our pumpkin patch hopes were dashed

We'd been looking forward to going to the pumpkin patch for weeks, and when we went (October 29th, mind you), it had closed 2 days prior!  I nearly cried and Bekah DID cry.  A pitiful little pout and big tears. Luckily, we were still able to enjoy the farm and even got to bring 2 cute little (1/2 priced) pumpkins home with us.  It was a fun day with Daddy and Pops and Mimi. 

We also had Trunk or Treat at church that night, which was tons of fun.  We parked our cars trunk side out, decorated the trunks, had candy, and the neighborhood kids came.  There were TONS of cars and it was lots of fun. 

 Beks went with her Ariel costume. 

 Here she is with Amanda and Elena, 2 of our youth group girls.  They had fun dancing in the grass.

 Here she is with little Brooklyn, her church friend.  They had fun dancing and spinning and playing together. 

 Happy Birthday, Curtis!  I am so incredibly lucky to have such a husband.  Love you, babe! 

 No sooner had I finished cleaning the house from top to bottom (6+ months pregnant and, MAN, am I sore tonight!), when she took everything apart.  Of course!  At least it's clean underneath. :) 

beautiful fall day and craft

So, this is not the fall craft.  This is a wonderfully thoughtful pastor appreciation gift from our church.  A gift card for each month of the year to eat out.  We are excited to go on lots of dates!!

 You can't see it real well, but Bekah has smothered chocolate from her snack size kit kat all over her face.  All over. I didn't know a snack sized candy bar could make such a mess. 

And now (wait for it....) the fall craft.  Got the idea on pinterest (yes, I do actually use the ideas sometimes!). We went outside to collect leaves and then glued them onto a cardboard wreath base I cut out.  She got to use glitter on the leaves, too, which was the highlight for Bek. Turned out pretty cute.

Oh, and this right here (bottom), is her "prettiest" princess smile.  FYI.

Looks like Bekah is going to get her wish...a sister!

Just last night at church she told a few ladies that she wants a sister because if it's a brother, she'll burst into tears.  Crisis averted!  :)  Now for a name...

A little of this, a little of that

Bekah's friend Maddy from church-they invited us to Jumping Jax, a really cool indoor place for kids with lots of things to climb on and slide down.  Bekah LOVED it. 

She, of course, wanted to slide on her back with her head first.  Such a daredevil. 

The various stages of Curtis' beard coming off.  So funny.  My favorite is the ridiculous last one. 

the marathon

early morning arrival at Crown Center

Waiting at the finish line...go Daddy! 

Crossing the finish line. 

Yay, Curtis!!  I'm so proud of you.

With Jay and Kelly Wilson. 

apple pie misfortune

My beautiful apple pie, ready to go in the oven, with an "L" on top for Lillie.

Literally less than one minute later, on the way to the oven.  So sad.