Miss Arissa's Wedding!

In the middle of October, Maggie got to be Gramma's guest to the wedding ceremony of a family friend. Maggie was so excited to see "Miss Arissa" (Marissa) get married!

On a related note- Marissa is my hairdresser. Over the weekend, I got my hair done and Maggie asked if I went to "Miss Arissa's shop by Kohl's." I explained to her that Marissa works at a new shop now, closer to our house. She replied, "Oh, she must've retired from that other place."

  

 This is why her dad calls her "picket fence teeth!"

 So excited! She said, "Momma, why don't you take a picture of my whole dress?" Sure, Maggie. Whatever you say!

An Afternoon at the Park

We have been extremely blessed this fall with absolutely amazing, mild weather (well, except for that freak tornado yesterday afternoon!) Because Lucy takes a short, 20 minute catnap at daycare before I pick her up, she is usually "recharged" and ready to roll until about 2:00 in the afternoon. So.... we have been taking advantage of the amazing weather- heading outside, playing at the park, and taking walks. A few weeks ago, I actually had the foresight to grab the camera on the way out. Nothing quite like pictures in natural outdoor light!

We had just spotted a hawk. Maggie thought it was pretty cool.

 Totally intent on watching that hawk! (Shortly after this picture, it started circling around.... Afraid it was going to swoop down and scoop up Lucy, we headed home!)

The hills are alive... with the sounds of Lucy!

Happy Halloween!

After trying for MONTHS to convince Maggie (the girl who seemingly never tires of playing princess) to dress up as a princess or a bride to get at least one more wear out of the beautiful flower girl dress from Auntie Laura's wedding.... but she just wasn't having it! We finally threw up our hands and resigned to the idea of Maggie being a "pirate girl" for Halloween. Lucy SHOULD have been a devil, but this "candy corn witch" costume was just too cute-

 it obviously just took her a while to be convinced.....

 Arrrrgh! Pirate Girl Maggie!

 Note the eye patch she REFUSED to wear-

she settled for wearing it as a necklace, instead!

 Let's go get some candy!

Maggie was SOOOOO excited for Trick or Treating this year! Lucy had fun, too... for about 3 houses before she started screaming and daddy took her home. If it hadn't been so cold, I think Maggie would have stayed out all night!