Avery went right to work, cutting the net to let the branches down.
Proud moment, putting the star on top of the tree with a little help from dad.
The next morning, Ella was ready to start playing with all the pretty ornaments.
She remembered which ones make noise and even recalled the hippopotamus one was grampa's favorite!
It's Round 2 for Scream and the Purple Fairy Princess. Daddy was even able to scare a few teenagers while handing out candy in his gorilla mask and gloves.
Ella insisted on buying the pink pumpkin bucket and only recently were we able to put it away till next year.
Avery loves to scare people and be scared. Here he is playing dead.
This kid scared Avery silly, it was quite funny when he said, "Scream for me Scream!"
Avery ran into one of his preschool teacher in the neighborhood. She is responsible for teaching both my kids Spanish early on and to this day, they light up when they see her.
Enjoying some treats on the front porch. Getting tired right about now.
Love these 2 munchkins to pieces!
Avery's classmate, Roman, who lives up the street had a Halloween party for his 1st grade friends Saturday night. They had over the top decorations; most of which Avery had to see up close and personal.
The kids had such a good time - check out Avery holding his baby sister while they waited for the pinata. Yep, this photo has made the screen saver on Wade's and my phones.
Think she likes the laser gun, what do you think?
Princess and Anakin Skywalker
Avery was rockin' the Wii Dance (after the girls took a break of course)
Our favorite pumpkin patch, Ford's Farm, is up for sale so this year we had to find a new place to ring in Fall. A blessing in disguise, we headed to Hondo to the Corn Maize and had the best time ever!
Loved these signs they had for "Reserved Parking..." We each found one that fit us!
Ella bonded with the baby black goat even though we didn't have anything to feed it
Avery already in pretend mode - he's ready to be a farmer he said
Oh wow, she posed for this picture like we have never seen before! Hand on her hip and all!
Hanging on the hay bales
I love how Ella puts her arm around my neck and squeezes tight
Fun in the "kiddie" area
Ella spent a good amount of time on the swings with daddy
Our only attempt for a family photo.. Ella wanted to go BACK to the swings
And now for the corn maize. This has always been on my bucket list of things to do but night time with flashlights is more of what I've always envisioned. We ended up only going through half of it before breaking for snacks. It spelled "We will never forget" in the corn, very cool.
Avery took this picture of mom and dad! Maybe this means you'll be seeing more pics of Wade and I together!
The kids having a blast
My little "Children of the Corn"
An old fashion tractor pull; riding with Ella in an old oil barrel complete with 2x4 wooden seat... ouch!
CORN POPPER, oh ya!
Headed to the pumpkin patch to find the best one!
Our 2 jokesters... they are to peas in a pod when they get in their silly moods.
Ella wanted all the "baby ones." We bought 2 for Grandma Trish!
She struggled picking this one up but was so proud once she did. She likes to say, "Look at me, I'm strong!" Then Avery had to prove his strength too.
What a fantastic day... Happy Fall everyone!
Avery was recognized this morning for perfect attendence for the 1st 9 weeks of school. His new teacher Mrs. Morris and the principal gave him his certificate and ribbon. Although the achievement was small, the reinforcement was just what Avery needed this year from his teacher and us. (Due to overcrowding, Avery was one of 22 kids moved to a new class after the 2nd week of school. Let's just say the transition was tough but we are coming around slowly but surely.) Celebrate the small victories of today!
