October in a Nutshell

As you will see from this long post, we have kept with tradition and October remains one of our busiest months of the year.  We've had a fun month with these little witches running around.

Nonnie has these little hats at her house and the girls have started putting them on right when they walk in the door.  It is funny to watch them play around in them.

She had to get another grocery cart for her house.  The girls battled over the one, with Abby usually coming out the winner.

Abby talks to Wicky the Witch.  She has quite the imagination and enjoys pretend play.

A few weekends ago, we took part in our neghborhood garage sale.  I finally parted with my beloved tiger chair.  It was the first thing I bought when I got my apartment after college.  Brent had repaired it many times and we didn't have a good spot for it anymore.  I wasn't crazy about the lady that bought it, but I got this last picture of it and let it go. 

After the sale, the girls took some of the money they earned from selling some baby toys and bought a new doll stoller and 2 new tiny dolls.

Of course, we had to browse on the Disney aisle and GiGi got Christmas and birthday ideas.

The girls test drove a Barbie jeep.  It is on their wish list for Santa.

GiGi and PawPaw were here for the weekend and did a fantastic job entertaining while we ran the garage sale.

"Swing me, swing me!"

Two weekends ago, we did our first fundraiser walk for NAMI(National Association for Mental Illness).  It was in the Fort Worth Botanical Gardens. 

 Caroline had the best time playing in these rocks while Nonnie got our team registered.

 It was a gorgeous day!

 This past weekend, Brent and I took the girls to a TCU tailgate.  Some of his grad school friends had a mini reunion.  We figured the girls were too young for the game, but we had a fun time seeing old friends before the game.

 We parked at the Roberts' house and walked to the tailgate.  They have a 7 year old daughter who loved entertaining our girls.  It was nice.

 Abby loved the extra attention from the older kids.  In this pic, they are feeding her nacho chips.

 Playing with the beanbags.

 Abby entertains her audience.

 Brent and his buddies.

 Caroline takes a turn entertaining.

 Serious Kid Conversation

 Caroline sat in our wagon forever and took everything in and out of our bag.

 Abby tells Travis about her acorns.  She is obsessed with them and hunts for them everywhere we go.  She likes green ones "without hats."

 Saturday night we celebrated Little Bubba's birthday.  I can't believe my little brother is 30!!!

 Helping with Presents

 Our weekend ended with Pumpkim Fest at Abby's school.  Daddy carves our pumpkin.

 Pic with the Scarecrow

 Our finished product-The sun is in Abby's eyes.  Whoops.

 Big smiles looking at the animals-Abby liked looking at the animals but opted not to pet them.

 Bounce House Fun

 Nonnie brought Caroline after we finished our pumpkin.

 Eating a snack-Abby points to the green M&M she wants off her cookie.

 She licked that cookie until she got the green M&M out.

 Little Miss Caroline and Daddy head to the petting zoo.

 She was not afraid of the animals one bit and we were glad she had no allergic reaction.

 This baby goat nibbled on her tutu.

Hall's Pumpkin Patch

With our calendar filling up and all the talk of a pumpkin shortage, I thought we would hit the pumpkin patch early this year.  Nonnie and I took the girls Wednesday and it was really nice and much less crowded.  The girls had a ball running around.

Farmer Abby drives her tractor.

 Caroline also managed to sit on one for a minute.

 And they're off!

 "Hmm . .which pumpkin is small enough for me to pick up?"

 Up, up, up . . .

  . . whee!

 Wagon Ride

 Big Sis used all her might to pull Caroline.

Of course, Caroline has to give it a try.

 Playing in the haystack house

 Picking out the Perfect Pumpkin

Abby would pick up a pumpkin and then just throw it down, saying, "This is heavy!"  

  Nonnie had to push the tractor the second time around.

 We gave this pumpkin patch an A+!    We ended up bringing home a big pumpkin and both girls picked out a baby pumpkin.

Oktoberfest Revisited

Last year, we had a super time at Southlake's Oktoberfest, so we thought we'd go again.  Wow! I don't know what happened, but sometime between last year and this year, someone decided to make it a very serious event.  The weiner dog parade and races were delayed 45 minutes.  This is what is so hysterical to see.  Needless to say, we did not make it to the races with two toddlers waiting in their little red wagon.

 The girls check out a fire weiner dog in his firetruck.

 The girls pose with Horned Frog weiner dogs.

 We got there a little early to get a front row spot.

 The girls were restless, so after a very official weiner dog judge announced there would be a delay, Brent and I took the girls to walk around and look at booths.  Momo and Nonnie saved our spot.  Pops was out of town for work and missed all the weiner dog drama.

 I know, I know, we still have pacifiers!  I considered myself very lucky when Abby woke up one day this summer and decided she was potty trained, but I have had no such luck with giving up the precious paci.  We'll work on it.  I will say the paci is a lifesaver sometimes.

 A Little Witch with her Purse

 Caroline-"This way Mommy.  Keep up."

 These little Anderson girls were all over the place!

 Sad attempt at a family pic.  As you can see, it lacks a mom and check out Abby's hat.  Too funny!

 More weiner dogs!

 Momo helps Abby get settled.

 Back in the wagon.  More waiting and snacktime.

 The situation became comical when this serious group of men stood in a circle on the racetrack discussing something for about 15 minutes.

 Abby clapped for the first four dogs that come by in the parade.  Then, both girls started to melt down and it was warming up outside, so we headed for the house and the Aggie game.  Maybe we will catch you next year, weinerdogs.  On second thought, maybe not.

Sound the Alarm!

Ten 3 year olds coming through!  Last Monday, Abby and I visited the new Trophy Club Fire Station with her playgroup.  It just opened last month and the Fire Chief gave us the grand tour.  When we arrived, the kids were taking turns "driving" the firetruck.  Abby was too scared, but posed for a pic with me.

 The kids got to get in the back of the ambulance.  Abby was in her shy mode during this and wouldn't get in the pic without me.   It was hard to get all of our group in one picture.  I don't think it ever happened.

 Trying on her fire helmet

 Notice the purse.  Abby has started wearing this purse "just like Mommy does."

 Abby and some of her friends

 Exploring the firetruck that fights grassfires

 Abby pulled on the rope  in the workout room.

 The Chief hands out goodies to the kids.  He was very patient and nice!  We all had a good time and learned some interesting things.