OP Halloween Carnival

Cheerleaders, Batmen, Batwoman, Pirates, Ghosts, OH MY! What a fun time we had at the OP halloween carnival. Ayden you were Batman and Ally Brynn a gamecock cheerleader. You two looked soo cute in your costumes and got so many compliments on how cute you were. Ayden you played games and LOVED seeing all the costumes. You saw many of your classmates and friends and even Mrs. Huffstettler, your teacher. Ally Brynn you wanted Daddy to hold you most of the night but finally decided to get down when you saw all the great prizes Bubba was getting. Afterwards, we went to House of Pizza for supper and you both pranced around for the customers. You two are soooo adorable and so much fun. I love you and can't wait to take you trick or treating Friday night. Here are the pics....

Cotton Pickin

Along with all of the other wonderful things that come with the fall season, is the blooming of the cotton around the house. If you squint your eyes just right, you can almost imagine that the ground is covered in snow. A far out wish with our warm winters. The combines have started to collect this beautiful material down the street and so before the game Saturday, Ally Brynn and I decided to pick a few pieces. Being that it hasn't been long since her trip to the fair and the cotton candy she and Ayden shared, her first reaction to the cotton was to eat it...on second thought, this may have been just her first instinct minus the fair:-) She eats EVERYTHING! She is even bossing around the cook at daycare. Everytime Mrs. Diane comes into Ally Brynn's classroom, she tells her to "Go Cook, I eat." Ayden is barely eating anything these days and loves that he can give Ally Brynn all of his leftovers. Here are some of our Cotton Pickin pictures along with a few of the kids playing in the yard. They are playing so good together at this age.

Jell-O Pudding

Boy you guys sure take after your mommy with the sweets. We had chocolate and butterscotch pudding with whipped cream for dessert and you two had a blast. Ally Brynn, you were covered from head to toe and enjoyed every moment trying to lick it all off. Ayden, you didn't want to miss out on the fun and decided to get a little on your face as well. I couldn't resist a few pics.

Rocket Ship

Carley called on the way home today and invited us to come over and play with her new rocket ship that she and her daddy had built. It was a beautiful afternoon. Ayden, Carley and Ally Brynn had a blast playing in the yard. Carley's rocket ship was a cardboard box with two holes cut in the top for Carley and Ayden to ride in. She had decorated it so pretty and even had an on/off switch (a light switch) on the top. In the front, there was a strap hooked so that someone could pull the rocket ship around the yard. Chi was REALLY good at that job:-) Ayden, Bert and Carley got in a little football while Ally Brynn took a ride in Carley's car. Then the girls had princess time when Carley brought her and Ally Brynn some dresses to get all dolled up. They were too cute! What a great afternoon with lots of smiles!

For Saturday's Carolina game against Kentucky, we all got dressed in our burgundy and black and watched the game. Ayden you were all into the game, hooping and hollering. It wasn't until Uncle Greg came over that you began changing your tune and your clothes. You changed outfits 5 times that day. You couldn't decide if you wanted to be a Clemson Tiger or a Carolina Gamecock. It doesn't matter to me which team you choose because Burgundy and Orange both look just perfect on you and I would be thrilled with you going to either of the schools for college (I don't want you to go too far away :-)) Ally B, you are finally beginning to come around to the camera. It has taken awhile and lots and lots of pics but this is one of the first times I have gotten you to sit and smile for me. Such fun because you and bubba are my favorite subjects to photograph.

Laken in Bowman Academy Homecoming

We went to Bowman Academy Friday night to see Laken hand out the crown to the homecoming queen at Bowman Acaademy. She was so beautiful and so grown up out on the field in front of the crowd. She does not like to wear dresses and when she called to invite us, she made sure to tell me that she would be wearing a dress. She was sooo excited and especially excited to see Ayden and Ally Brynn that night. It started pouring down rain right before half time but I managed to grab a few cute pics. You looked so pretty Laken...thank you for inviting us. We had a great time!

Boots in the Rain

We have had such a great time playing in the rain. While Daddy and Ayden went to see if there would be a soccer game this week, Ally Brynn decided to slip into Ayden's rain boots and head outside for some fun. Ally Brynn you LOVE shoes. Any shoes that are lying around the house or by the door are perfect for you to try on. You were so funny trying to walk in Ayden's rain boots. When Ayden and Daddy got back, we were still playing outside and you just loved showing off Ayden's boots on your feet. Here are a few pics.