won't do it. In an attempt to cheer her up (and to keep my own sanity: I can only watch Dora so much), I took her and Cole to the zoo. Cole loved it and Sammie just rested in the stroller while Cole chased the monkeys around. Come home soon Mommy!

More Farm...

Here are some more great pics of the kiddos at the farm. Great day. Great friends. Great memories made...

Friends


Asher and his main squeeze.

Getting ready for a picnic lunch.

Our little punkins.

I love Cole's face in this one!

Cole at the farm...

His first ride on a carousel...the guy in charge

wouldn't let me put him on one that moved! Cole

wasn't so sure how to feel about this whole thing.

Pumpkins!!!

I can get it.

Got it.

Dirt, one of my faves.

Sammie at the farm...


Trying the ride the trike..the pedals were too far to reach!

Sammie actually rode a pony!!!

Picking just the right pumpkin.

This is the one!

Schnepff Farm

Today we went to Schnepff Farm with our friends the Olimbs. It was quite a drive, but well worth it. We rode the train, had a fun picnic lunch, picked pumpkins, Sammie went through a maze with Daddy, visited the petting zoo, played at the playground, rode tricycles, and Sammie rode a pony!!! It was a very fun morning.
But, it was hot. And the last 10 minutes were brutal. Hot and dusty tired kids. They napped all the way home and woke up the minute we pulled in to our driveway. Early bedtime tonight...at least for Mommy and Daddy!
I WILL post more pictures, but I had to get some up! Thanks for more fun memories Jeremy, Rachel and Asher!