Before the Snow

 

A couple weekends ago, we had some unseasonably warm weather, so we took advantage of one last day out in the yard.

 

It also marked the transition of "summer" toys to "winter" toys, so Sylvia took full advantage of double the toys...

 

 

Teeter-Totter with Sylvia, Violet, and Monkey

Arrrrrr!!!!! I am a crazy girl!

 

Arrrrr!  I am crazy like my big sister!!

 

 

I said "ARRRRRRRRR"

 

I'm a cutie!

 

Case #1 of winter and summer blending together...  Stuffed animals in snow sled

I said no more pictures!

 

Case #2 of winter and summer blending together... Stuffed animals in snow sled behind wagon with purple chairs with stuffed animals on top

Above contraption running over little sister... I think we are done playing

Time for a picnic on the front steps!

 

 

 

 After all this fun, the temperature dropped about 50 degrees over the next few days and our first measurable snowfall hit Woodbury.  Looking forward to playing outside in the white stuff!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Swinging in the rain

We just realized that we missed a post last Summer. 

 

Here are the girls enjoying some swimming / singing / playing in the rain!

 

Just think, we will be playing in the snow shortly!

Happy Halloween

Per normal, when the camera comes out, Sylvia turns into a completely different person.  Yesterday was Halloween and two minutes prior she was running around excited to get outside for trick or treating...

 

Picture time - not so much fun!

Violet on the other hand was just enjoying life.  Super Violet enjoyed climbing on the pumpkin - without falling down!

For whatever reason, Sylvia then decided to smile and we did get at least one good picture!

Super Violet in full costume... Her first treat was a pack of Play-doh.  (The measuring spoons were from home)

Trick or Treat at Mark and Terri's house... mmm more candy!

A couple more houses and we were done.  Each year we get more and more excited about Halloween, but when it comes to going up to doors, we are still slightly scared.  Maybe next year, Violet will take the charge!

Jamie's Birthday Cake

For Jamie's Birthday last weekend, Sylvia made a cake with Grandma and suprised Jamie on her birthday morning.  Her is Sylvia's story...

 

 

Fall Celbration

Even though the weather didn't cooperate this year, we were still able to prepare for the fall festivities and end of the day, things worked out OK.

Sylvia wanted to test out the pinata prior to our friends coming over and Violet watched on.

The pumpkin carving crew

 

Sylvia showing many of her "happy" faces throughout the night.

It's time for the pinata!!!

Everyone trying to get the shot of the pinata breaking.

Chili Time!

Kids upstairs, downstairs, and in the garage...

The older kids enjoyed a movie out in the garage while the parents talked smart and enjoyed a couple beverages in the basement.

We would of enjoyed spending time outside and sitting around the campfire, but the party still seemed to a success.  Until next year... Happy Halloween.

Copycat

This video is a month or so old, but we finally got it uploaded. 

Basically Violet is watching Jamie film her... she thinks the faces Mommy is making are funny, and then starts to mimic Jamie sticking out her tongue.

Enjoy!

Big Truck Day

Last weekend Grandpa and Grandma came down to Woodbury to spend some time with the girls.  While we didn't have any concrete plans for the day, we figured checking out the Big Truck Day at Central Park would be an interesting experience.

 

Sylvia of course had to take advantage of Grandpa's shoulders!

Violet was all smiles when sitting in the big tractor tire

Sylvia and Simba also enjoyed the seat.

While we hope there is some time prior to the snowfall, Violet was minuscule next to this snow plow.

The rest of the day was spent enjoying the beautiful fall day.  Thanks Grandpa and Grandma!