Happy Halloween 2010

We went trick or treating with our usual Halloween buddies, the Morse family, again this year! After a leisurely dinner and some excited costume changes, we managed to get out there to start knocking on doors. This was the first year that Grace and Abby went up to each door alone, with no parents. We stood on the sidewalks and in the driveways, watching and waiting. Grace relished her independence, and rang every doorbell with glee! She had to be reminded a few times that ringing the bell one time was enough, but she was prepared when every door opened with a loud "TRICK OR TREAT!"









Abby, her baby brother Daniel, and Gracie girl


It's hard to believe that this was Grace's fifth Halloween! She is such a joy to us!

All things October...

I have not been keeping up with the blog at all lately, since things have been so hectic, so I am going to attempt to catch up now. Here we go!

We visited Carlton Farms pumpkin patch again this year with some friends. It was so hot, but we enjoyed our afternoon on the hayride, sorting pumpkins, petting the baby animals, and playing in the hay. This was our fourth year going to the pumpkin patch with the Slatton's. Taylor and Grace always run down this dirt road together, racing to the hayride.

2007


2008


2009


2010- they switched sides this year!























We went to our town's Halloween festival this year, and Grace decided to go as a princess. She put on one of the dresses she wore as a flower girl (she was in so many weddings this year, ha!) and let me curl her hair, then we spent some time trick or treating downtown with my family. What a fun afternoon!













Our school had a Masquerade Ball one Friday evening. I worked a booth selling candy for QUEST, while Grace and my parents enjoyed the music and friends. Grace and several of her Pre-K buddies danced and danced, and she was so tired by the end of the night!











We finally got around to carving our pumpkin a few days before Halloween. Much to DJ's dismay, we made a smiley face Jack 'O Lantern. Grace dived right in and helped scoop out the pumpkin guts, and even ate some of the pumpkin chunks!














The Friday before Halloween, she wore her special Halloween outfit to school and went trick or treating around the classrooms. Her class also had a Halloween party with lots of goodies!







Trick or Treatin' pictures coming next!

A "King"- ly Wedding

At the beginning of October, our family went to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina to celebrate the marriage of one of my best friends, Melanie. She and her long-time boyfriend, Chris King, got married in a beautiful outdoor wedding on October 2, 2010. I was the matron of honor and Grace was the flower girl. We were so happy to be there to share that wonderful occasion with our friends!

We got to Myrtle Beach early on Friday and went down to the beach for a few hours. It was overcast and a little chilly, but we enjoyed some peace and quiet on the sand.

















All cleaned up and ready for the rehearsal


Grace had her professionally done, and I allowed her to wear a little make up, so she thought she was a big girl! She looked beautiful, and she did a great job walking down the aisle!




The finished product, my beautiful baby




The Beautiful Bride



Our family before the wedding


The bride and my parents


Me and Mel



After the wedding, my parents, Grace, DJ, and I went back down to the beach to enjoy some night air. Grace and I walked the beach looking for sea shells, while DJ and Dad talked about sports.












Congratulations, Mr. and Mrs. King!