Pumpkin Carving

Pumpkin carving, definitely not one of Nate and my favorite activities but the kids really wanted to do it.  We decided to only carve one pumpkin this year and paint the others.  Carving one takes long enough!  The kids helped me clean the guts out this year and they thought it was so gross, but still helped.  Daddy did the carving while the kids painted.  A fun family night!

The one and only carved pumpkin this year!

October 26, 2013

Soccer Season

 Andrew had a great soccer season this year.  He scored at least 3 goals per game and really enjoyed the season.  He even had to play in a few very raining games, took some really hard falls and was a muddy mess after most games, but he had so much fun.  We loved watching him try his best.

 I think his favorite part was getting his trophy.

 Andrew with his teammates & coaches (he is in the very back so it's hard to see him).

 October 26, 2013- Andrew 6 years old

Ava's first days of Preschool

Ava finally started school in October.  It's a brand new building and took a bit longer to build than they expected, so they started a month late.  Ava was eager to start school and meet her teachers and new friends.

Her first day was a meet the teacher/parent day.  They split the class in half and you go for an hour with your preschooler.  Ava loved meeting her teacher and had fun playing with all of the toys.

During circle time they sang some songs, had a Bible story and prayed.

On her first official day of school I dropped her off, lingered for a bit, and then cried in my car.  I can't believe my baby girl is already in preschool.  I will miss our one on one time together, but love seeing her flourish in school.  She is our little social bug and loves school days.

After school Daddy and I picked her up and took her to a special lunch just the 3 of us.  We then went home and did a little photo shoot in the leaves.

October 22 & 24, 2013

Dress Up

Lately Ava has really enjoyed dress up. She only has one dress up outfit at home but she always puts it on and either does a little ballet show or just wears it around the house.  She also really loves doing fashion shows.

 They had dress up day at dance class a few weeks ago and she borrow her friend Emmery's Cinderella dress.  All of the girls has so much fun dancing as princesses.

 The next day we went over to our friend's house for a tea party.  The girls dressed up- Ava as Minnie Mouse & Emmery as Snow White.

 

 

They were pretty excited to drink "tea" (apple juice) from real tea cups, have pancakes, muffins, fruit and chocolate covered rice crispy treats.

 

 She was so careful with her tea cup.  Such a fun morning with our friends.

October 14 & 15

Another day at the Patch

My parents were in Hawaii for 10 days, so when they got home my sister & Leyton came to town and we all headed to the pumpkin patch.

Ava was so excited to see them!

She has been doing this very silly smile lately

I LOVE this face!

The kids were all very excited to see the bunny.

Cousin love…I love that Andrew & Leyton are holding hands.

Checking out all of the pumpkins.

There's that funny smile again…but she's still such a cutie!

10.11.13- Andrew 6, Ava 3, Leyton almost 2