Happy Halloween!

Talk about a spooky halloween... I decided to get crafty and make Elsa's costume this year. Ahhh! I think it turned out good though. The hat was $7 on clearance. Then I made a matching cape, which didn't require much sewing and can go on over her jacket. Red turtleneck and sweatpants and we're done. Not sure if I saved any money by doing it myself, but it was a fun project.


(Added vines and bigger leaves to the hat - much better.)


Happy Halloween everyone! More photos to come tomorrow.

A baby, a wedding, and flying objects

Saturday we brought Elsa to her first wedding. She behaved amazingly well during the ceremony - no outbursts requiring us to make a quick exit. At the reception she crawled the halls of the hotel for so long, people swore she put on a couple miles. She wore holes through her tights, but oh well.

Elsa all dressed up at the church.


These photos pretty much sum up the dinner. Everyone duck!

Fall Family Outing #2

Today we went to Pinehaven, and it was everything everyone says it is. There was a lot to see and do. I know people who go every weekend, if that gives you any idea. Highly recommended.
We looked at the animals, saw the pumpkin cannon go off, rode bikes, and went on a tractor ride. It'll be fun to go back next year when Elsa can run around the place.

Elsa with a miniature horse.


In the pumpkin patch.


With mom on a giant tricycle.


Riding on dad's shoulders is always a big hit.

In other Elsa news, she's finally getting her molars. After I put her to bed tonight, she started screaming, "Mumma! Mumm-ahhhh!" I felt back there with some baby Orajel and sure enough, it felt like Legos were trying to push through her gums. Ouch.

Elsa is 14 months old today

And Happy Birthday Grandma Karen!
Yesterday we went to the local pumpkin patch. They had tons of places to take pictures of the kids, face painting, corn dogs and hot cider, tractor rides, etc. I've heard Pinehaven is even better, so we might have to go this weekend. Both are just a few miles from our house.
Elsa continues to love ECFE, even though it starts during her usual naptime. She gets through it pretty well and is becoming more adventurous. She also loves snack time - she's always asking for more. They have to end up hiding the tray of snacks from her!

Happy belated Wyoming Days

This fall we've been busy raking leaves, organizing the house, keeping it real. I found my camera, so there's lots of pics to share. Here's a couple from Wyoming Stagecoach Days on Sept. 30. Elsa had fun up at the fair, and later in the evening the adults had fun at the street dance. As you can see, we had the Gravitron to ourselves. Pictured in the background are our two accomplices. In the foreground is the carnie in charge of the ride, and unfortunately the music. Word!



A couple weekends ago it was unseasonably hot. Elsa enjoyed crawling around in the yard. She'd do it all day if you'd let her.


Last weekend was super cold, but she had a blast anyway. She's an outdoor kid all the way.



Rarr! Chewing on keys is fun.


Here's Elsa today, in a look I describe as New York Cabbie Chic.

Little Monkey

Hi all, it's been awhile. My camera is MIA, but I found one photo on my computer of Elsa in her monkey pj's. They were a gift from cousin Ani.

All is well here with the family and Elsa. She's saying new words everyday. Most recently: "More" and "Deer". The deer were right outside the window eating apples off our tree and she was mesmerized by them. She continues to enjoy her ECFE classes, and I really like them too. We've also been taking lots of walks to the park while we still can, before the really cold weather hits. She isn't walking yet, but she seems close. Napping has gone from 2/day to only 1, and for only 1 hour! Oh well, we had a good run while it lasted.
Last weekend we celebrated auntie Jenny's 28th birthday (which was yesterday). Happy Birthday Jenny!