Since I was out of town, JKK got to chaperone Syd's very first field trip! She got to ride a bus to the pumpkin patch! This is her class bestie, Taylor. She's always commenting how Taylor isn't a good minder. Doh!
Oh jeez. Fall break also brought a little automobile accident. This was my very first car accident that was my fault (I was involved in another accident in college, but it wasn't my fault). It was super scary and the girls were with me. Thankfully, no one was hurt, but it shook us all up a lot.
We had to drive to OKC that afternoon with Nana (she had a dr appt and we tagged along for a fall break adventure), and everyone was super jumpy. Millie kept asking if we were going to get in another wreck. I feel terrible about it all.
Mommy needed extra relaxation
Uncle Bill, aka Ice Cream Bill, came to hang out with us for a bit!
The girls love playing with Sawyer <3
It was the first cold weekend and we had to break out our winter clothes. I kept doing double-takes with Syd. This is so unlike her! Jeans and a shirt?! I've never seen this. In the past, she's always preferred dresses and leggings. Crazy. She looks so much older to me.
Despite the wreck the day before, we had a wonderful time with Nana. It was fun to get away for a day!
Of course we stopped by Mimi and Pa's on the way home. Dina's doggie was visiting for the weekend, which the girls loved!
Video: Syd in Ballet Class The next day, Syd had her first ballet class! I guess she technically was in a dance class two years ago, but she doesn't really remember it and she was too young. This time, she's serious about it. This video is just about the cutest thing I've ever seen!
Tea Party at a local coffee shop to help support a friend who is trying to get these kinds of events started. I had low expectations, but the girls LOVED it! They got to dress up and have a real tea party with their dolls. And they got to add as much sugar as they wanted to their tea. Pretty special.
Post photography session beers and ice cream...and jenga on the porch! Video: Jenga!
Our annual Amber Lanning pics turned out pretty cute, if I do say so....we took our old Rat Rod for the fun of it!
flashback fun: me and my bro
Millie art: I am dance
Piddy art: Pete the cat is our favorite!
"I like to go to the park"
Another glorious fall weekend spent at the pumpkin patch - this one had super fun corn mazes, pumpkin cannons, and a playground. heaven. Video: on the way back from pumpkin patch - silliness!
Technology is definitely a part of our everyday lives in 2018. There are so many good learning apps, but JKK and Syd love to swap Candy Crush secrets the most. ;)
Milestone alert: Syd can hula hoop! And Millie has mastered it around her neck :) Video: hula hoop stars
I wondered when it would happen: Syd finally asked us to come eat lunch with her!
I love these kiddos!
Time for the Fall Carnival at the school!! Syd is an L.O.L. doll (see pic below) and Millie is Cleopatra, aka Egyptian Princess. I love their costumes this year!
LOL doll is about 2 inches high and very popular right now - you can change their clothes and accessories. The girls are hoping for an LOL dollhouse for christmas!
I signed up to work a few booth slots, so JKK was in charge of the girlies. Millie immediately ran off with her friends, so it was just daddy and piddy. I caught this pic of her while I was working the fishing booth!
It was a lovely night for a carnival. I was stuck working the hayride for a bit, so JKK hopped on with Syd. Good job, daddy-o!
Since the weather was practically perfect, Amanda and I took the kids on a little adventure to Eureka Springs! We ate lunch downtown...
Since it was such nice weather, the next day Millie and Bradley set up a little lemonade and macaron booth. Bradley loves to bake, and he makes quite a bit of cash from these magical little cookies!
Who is this guy on the pink scooter buying up all the cookies?!
I think it turned out great! Meow!
Fall field trip with Millie's 2nd grade class to War Eagle Cavern!
Yes, we were just there two days prior, but she didn't care. It was a glorious fall day and we had a great time! We saw a live bat in the cave (and lots of bat poop); we also got to gem pan, go on a nature hike, and have a picnic lunch. Perfect. This age is so easy.
Flashback to 2014 - one of my favorites, Lambie and Doc McStuffins!
The night of Halloween, it was pouring rain, but that didn't stop the Fab Four from getting out there!
wet hair, don't care
We only made it around the block because we were wet and cold, but they still raked it in!
Syd's favorite part was manning the door. She had the best time handing out candy all on her own!
And guess who has the coolest mom ever?? October is so full of events and just exhausting. The day after halloween, I let the girls play hooky! We lounged all morning and then went to a movie in the afternoon. It was what we all needed, and I loved my time with them. I miss them since they are at school so much. And on the weekends, they often leave us to go play at neighbors houses. It all feels like it's flying by at this point! I'm trying to focus on being present and living in the moment when we do have them home with us. We love you girls...I hope you know how much!
Update: fall school pics are in! Gorgeous smile, Pid!
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