Pumpkin Patch

Today we headed to the pumpkin patch to pick out the perfect carving pumpkins.  We also had a hayride, went through a corn maze, got kettle corn and spent time with good friends.
 

 

 

 

 

 

Introducing Carmen's newest friend

This is Skeleton Peach.  He arrived in the mail yesterday from Grandma and Grandpa 'Son' (along with lots of other Halloween goodies).  Carmen really enjoys spending time with Skeleton Peach (who she proudly named).  She can take his arms, legs and even his head off and he doesn't complain.  She can also boss him around without any pushback (unlike her brother).  A match made in heaven!

Yes.  She is really napping with him.

He doesn't even complain when Carmen hogs all of the couch space. 

He's a keeper!

Ballet Style

No, not leg-warmers.  Rather, lots and lots of hair scrunchies used to accessorize.  What style!

(Side note: she transported them all to one leg and kept them on as long as I would let her before they cut off her circulation, saying it was her cast)

Go Hawks!

Outdoor Pre-School

Carmen, Max and I have been attending outdoor pre-school.  Once a week we get to...

Go hiking and exploring

Learn about nature

 

 

 

 

Find treasures

Eat snacks (Max's favorite part)

Do activities

Meet new friends

See new and interesting things

Spend time together

A minor miracle

Ok, miracle may be a bit strong, but a victory nonetheless.  Both of our kids were down and sleeping before 8:30 tonight!  Carmen has NEVER been asleep before 8:30, at least in the last two plus years.  It may have been that she took no nap today, but that's normal these days.  With two zzzing kids, I was able to whip up a batch of muffins, clean the kitchen and answer some work email all before 9:30.  I could get used to this. Fingers crossed we experience another minor miracle tomorrow night and the next, and the next!