Happy Halloween

Daniel's favorite cousin just turned one! It has been so fun to see them start to recognize and check each other out. We love baby Woosee (as Sam calls her)!

In preparation for Halloween we had "Dinner in a Pumpkin" Sunday night.

I taught preschool this morning and all the kids came dressed in their costumes. We had two Snow Whites, Luke Skywalker, Nemo, Spiderman and a frog.

I got Sam and Daniel dressed up in their costumes after dinner and we headed over to a neighborhood park for a trick-or-treat parade. (Sam wanted me to paint his face like a cat too).

Sam collected about six pieces of candy and then wanted to go to the park.

It got cold pretty quickly, so we headed home as soon as we were out of candy.

But not before getting a picture of Daniel and his little friend Aubrie. Cute little lions!

Autumn!

We have had a beautiful autumn this year and I hope it keeps up at least through Halloween! The boys and I took a bike ride to a nearby park to snap some pictures...

Our Family Home Evening that night was carving pumpkins...

We're ready! Bring on the candy!

Punkin Patch

The weather has been gorgeous, so this afternoon we headed to a pumpkin patch to buy our pumpkins.

This is as still as I could get the boys to sit for a picture.

Searching for the best pumpkin

They had lots of other fun things to do too. Sam loved jumping on the big pillow in the ground.

Playing in the corn

Riding the cows

Resting with Mom for a split second.

Heading home.

My Baby is One!

I know I always say this, but I cannot believe it has already been a year! Daniel is growing up way too fast. He is such a joy in our family...we just love having him around!

It was a gorgeous fall day. Perfect for a little birthday party. We had my sisters and their families and our friends, the Wilson's over for a little cake and ice cream.

Daniel absolutely LOVES goldfish crackers, so I thought it appropriate to decorate his cake like one. Don't ever try to take away his cracker cup...you'll have a force to reckon with!

We played outside while it was still light before heading inside to party.

Daniel grabbed a big chunk of his cake and dug in. He seemed a little unsure at first, but warmed right up to the delicious cake!

Big brother Sam helps open presents.

Happy Birthday to our sweet boy! We love you!