When I grow up...

This morning while talking with Frances she said that she wants to be a doctor when she grows up. We talked about what kind of doctor and she said a "belly" doctor (that would be like my OB/GYN). I told her that she would be a very smart doctor and her response was "Yeah, and real nice and I will be careful with babies." It was just so sweet to hear how she said it but also the first time I have really thought about her growing up that much. Sounds crazy but I realize it will happen in a flash. For today I will focus on enjoying everything about her being an almost 4 year old!

fall fun

This evening I was watching a friends little girl. Our girls had a great time playing outside in the leaves I quickly raked up for them. There are still many many leaves on the tree but I was able to make a nice pile for them. It was such a nice evening for Nov. 1st. It was 72 today! We were able to eat our supper outside without sweatshirts! Then after supper, the girls (all three) took baths, we read books and all three were in bed and asleep by 830! Wohoo!

Future in songwriting?

Frances created this song during her school party while creating this craft. She loves to sing this song over and over now!

Halloween!!!!!!!!!!!!

Frances was really tired from all the festivities....wait, this was before they even started!

She woke up around 6 this morning (very early for her) and then we were in the car around 3 so she actually took a nap! I did not drive with her laying this way. She did that once I got home and parked.

We had the opportunity to dress up both yesterday and today. Yesterday Delaney was a cow. Frances was a cheetah both days.

I had a lot of fun painting her face tonight. I am quite pleased with how it turned out. The outfit was something my sister sent us this summer. It looks homemade and it fits just perfect. She got many compliments throughout the evening. Delaney was a ladybug, however, she slept the entire time in the stroller.

We enjoyed the beautiful and warm evening with a couple of other friends. It was a great Halloween!!!!!!!!

School party!

I was the lucky parent that got to coordinate the preschool Fall party. I am sure it is the first of many. It was fun for all and pretty easy.

The kids played toss the bean bag into the pumpkin. They also played pass the pumpkin (like hot potatoe) and then they each got to decorate a pumpkin when they got out. There was a craft and then a snack:)

This weekend we carved our pumpkins. Frances wasn't so keen on the cleaning out process at first...

But it got better:)

Then came the hard part...letting daddy have some fun! (and he did)

When the carving was finished Frances had to put on her pj's. This is her expression when coming into the dark garage and seeing the candles burning in her pumpkins.

The proud owner of the fanciest pumpkins I have ever been a part of.


And the final result........................

One of my favorite images in motherhood!