Our Lil' Strawberry!

So for Halloween this year, B was a strawberry. Wasn't she a strawberry last year, you might ask? Yes, yes she was. This is what happens when you wait until the last minute to buy a costume, and the only thing left in Old Navy's $5 bargain costume bin in her size is the exact same thing you dressed your child up as the prior year. Except this year she's a RED strawberry versus a PINK strawberry. Big difference, I promise.

On Saturday we celebrated Halloween early at our neighborhood block party. You know you're getting old when you actually look forward to such events. They had a petting zoo and pony rides in addition to a fire truck, food, costume party - the works. We're all about trying new things with B even though she's not so excited sometimes to branch out. Case in point - she doesn't like horses yet. I'm not really sure if it was the horse that actually scared her, or the strange man right beside her that was walking the horse. Either way - she was not having any of it.


Was feeling experimental so decided to try antique finish in iPhoto for this shot:


On Halloween, I took her to the Arboretum during the day to take a few pictures with the pumpkins. We didn't stay long as it was surprisingly crowded and hot. She gave some adorable smiles this year, along with a couple signature gazes off into nowhere while holding her BFF, Mr. Wocket.






Dad got home early from work and we carved a pumpkin on the back porch, then went trick or treating. I didn't have time to get a pumpkin for B this year, so she used her purse to collect candy. What girl wouldn't love having a purse full of candy on a regular day?




When we got home we took a festive picture on the porch with Abby and our pumpkin before B had a past-her-bedtime meltdown. All in all it was a memorable holiday. Happy Halloween!!!

Meet my new sister!!!

I have a new baby sister!! Her name is Sophie, and she is the most adorable great dane puppy you'll ever see. My parents brought her home last week and have been enjoying her playfulness and curiosity since then. :-)




The word "baby" will not be applicable for long, as Soph will likely grow to be 150 lbs or so. Cannot wait to make a road trip to Mom and Dad's to meet this sweet new addition before she grows up!!

State Fair of Texas!!!!

Okay y'all - you know how much I love the State Fair. So you can of course imagine how excited I was to go this week with my fam for our annual outing. The best part about it was seeing B experience the greatness. From her first corny dog to seeing the animals at the petting zoo to walking around the car show, she loved every minute of it!!