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Tuesday, November 2, 2010

Halloween 2010

This year was a great Halloween.  The weather was amazing (mid-80s... probably upper 70s during trick or treat time).  A nice little Sunday, Chad did lawn work, washed his car, I made appetizers (brushetta... can you believe some of the neighbors never had it before?), then around 5:00 got the kids dressed up.  I learned that trick or treating here didn't really start to pick up until 6:45 or so, maybe because daylight savings is later.  Big B and I took a stroll with Vivian, then dropped her off with Chad to finish.  He was so, so excited. 
The Bounce House we rented with the neighbors... what a great way to entertain the kids!  Some of the moms had also put together games, like the three-legged race, bobbing for apples, etc.
Our little BumbleBee
The only full body view of Miss Vivian with the antennas an all.  She wasn't into keeping those on.
Instead she spent more time doing this... poor girl is having some major teething issues.  (On that note... girl is not sleeping well.  When all these teeth are done hurting my baby girl I will be so relieved)
Vampire Braden ringing the doorbell while BumbleBee Vivian looks on.
A quick stop on our stroll.  No, I wasn't giving BumbleBee any candy, but she was content playing with them.
The handsome Vampire. 
 I had vampire teeth for him, but of course put them somewhere so the kids wouldn't get into them beforehand, and then couldn't remember where.  I just found them this morning.
Vampire Braden with his BFF, Dolphin Mallory.  She's 5 and she lives next door... and Braden wants to hang out with her all. the. time.
All the neighbor kids!  Braden is really enjoying this family/kid friendly area, and so are we!  And the older girls are 12, and they love, love, love to take care of Vivian.  So fun!

Monday, November 1, 2010

The Oil Ranch

This past Saturday we were able to finally get away to a pumpkin patch.  It's probably a good thing we waited, while it was still in the 80s, it was better than trying this out when it was in the 90s!  The place was about 45 minutes from the house, reasonably priced and included all the activities.  Braden had a blast, and since we didn't have to fight mass crowds, Miss Vivian got a chance to roam around too!  I'll let the pictures do the talking.
Right from the start, Big Brother is showing his Little Sister what it's all about.
Smiley little lady... so happy when she doesn't have to be cooped up in the stroller! (Here you can really see how long her hair is getting!)
Looking at him like this... just makes me smile.
Poor kids... it's over 80 outside and I have them in long sleeves because that's the Halloween gear I had for them.
Already tired... sat down to take a rest.  And she's "talking" to me here, from her tone, I'd say it was pretty important!
I love pictures of them together...
I even got out from behind the camera...
What is this kind of event without a pony ride (or three!)
Viv's first ride!
While Braden is in the bouncy house... Miss Vivian and I explore
This may be one of my favorite pictures ever... it captures her absolute joy as she giggles!
Dad took her in for her first petting zoo experience!  She loved it.  Better him than me... anyone remember this?
Dad with his two little people.  
One of these days we'll try and get more pictures with all four of us!
Great time at the Oil Ranch!