Our Little Cupcake and Sweet Caroline

Tuesday, November 2, 2010

Presenting . . .

. . Minnie Mouse! We had issues with Abby's costume for her fall carnival at school. I did not want her to wear her Halloween safari outfit because I was afraid she would take off the hat, which was the main part of her costume. She also could not take her other big accessory, her monkey, Caroline. So that left us trying out every princess, fairy and character costume in town. Abby quickly decided she would not wear wings, hats, headbands, etc . . Thankfully, Ruth had loaned us Betsy's Minnie costume. She happily wore it with homemade ears I attached to one of her old bows. Whew!

Minnie and her Boyfriend

In her classroom

Two Minnies

Little Witches in My Kitchen

Abby and Caroline had fun wearing these witches hats this month.

Abby is always into showing Caroline everything her new contraptions can do.

Halloween

Caroline was a monkey for her first Halloween and Abby was a safari girl. We got this idea because Abby has a safari hat that she has worn for months when she plays safari with Nonnie and Pops. Abby has surprises for us all the time. On Halloween, her surprise was that she was not going to wear this hat that she has loved since this summer. Here are some pics of our little monkey. Abby would not pose before the festivities began.

Before trick or treating, we went to a Trophy Club playgroup party at our neighborhood park. Caroline changed into her Halloween outfit, as it was warm. Here she is with her friend, Charlie. He is in our playgroup.

Safari Girl chows down on a hotdog bun.

Trick or Treating

The monkey snoozes. It was a big night for her.

Daddy took Abby up to a few houses. She was pretty shy, but wanted to participate.

Our spirited little toddler was not going to wear her hat, but we got her to by telling her if she wanted to get some treats, she had to wear the whole costume. It worked!

Checking out her stash.

Monday, October 25, 2010

Pumpkin Fest

Abby's school had Pumpkin Fest yesterday afternoon. It was a fun family activity. Caroline stayed with Nonnie and Pops while Abby enjoyed some alone time with Mommy and Daddy. We took our own pumpkin to carve.

Abby helps Daddy.

Scooping out the seeds.

She was scared of the live scarecrow. I tried to get her to sit next to him, but this was as close as she got.

We talked about riding the pony for two days and Abby was very excited to try it. After waiting in a 15 minute line, Abby mounted the pony and decided this experience was not for her. The story does not end there. As we walked away, she stopped and said "Pony, shoot!" She was so exasperated and was motioning with her hands. It was sad. She wanted to ride it, but just couldn't muster up enough courage. Maybe next year!

Bubba's Birthday

Abby's Uncle Bubba had a birthday yesterday. As you can see in this picture, Abby really got into the celebration. She is all about presents. Bubba had lots of help. I can't wait to see her in a few weeks at her own birthday party.

Bubba got some nutcrakers for his house. Mom and I wanted him to have some Christmas decor. Abby loved these.

"I'll take that cupcake right there."

"Creamy and cupcakes, my fav."

Friday, October 15, 2010

Can't Wait for Frosted Flakes!

Caroline tried her first cereal this week. Although it is not as tasty as the cereal Abby eats, she did quite well after a few feedings. She still wakes up around 4 most mornings, so I'm hoping cereal will help to eliminate that feeding.

She smiled and laughed so much the first couple of meals, not much of the cereal was actually swallowed.

Check out these blue eyes!

Dragon Fever

We went to my cousin's football game last night. He plays on the JV team for Southlake. We made it through the whole first half. Go Andersons! Abby meets the mascot. She acted a little fightened but wanted to see him throughout the game.