Pumpkin Patch

 October means a lot of things to a lot of people, but today it meant that it was time to take a field trip to the pumpkin patch.  I was looking forward to meeting the parents of Lily's classmates and Lily was looking forward to riding in the same car as her new friend, Lila...

Lily fed the chickens...

and we all gathered around to watch the pig races...

Jimmy Dean won 2 of the 3 races...

Lily's class...

Doing what we came for, picking a pumpkin...

Today was Lily's first official school field trip and I was so happy to be a part of it.

Job Support

It's good to know that in a field dominated mostly by men...

they support a cause that mostly affects women.

Teddy Bear Night

The local public library has recently become my best friend.  I enjoy going to check out books and I am hoping to get the girls just as excited about books as I am.  That's where nights such as "Teddy Bear Night" come into play.  

Tonight was an evening to bring your kids dressed in their favorite pajamas along with their favorite stuffed bear...  

There were many bear books to be read...

There were funny bear songs to be sung...

and plenty of bear crafts to be made...

These bear crafts were soon turned into bear masks...

and the teddy bear parade around the library began (I'm sure the people studying appreciated the added noise)...

This masked bear even got into the spirit by wearing his Bears shirt...

Teddy Bear night was a success...

and now the girls can't wait to go back to the library again.

Sneak Peek

The girls received their Halloween costumes today and I thought I would give you a sneak peek...

We have Jessie, the rootin-tootinest cowgirl...

and a sweet little Alice...

If only October 31 would get here soon!

Heaven on a Plate

Ever had red velvet pancakes before??

Ever had red velvet pancakes topped with whipped cream cheese and maple and pecan syrup??

Let me tell you, they are a little slice of Heaven served on a plate...  

Made with love by my husband.

Daddy's Little Helpers

As Joe made dinner tonight, he had a little help...

While he stood by the sink slicing strawberries...

Lily got prepared as sous chef by putting on her apron and "chef hat"...

Sophia taste tested the strawberries...

Joe barbecued (or as it is called in the south, "grilled") steaks...

Once the girls were happy with all of the preparations, we sat down to eat their fabulous dinner...

To top off this meal, we got the chance to eat out on the back patio.  Something I don't think we have done the entire time we have lived here.