Ready for Fall!

We are so excited fall is here, even if the weather doesn't always cooperate. Fall is my favorite time of year - the changing leaves, cooler weather and upcoming holidays. We went to the Pumpkin Patch this past Sunday to pick out a few pumpkins. I'm not going to lie...I was a bit disappointed this year - the pumpkins weren't as big, some appeared to be bought from another farm, and the petting zoo was 1/2 empty. Regardless though we still had a great time, and Claire had fun. She talks about her pumpkins every day and we had to leave some inside the house so that she can see them all the time! Granny and Paw Paw met us at the patch and got some pumpkins as well. We usually have a pumpkin carving contest every year, which James and I take very seriously - ha! After the pumpkin patch, we headed to Granny & Paw Paw's house for lunch - yummy shrimp gumbo.

On our way....Claire better make room for the pumpkins!

Granny, Claire and Daddy are excited about the hay ride.

Granny finds the perfect pumpkin.

Paw Paw's pumpkin

Claire makes sure no one tries to take ours.

Claire loved the geese. She stayed here and watched them for at least 5 minutes! And Daddy loved the Llama....he tooks TONS of pictures of this guy.
This is not a great picture....but it's the only one I have with all 3 of us.Claire peeks through the hole the wrong way!
I'm not sure who's more excited about the big green tractor...Claire or Paw Paw?!

It was a fun time!!

Fun at home!

Here are a few pictures of Claire from this week!

Still loving Mrs. Potato Head's earrings.

We do a lot of reading in our house! Claire loves books!

2 Year Pics

Claire had her 2 year pictures taken last Saturday at Botanical Gardens and I'm so so so excited at how they turned out. Jenny with JennyMo Designs took them for us and we think she did a great job. Claire did really well too! Of course towards the end she started getting a little hot and tired, so the 2nd outfit didn't end up being in a lot of pictures.........but hey, just getting a few good ones with a 2 year old I think is great. Here's a little peek at some of my favorites:

Just playing...

Here are a few pictures of Claire playing last weekend with her bubble machine and some from tonight. She decided she wanted to put on Mrs. Potato Head's earrings and jump around like a big girl.......I think she looks a little too grown up! Hope everyone's having a great week and enjoying this fall weather!

War Eagle!

We are ready to cheer for our Auburn Tigers! War Eagle!

"Green", the name Claire gave her bear, is excited about the game too!

Happy Birthday Day!

We have had so much fun this week celebrating birthdays. Claire has enjoyed running around telling everyone Happy Birthday (even if it's not their birthday)...."Happy Birthday Mommy......Happy Birthday Daddy......Happy Birthday Daisy" Last Sunday, September 13th was Claire's 2 year birthday! Wow, I can't believe what a grown up little girl we have now. Friday we started off the celebration with a party at Claire's daycare. We brought tiny pink cupcakes for her class and everyone sang Happy Birthday. The only bad thing was that we arrived right when nap time was ending, and 1/2 of the kids were still sleeping. We waited until everyone woke up but they were still a little grumpy at first. However, that quickly changed when they saw the sweets and started eating! Sunday we had a small birthday party for Claire at our house. The rain held off so we were able to play outside.....we had a bubble machine, cars, chalk, slides......it was fun! Claire got a little confused/upset when we sang Happy Birthday to her.....I guess she didn't like everyone watching her, but once we finished she stood up and attempted to blow out her candles. She had fun opening up her gifts this year and thanks everyone for all their sweet birthday wishes. We love our family and friends!

Claire enjoying cupcakes with her class.

The sign hanging in her classroom...Claire has the only birthday in September!

Claire and her friends liked having visitors and wanted to show us everything.

Claire and Daddy anxiously await for the arrival of her party guests.

Brooks and Claire have fun playing together....hopefully next time Claire will do a little better with sharing her toys.

Bubbles, bubbles everywhere....we LOVE the new bubble machine.

Claire and Daddy

Brooks takes Claire's car for a ride.

It's time to sing....

Wow...what a big cake!

Happy Birthday to our sweet Claire. We love you so much!

Showing off her new gifts

So, after Claire's birthday on Sunday....we continued our "Happy Birthday Day" celebration to Thursday for Daisy's birthday. Our first child, Daisy Dog, celebrated her 5th birthday on the 17th. Claire dressed up for the occasion in her new birthday play clothes from her cousin Abigayle and we gave Daisy some doggy birthday treats and a stuffed animal. Happy Birthday Daisy!

Daisy enjoying her birthday treat after we sing. Yes of course we sang.

Claire helps Daisy open her gift.