A week filled with Halloween!

This year Ella Grace was a pink piggie for Halloween. I was a little nervous, thinking she probably wouldn't keep the headpiece on, but she was a total champ. The festivities started on Wednesday at our playgroup. As soon as we walked into the house, Ella Grace froze. I wonder what all the kids were thinking. My friend Carrie said she thought all the babies probably were thinking all their stuffed animals had come to life! HA! The party activities continued into Friday in music class. Our Music room is surrounded with mirrors. The kids couldn't stayed away from those mirrors in their costumes! Finally we ended our week of Halloween dress-up at our home Halloween evening. We had Ella Grace's friends over for some yummy chili and organized chaos. I stayed at the house to pass out candy while the gang ventured out for a little trick-or-treating. Brian said Ella Grace did great, she wanted to walk, but made sure Daddy wasn't far from her side. After the group got home and enjoyed some chili, Ella Grace had her first lollipop. Enough said...she was hooked!

Annual pumpkin carving date!

Ella Grace loves her special time she gets to spend with Daddy carving her Ell-a-lantern each Halloween. Check out the before and after pics!

Fall Fun (in 80 degree weather!!)

It's hard to believe it's almost November! Ella Grace has really enjoyed our trips to the pumpkin patch and corn maize. We have had beautiful sunshine the last couple of weekends, so we decided to to venture out to find the perfect pumpkins and fall-time fun. We started our adventures at the corn maize. Lots of fun!!! Ella Grace loved riding the little tractor and picking out a baby pumpkin for her soon-to-be new little brother! Last weekend we tried out the pumpkin patch, we enjoyed a hayride, petting zoo, and special time with our buddies the Shearers!

Happy 40th wedding anniversary Nana and Papa!

Last month was Brian's parents 40th wedding anniversary. What an amazing accomplishment! Our family and Brian's sister's family surprised Nana and Papa with an evening booze cruise on Lake Norman with all their favorite people! Ella Grace had a fabulous time and was a hit out on the dance floor. She loved twirling around to the music and of course eating cake!

Festival in the Park

Today we enjoyed venturing to The Festival in the Park. It was hot, but Ella Grace had a great time. This was her first time riding any rides. I was nervous she wouldn't enjoy herself, but she even hopped on the little train all by herself! Her favorite part of the day was definitely the home-made lemonade.

Sunset Beach - 2010

We celebrated the end of summer at the beach with Ella Grace's Godparents - the Schwartz's. A wonderful time was had by all. Ella Grace loved feeding the seagulls!

Last dog-days of summer....

Today we went to one of the best kept secrets in Charlotte...and its right across the street from our neighborhood! Ella Grace had a blast. For the 1st half hour we had the spray park to ourselves, after that a few more kids joined us, I think Ella Grace had just as much fun watching them play as she did playing in the water.