Happy Halloween

By the time Halloween got here I think I was pretty ready for it to be over we had the cold floating through out our family and friends so we haven't had many days lately where we were all healthy. But holidays dont wait even if you don't feel good. We had preschool that morning and then headed to Matt's office to do some trick or treating before naps. On the way home from work Matt stopped and got us some pizza and I made chili for us to enjoy before heading to the ward trunk or treat. Hallie thought the jack o latern face was pretty cool.

 We got to the trunk or treat just in time to set up our trunk and take some pictures the only downfall is that in the 5 min between our house and the church Gracie decided she was tired and proceeded to sleep the entire trunk or treat so that is why she is missing in our pics but she was a happy camper once she woke up.

 Hallie and her friend Allie have so much fun together and play so well together she was thrilled when I told her she could trick or treat with her for the 3rd time in a week.(We went to a nursing home and took her with us to Matt's work)

 Once we got home Gracie was awake and ready to take pictures...here is our little bumble bee and witch

This year was the 1st year that Hallie really understood the concept of Halloween and was Happy to say trick or treat knowing what the result was. We let her pick a handful of her favorite candy and left the rest for the switch witch to take in exchange for some prizes that weren't candy. It was kinda a last minute idea this year but I think in years to come it will be a great option for us to keep our kids minimally sugered!! Happy Halloween

Painting Pumpkins

This past week we painted pumpkins. We invited Erin, Brett, and the kids over to paint with us. Hallie had no interest in carving her pumpkin but was thrilled when grandma gave her a pumpkin bedazzle kit so she painted it with pink and purple(which we had to let dry over night since the paint was so thick) before we could bedazzle it but she had a ball doing it.

 Matt's pumpkin is one of the coolest ideas I have ever seen it is actually a pumpkin painted yellow and blue with some accessories isn't he so cute.

Here we are with our pumpkins

Gardner Village

Gardner Village is a fun place to visit this time of year. Different silly witches spread throughout a small place to walk around and do some window shopping and try some yummy treats. It usually is a family affair but with the boys at work we decided to make it a girls day. We got there just in time for lunch we packed and sat at the picnic tables in the shade. The weather was perfect.

 Hallie was so excited about going and wanted to wear her costume to match all the other witches.

 After eating our lunch  Kimber bought donuts to share complete with fall sprinkles

 Gracie enjoyed it...alot if you couldn't tell(what a ham)

 Hallie was a little hesitant to sit next to the witches but her we are me and my girls

 Then there was the idea of putting all the kids together...that was fun...but really they did great

 The petting zoo was a first for us the kids had a great time petting the goats, horses, donkey, shetlan pony, ducks, lamas, cows, sheep, and rabbits which I think was the favorite.

 Hallie loved riding the horse swing...pretty clever indeed

Some pictures of my sweet witch. A big thanks to my mom for making her dress she has spent a lot of time in it over the last couple of weeks and was thrilled when I let her wear it all day today!

 By the time it was time to go we had two kids asleep and two kids ready to go to sleep but we did manage to get a group pic just know the two babies are in their carriers.

 We had a great time it is definitely something we look forward to every fall. We made it home just in time to get to swim lessons. Now only one more day of October to enjoy Hallie is so excited for the trunk or treat!

Bike Riding

Hallie loves to ride her bike and has been riding her bike in the garage a lot lately now that the weather has cooled off. Saturday once it warmed up we headed out for a walk just she and I. She has mastered the pedaling and now is just working on the breaking and pedaling. She did great keeping up and it was fun to see how proud she was of herself.

I think riding a bike is such a milestone for kids and so much fun but it makes me sad she is growing so fast.

Braids

This is what I would call my 1st pathetic attempt at braiding Hallie's hair. Its hard since her hair is still not full thickness and has a bunch of baby hair. She was very good to hold still so there is hope.

1st Snow of the Year

I love the look of wonder that kids get when they see the snow outside I remember as a child and still now the giddiness that comes with the snow and watching the white flakes falling from the sky. This last week was the first time I have had that feeling in a while. 

Last winter the only time we got enough snow to build a snowman was when I was in the hospital the day after having Gracie so Im really excited to get in some playing in the snow this year. Oh I love how kids help remind me of the magic in the simple things in life.

Gracie place at the table

Since Gracie started eating she has been sitting in her bumbo but she is getting a little to squirmy and wiggly for that so we decided it was time for her to have an official seat at the dinner table.

She quite enjoyed it although I think a lot more floor cleaning is now in the works for me. Oh our growing Gracie why don't you stop awhile.