Pumpkin Patch 2012

What an amazing September and early October we had here.  We decided we needed to head to the pumpkin patch before the rain hit and I'm so glad we did - It was GORGEOUS!

There is so much to do at this pumpkin patch, it's hard to decide what to do first.  We decided the first stop on the agenda was picking out a pumpkin.  We all loaded up on the tractor for our short ride to the pumpkin patch.

Trying to find the perfect pumpkin is a tough task. First, we need to be able to carry it out of the field and second it can't be icky.  With some help, we all found our perfect pumpkin.

Now that we have our pumpkins, time to enjoy the sea of orange.

Enough time soaking up the sun, it's back on the tractor we go!

While daddy took our perfect pumpkins to the car, we enjoyed some the activities at the farm, like the giant slide!

 

Whenever we mention pumpkin patch to Brooke all she remembers is riding the pony from last year.  She was so excited to ride the pony we couldn't get those tickets fast enough.

She knew exactly what to do, she knew how to roll her hips as the pony walked, she even knew how to see "Weeee Haw!" Yes, that's correct, she says "weeee" and I don't correct her because I think she sounds so cute.  She didn't really care about doing anything else except ride the pony.

Morgan opted to take a ride on the quads with her four tickets.  It was great to see that the only kiddos taking a spin where GIRLS! 

Of course when Morgan realized there were enough tickets left for both girls to take another spin on the ponies, she wasn't going to pass up that opportunity.

Thanks to sunny skies, perfect pumpkins and great company, it was another successful trip to the pumpkin patch.

 

Baby Ballet

Thinking back on this Saturday morning makes me smile.  It was the first day of Baby Ballet for Brooke.

The morning went amazingly smooth.  We weren't running late, we had plenty of time to enjoy this special day.

She was so excited to put her ballet leotard on and run to show daddy.  Before she could show him, we decided we need put her hair in a pony (ballet studio rules).  She sat patiently and picked out a pretty ribbon will I slicked her hair back to ponytail.  We barely had her slippers on when and she was down the hall to show off her outfit.

Luckily for Miss Brooke, we have big sissy Morgan to show us the proper way to hold our hands.

As I yelled to the family "let's load up" I could hear her sweet little voice in the back room "wait for me!"  I could tell by her voice that she was thrilled to have something she could call her own.  Finally, the day was about Brooke. 

Brooke has grown up at SWDA.  In fact, I was pregnant with her while doing baby ballet with Morgan.  She has tagged along every week for Morgan's dance classes so she is very comfortable here and I love it!

As we got in the car to head home, she says "I want to do that again." --- It was a "Cairo" morning for me.

September 2 - Let's Paint

Just a little randomness from a "stay at home" day.

We are all set up and ready to PAINT!!!

Morgan takes a more serious approach.  She has a plan...

Brooke is making people these days.  She loves drawing pictures of her daddy.

I looked down and she had her ankles crossed.  Too Cute!

It was inevitable her hands would be covered with paint.  Next stop, bath tub.  But not until we make our hands make that squishy sound some more.

Whoa! Scary hands and scary face!  Fun Times!!!

Brooke's First Haircut

I know, I know, I have been really bad about posting anything this summer.  You'll hear more about what's been keeping me busy in a future post.  But for now I discovered I totally forgot to share Brooke's first haircut pictures.

She wasn't too sure about this whole haircut experience.  Even though Morgan was also getting her hair cut at the same time, she wasn't convinced.  Luckily, we had the most patient beautician help.  Turns out a little time was all she needed.

 

 

And maybe a promise that she could hold the pixie dust...

 



Now she's was really getting into it... time to pick out the ribbon.

We needed to check on sissy and make sure she was doing ok. Yep, she's fine.

Remember that pixie dust we got to hold?  Yep, we get to add a little sparkle before we go.

And she was all done! A fresh new haircut, a purple bow and pixie dust.... what else could a girl ask for?

2nd Grade Here She Comes

Seriously, how did Morgan become seven years old and starting 2nd grade?  I still remember rocking her and being able to cup her teeny bottom in my hand.  Now it takes all my might to carry this little lady to bed after she has fallen asleep on the couch!

If you know many 7 year olds, you know they are very much into peace signs.  It could be a peace sign painted on a rock and the rock suddenly became cool.  Here she is posing giving us the peace sign.

This backpack was such a big deal this year.  This was pretty much the only thing she asked for to start off the school year.  That's right, she didn't want new clothes, shoes or school supplies, just this cool messenger bag. 

I love all the school pictures taken by the front door.  I wonder who started that and why?  If they are like me it's probably as you're racing out the door and you think "Oh crud! Wait a minute! I need to take your picture.  Stay there!"  I at least had the camera on the kitchen counter charged and ready for the morning.

The sideways peace sign means "2nd grade, mom." 

This is the third year I walked into a classroom to meet the teacher that is going to spend six hours a day with my daughter.  I have never known what teacher she will have.  What are their mannerisms?  How will Morgan respond to them? What kind of impact will they make on her life?  This year I thought I was being strong when I walked into meet her teacher.  I immediately fell in love and my voice was shaky and I became a little teary-eyed.  This is going to be a GOOD year - I can feel it!

4th of July Parade

We really enjoy the 4th of July parade in Tumwater. We're aren't always able to go because our camping trips are usually scheduled around the same time. This year was an at home year so we were able to go! Morgan's school puts together a float for the parade and any student is invited to ride along. Morgan didn't even hesitate when I asked her if she wanted to join them.

Casey delivered Morgan to the designated float location and we quickly found a spot along the parade route. And patiently waited for the parade to start.

Our mamma came along this year.

Finally the EOE float made its appearance! The kids looked a little tired as they faded in and out of chants, but Morgan was thrilled when she spotted us in the crowd.

The parade was a success and she said even though she was a little bored, she wants to do it again next year.

HAPPY 4TH OF JULY!!!