Fall Festival

Noelle and Leah attended the Sunshine School's Fall Festival (Parents as Teachers program) this past Saturday morning. They had fun. Noelle played games and went in the bouncy-bouncy and Leah just watched all the kids. Actually, Leah is still trying to figure out why Mama is making her wear the ridiculous costume... but it was a big hit. Our little lamb and little bo beep were adorable!

Halloween Party

Noelle, Leah and Cousin Elizabeth were invited to a Halloween Party on Saturday night. Lana's brother and sister-in-law threw a great bash. There was a camp fire (ie. where the cavemen hung out), lots of great food (Aunt Lana's brownie eyeballs were Noelle's favorite), hay ride, games, and so much more fun. We got pictures of JoJo (Bella) and Tristen with Elizabeth. It was a blast!

Boo!

Mama had to get a picture of baby Leah playing. The outfit was a gift from a coworker of Doug's and it is the cutest outfit. I just love how her name is spelled out on the butt of the outfit. However, Leah was in no mood to have her butt photographed.

Picking some pumpkins!

Noelle and Leah went to the pumpkin patch today to go on a hayride, walk through a pumpkin maze and go out in the field to find some pumpkins. They tried to convince us to take the big one home in the first picture, but Daddy's back would never make it. So Noelle found some medium sized ones and the little ones that she got just for baby Leah in the bottom picture. Even Leah was facinated with the little orange chew toys!

Razorback cheering section!

We all went to see the Razorbacks play Auburn on the 13th. Noelle and Elizabeth were all dressed up in their Pink Razorback attire. Even they gave up in the 4th quarter to play in the inside club with Mimi and Papa.

Elizabeth turned the big 7!

Elizabeth and Noelle iced and decorated the birthday cake all by themselves (can't you tell?)! It was the crunchiest cake I ever had... but good. Of course, we had cream cheese frosting and lots of sprinkles on the top (ie. why it was so crunchy). Elizabeth got so much Hannah Montana and High School Musical presents... we are so happy she had such a wonderful birthday!

Nana and Noelle

Noelle's Nana (Nanny Erin) and her pose with the pumpkins they decorated. If you are at our house, Noelle will eventually take you outside and show you her creations. She is so very proud.

Happy Birthday Grandpa Ray!

Grandpa's darlings pose with him to sing Happy Birthday and blow out the big 63 candle. However, Bella beat them all to the punch and could not wait so she made a wish for Grandpa and blew out his candles!
Leah also took the time to pose with a picture with Cousin Bella... isn't this a sweet pic. Thanks Aunt Lana for remembering your camera that night!

Sliding on a Sunday Afternoon!

Noelle had so much fun sliding at the park. She is such a big girl now and can go down all the slides (even the big squiggy ones... as she calls it). It is so nice that Mama does not have to go with her anymore, I can just wait at the end of the slide and catch her. All I see now is the happy adorable face coming towards me like the picture.
While we were at the park, we spotted this ghetto ice cream van. I am all for being an entreprenuer, but would you let your kid buy ice cream from this van?

Gooooo Nanabacks!

Noelle went to her first Razorback game. We braved it with her... we choose a boring game like North Texas so in case she started acting her age, we could leave anytime :)! She had a great time! Woo Pig Sooie!

Our future soccer stars!

Noelle came to visit Elizabeth at her big girls soccer practice. Coach Uncle Steve gave her a jersey and was unofficially proclaimed the team mascot of the "The Stars". We just need her to stop saying "Fire the Coach"!

Let me show you how to Power Shop, Mama!

Noelle loves to sit in the grocery cart but she insisted last time to push the cart and help me shop. At least it kept her little hands busy from shop lifting things off the shelves... yes, our little one has curious hands and does not get the concept of pay before you leave!

Happy Birthday Mema!

We celebrated a very, very special birthday last week with Noelle and Leah's Great Mema... she was the wonderful age of 90. We love Mema so much and are so blessed that Noelle and Leah can be with her on this special occasion. Happy Birthday Mema! We Love you!

What an exhausting weekend!

After a long exhausting weekend, Leah watches a little TV before bed to relax. Since a few weeks old, she has been facinated with TV. First it was American Idol, now it is Mickey Mouse. I know this isn't good mothering, but when Noelle watches it, you cannot keep Leah's head from cranking around to watch too! So, we give in!

Noelle loves Mickey too! She has started saying "Mihhey Mouse, me go there now"... meaning, to I want to go to Disney World... NOW!

Labor Day at the Lake

Noelle, Leah and Elizabeth spent their labor day at the Beaver Pool on the Pontoon. Uncle Steve and Aunt Keri joined us for some sun and relaxation. Of course, we had to grill hot dogs for the kids and play in the water. Even Leah got some action in the water. Noelle could not help herself as she uses Uncle Steve as a recliner!

Go Piggies! Beat Troy State!

Noelle and Leah were ready to cheer the hogs to victory Saturday. They were both sitting in the new Red Razorback rocking chair and shaking their pom-poms! Thanks to Grandma Judy, who bought their outfits, they are ready to "call those hogs"!

Washington Country Fair Time.... zzzzzz

Is it the excitement or the smell of the fresh country air?

It's county fair time!

Noelle and Leah went to the Washington County Fair and saw hop-hops (ie. Bunnies), goats, sheep, cows, and pigs. However, when it came time to get up close and personal with a calf, Noelle would not let go of Daddy for a minute. She got to ride the carousel with Daddy and Mama and ride the train with Grandma Judy. They had a blast!

Snaggle Tooth

Mama has been trying to get a picture with Leah's two bottom teeth for weeks. Finally we got one and love how she looks when she smiles... she looks like a cartoon baby! She has been teething a lot lately so we are expecting more to come through soon... however, we are enjoying the two she has right now!

Happy Birthday to Mimi!

We celebrated Mimi's birthday this weekend. We all went to Cock of the Walk on Saturday night and ate some yummy catfish, spicy coleslaw, and jalepeno cornbread! After dinner, we walked to their catfish pond and Noelle fed the ducks and Leah enjoyed the scenery.