Trick or Treat!

My little butterfly enjoyed her first Halloween and getting to meet lots of our neighbors.



And also, there was candy. She liked that, too.



Candy makes me feel funny.



BUT I LIKE IT!



Happy Halloween everyone!

Pumpkin Patch 2009

Years ago, a group of friends and I started a tradition of going to the pumpkin patch with their kids every October. I was the Official Photographer of adorable kid antics, and acted as Assistant Child Wrangler as needed. Our group has grown every year - back then there were only two kids. This year we had seven. Next year if we add another, they'll have us outnumbered two to one. I'm just saying - this could get dangerous if they decide to conspire against us.

Preschool is Ellie-Approved

Preschool is a HUGE hit! A couple of teary mornings the first week and then it was smooth sailing from there on. This morning since it was about to rain, the kids were in the morning drop-off room reading a book instead of on the playground, and Ellie could only manage a half-hug for me before running to join the circle for storytime! She has been so busy that this week she's started actually sleeping during nap time instead of just resting. Her teacher is French, and is teaching the kids something in French each week. This week they learned hello, goodbye, please and thank you. Next week a TCU student will start coming weekly to teach them Spanish, so I'm sure she's going to be thoroughly confused, or is about to become a linguistic prodigy - only time will tell.

We had a great playdate with Calvin and his mommy Tobyn their first week home from Ethiopia! Cal is so handsome and such a happy little guy! He and Ellie had both gotten shots at their doctor appointments that morning, so they enjoyed some well-deserved ice cream and hit the playground. Cal tackled the playground like an old pro, even going on the "too big" slide when we couldn't convince Ellie to go. I think Tobyn and Matt are going to have their hands full keeping up with that little ball of energy! We're glad to have Cal and his parents home to Texas safely, and can't wait to see him again!