Trick-or-Treat

Aaliyah's first trick-or-treat.  I was so excited to take Aaliyah trick-or-treating.  We dropped Violet off at Grandma and Lolo's which made it a lot easier.  Trick-or-treating was from 4- 7 in Mequon.  And of course Aaliyah didn't go down for a nap 'til 3, so we didn't start 'til about 5 and went around our neighborhood for a little over an hour.  It wasn't too cold starting out.  I think she had a lot of fun, didn't say trick-or-treat but that's okay.  She filled her pumpkin quick.

Love the little heart on the butt

As soon as we got home, she dumped out her candy on her table and ripped one open!

Pumpkin Party

We had the 2nd annual pumpkin carving party at our house.  This year we carved inside because it was later in the day.  Everyone's turned out great, there was Ariel, a cat, mummy, spider and the pumpkin face.  Aaliyah got a trick or treat bag with pez, glow in the dark cheetos and Dora stickers from Aunt Sarah. 

 

Four little pumpkins

While the adults were carving pumpkins, Doc McStuffins kept them occupied for a little while. 

Aaliyah wasn't so sure about her trick-or-treat bag.

Sisters

Every time I put Violet down on the floor to kick, Aaliyah always wants to be right there by her.  She'll help straighten out the blanket, give her a book, bunny or blanket and sometimes lay down right next to her.  It's cute but have to be careful she doesn't smother her.

Random pic while dad was gone hunting

Wanted to get a pic of their sister shirts....this was the best one. We'll have to try again

Mommy & Aaliyah Time

Every Tuesday morning, Aaliyah has gymnastics.  This past week, I dropped Violet off and Grandma and Lolo's house so I could spend some time with just Aaliyah.  After gymnastics, I treated her to DQ.  She got a kids meal with chocolate milk and we shared a sundae.  And she got to play in the playland.  It was a fun day!  Aaliyah's great at giving her sister kisses, but is still working on being gentle and sharing time with Mommy.

Violet's Baptism

Sunday October 13th Violet was baptized.  Her sponsors are Julie and Ben.  She wore my baptismal gown.  After the church service, we had lunch at our house.  It was as great day celebrated with wonderful family. 

Getting the baptismal gown on.

Sweet little angel

Grandparents pic

Sponsors Aunt Julie and Uncle Ben

Violet and Grandma Linda

Bookworm Gardens

This past Friday we went to Bookworm Gardens in Sheboygan with Grandma and the Pulleys.  It was great, Aaliyah had so much fun!  It's a neat place where they have little houses and things based on books. And the weather was awesome.

Me and Aaliyah relaxing

Winnie the Pooh's house.  Inside were Winnie the Pooh, Piglet, Tigger, Eeyore and a little table.

Looking at all the fish

The three little pigs houses

Can't remember what book this is from, but the kids were playing in here for a while.  There was a little table and chairs inside.

Fall fun at the zoo

Last week Wednesday we went to the zoo with Jenelle and Joy.  It was a beautiful fall day!!  I'll admit I was a little nervous going by myself with the both of them but it was a great day and I wasn't really alone either.  Getting ready to go in the morning is always a challenge but worth it.  We saw lots of animals, went on the carousel and went on the train for the first time.

Swinging like monkeys

Picnic lunch

Train ride

Me and my 2 girls

Me and Violet

Me and Aaliyah

Photo shoot

 We tried doing a photo shoot with Violet a couple weeks ago.  It didn't last too long.  We (or Greg) decided not to do newborn pics.  We didn't do them with Aaliyah so it's okay. Here are a couple pics from that day.