Some fall photos...

We had a great weekend last weekend .... (this past weekend was our sick weekend)A visit from Nana & Poppy and then a hayride with our church buddies, and then cousins Madison and Macey's first birthday party! Emery & Frances had a big time at the twins 1st birthday....

sweet sisters at cake time

Happy Birthday Macey & Madison! Can't believe they are one already!

Tori, Jim, and Merrill about to go on a hayride

emery on the hayride all by herself....such a proud momma!

merrill getting her face painted

craft time

emery after trying her first powdered doughnut ever. And, no I haven't kept those from her. She just wouldn't try them!!! And, please note this outfit. A lovely cow & chicken smocked farm dress with a furry vest over it. My mom made this for my sister (not sure of the fabric choice even 20 years ago, sorry mom!) and of course that means emery is loving it!

merrill loving the doughnut on a string game

Emery is always so glad to be with Nana

face painting....

Sisters before church....I'm about to call a photographer....I'm sick of not being able to get a decent shot of either. And, then to add to it..... I can't get the lighting right!

Okay, so this necklace..... is now a staple with every outfit! I guess I should leave it alone. It says "Give thanks" And, I do want my girls to be very thankful for everything they/we have!

teenager pose

I can't believe that we are halfway through november!!! Thanksgiving is next week, and then onto Christmas! I absolutely love this time of year. I heard Emery arguing with a friend about who likes Christmas better.... me or her friend! Pick your battles Em....everyone can love this time of year!

And, in baby news.....I had to get some prenatal vitamins the other day. 100 count to be exact. And, guess what.... I don't even have 100 days left in this pregnancy! I tried to cut my toenails last night and it just hurt....let the fun times begin, right?

Hair

Isn't that a totally loaded title for a blog post???

So, Emery has been totally obsessed with her hair lately!! We've tried hot curlers (yes, I still own some!), sponge curlers, and even had a trim so we can grow her hair longer!! Of course, I've loved all of it. And, I can remember thinking I would never put those pink sponge curlers in my kid's hair, and here I am! I also said that about big bows! How's that for having to eat my words? just a shot of the girls before a date with daddy. Emery picked her outfit!

sponge curler shot with the jealous sister....maybe someday merrill!

wondering when her hair will grow?

end result of hot curlers...

not sure where em saw this hairstyle.....pigtails, then kinda knotted up??? She loved it! A little too star wars for me!

my sweet girl!

merrill getting the mullet cut..... this was before the tears

getting the ever important trim

Halloween

We've carved pumpkins, done the parties and trick-or-treating and now its time to move on!!!Here's a few pictures from the Halloween festivities. Emery went as a butterfly and then Merrill was an indian. I think they had a great Halloween, but our whole house is coming down off the sugar high! Group shot of Emery's preschool class + another momma's hand and camera

Emery and I at the party (courtsey of Vivian, age 4)

Merrill saw one empty chair at the table and helped herself....

Em was excited we were there- the first holiday party where I felt wanted!!!!

Nothing sweeter than when they pray

CLOSE up of the butterfly

fuzzy close up of the indian singing

Emma Cate, Emery, and Tori at church's trunk or treat

sisters at trunk or treat

family shot

October

I can't believe that today is the last day of October..... This month has been so much fun!


We headed to the beach early in the month. But.....the night before we left my lovely parents and lovely husband, and lovely entire extended family had a surprise 30th birthday party for me! It was so great seeing all of my friends and family in the same room. And, I did suspect something, but I kept trying to dismiss it. I kept thinking it was SO conceited of me to think that the pretend birthday for my aunt might be for me!!! I am not crazy about being 30, but I sure did feel special this birthday!!! Of course, I have NO pictures from that night!


We had a great time at the beach. October is a great month to go. Although, this time it was really hot! I've posted way to many pictures.... And, some of them I was wondering why I even thought they were blog worthy. I actually write down the picture numbers on a piece of paper and it makes uploading them so much faster! I wrote the numbers down a few weeks ago. Who knows what I was thinking then???

And, I wanted to clarify on the baby's sex..... A few have asked me if we looked in the envelope that said boy or gil. And, here's the answer- NO!!! The envelope is now locked in Jim's safe. Only he has a key. (that sounds so dramatic, doesn't it!) Neither of us have looked or even feel tempted to! So, didn't want anyone to think that we knew and weren't telling. I think things like that are so silly!!!

And, finally Halloween. I'll post pictures after I get a few more tonight. I'm always glad when November 1st is here. It means Thanksgiving and Christmas are on their way. And, not to mention that tonight will be the 4th time the girls get dressed up!!

Emery looking so old!

Jim's favorite part of the week....a golf cart!

Ready for a ride with aunt Laura and Bacon. Please notice how Jim is strapping in Emery. Thank goodness for Mr. Safety!!

Helping Aunt Laura watch Bacon while he's playing in the front yard

close up of merrill

studious uncle bud

the girls played so well together at the beach

attempt at a family photo

2nd attempt at a family shot

redneck baby- checkout that diapering job!

first time in a bikini- couldn't keep the bottoms up!

Daddy and the girls

I'll probably get in trouble for posting this one.... But, Jim has been so great lately! Not that he normally isn't!! Ha! He totally spoiled me on and around my birthday as well as working so hard around our house lately. Not sure when the man has gotten a break!!Thank you Daddy/Jim!!

sweet sisters on a VERY ugly couch after nap. We kept laughing at how bad these couches looked. The decor everywhere else was fine except here!!!

not so sweet little sister- she started kicking!

I loved that they got to wear their summer outfits another time!

em with aunt laura

getting too dark for anymore pictures....

diet coke stealer....

Thanks Kiki and Pop for a great trip!!!