Fall Fun 2012 (post 1 of 3)

The fall weather around here keeps us outdoors a lot. Whether Grace and I are having school or reading a book, we love being out this time of year. Grace had a Daddy/daughter date to look for shark's teeth in the canal and also took a walk to see the marching band practicing. It really made an impression on her as she talked about it for a long time. I love hearing the band practice when the windows are open in our house.



School on the porch. We were learning about foxes because Grace was scared of them for some reason (maybe because they are always the bad guy in her children's books). Since we learned about them she is no longer afraid of them and doesn't try to cover up the one on her wall mural in her room at night anymore (she used to stack up her pillows so she couldn't see the fox while lying down). :)

Ben got the rocking horse out of the attic and the girls love riding on it! Abigail thought it was real at first and wouldn't come anywhere near :)

Looking for shark's teeth



Beautiful day to walk on the beach with Nana & Yogi - Abigail was so funny running from the water!

Of course Grace couldn't just walk, she was wet from head to toe...and freezing, too.



Pappy snuggling with his grandaughters.

Our homemade scarecrow.

And a trip to the pumpkin patch to pick out that perfect pumpkin.

Grace liked the red tractor.

Bee City (post 2 of 3)

We took a fun morning trip to one of our favorite places in September...Bee City. Each time we go the girls enjoy something different than the time before. 

 

Choo-choo

My little animals

Grace feeds a lemur

Grace holds a SNAKE and loved it!

We have our own bunny at home, Elliott, that the girls like to feed, too.

Happy Birthday Grace! (post 3 of 3)

Hard to believe that Grace is 4 years old now! She is growing up so fast and likes being a big girl. We had a fun bird-themed party with a bird's nest cake, games and a picnic with family and friends at a local park. It was a fun day.

 

Grace's bird shirt embroidered by my friend Lanier

Kiddie table

Nest birthday cake (dyed coconut on top)

Grandma came to join in the celebration. Grace got a violin from her Hough grandparents.
We have been learning to play the violin together.

 

Thanks Nana & Pappy for my super cute doll house!

Pigtails!