The Benefit of Two Daughters

One of the benefits of having two daughters is getting good use of hand-me-downs...especially when the hand-me-down is the loveliest Halloween costume of all time handmade by your Gigi.

So much time, effort and love went into this princess costume that Donna made for Collins years ago...so glad it is now a perfect fit for Miss Addie!

October Arrives

Naturally, on the first day of October my daughters are dressed as witches flying around the house with brooms. Because what else would they do?!?

Everyone knows that October is the best month of the year so bring on the craziness, the costumes, the pumpkins, the cool weather- bring on all the Fall FUN!

Celebrating in Hickory

This is how I am able to pack for Hickory...I let this little mischief-maker do his thing. This time with curling ribbon!

We made it to Hickory with one destination in mind...Defy Gravity! Dad and Heather suggested going which was met by screams of happiness by my children. :)

The next morning, I got my wish granted...apple picking in Morganton! It was such a charming activity last year that I knew I wanted to go again this year. The girls totally agreed.

 Now this time, it was not as cool because we went earlier in the season. And turns out that when it's warmer, the rotten apples smell a lot more fragrant shall we say. :)

We had a funny tractor ride with some interesting characters and picked a HAUL of apples. We had a great time even without the picture-perfect Fall day.

Back in Hickory, we headed over to Mimi's to celebrate a very special person...Baba! She was turning 85 on Oct. 2nd so we were in town for her birthday.

Addie helped Mimi with dinner preparations...

and the girls tried on a trial horn for Addie's unicorn Halloween costume...

and then the guest of honor arrived!

Her big party was the next day, but we had a lovely dinner on the deck complete with cake.

The last time we were in Hickory close to Halloween, we went on a night walk to check out people's decorations. The girls insisted on doing this again because it was so much fun last time. Even though it wasn't even October yet, people already had Halloween decorations up!

Luke was not sure what to think of it!

Baba decided she wanted to celebrate her birthday by inviting family and friends to come out for BBQ at the picnic shelter at church. Over 50 people came to wish her well and show their love for her. She was thrilled! 

My kids love Baba, and it warms my heart to see the special relationship they have with her...

It was a great party celebrating a wonderful lady! And a fun trip to Hickory from start to finish.

Note to Self

Note to self...buy more scooters. Luke is now wanting to ride Collins's scooter. Addie already asks to ride it into Lacy every single day. We clearly have a scooter shortage in our house!

P.S. Luke is already pretty darn good on the thing.

Closet Play

This is normally what happens when I get ready in the morning...Luke and Addie occupy themselves in our closet!

Parents Night Out

Stock turned 40 so we headed to Charlotte to celebrate without the kiddos! You really forget what it is like to hang out with people your own age all day, not worry about anyone else's needs or schedule, stay out way too late, and sleep in the next day. So fun to remember and enjoy for a night!

Where is my Baby?

Clearly, he is gone and has been replaced by a handsome toddler! Can't stand how old he looks with a fresh haircut!