Happy Halloween

Lily and Sophie spent another fun Halloween with cousin Paige(and new baby cousin Sarah)! The night was a success- no major meltdowns, Lily didn't break her ankle in her high heel shoes, I think I heard the girls say trick or treat without being prompted once- I think, and we got by with only one horribly mortifying moment. What was that moment you ask?- Well, little miss inquisitive Lily asked a somewhat older woman if she was a man!!!!!- AHHHH! I still can't think about it without cringing, but oh well, I still consider the night a success overall- obviously my standards have lowered considerably somewhere along the way;)

Fun Fall Four Day Weekend!

Yeah! Pictures are making a comeback!- Here is the saga:
-Lost memory card for camera found in spare bedroom weekend before last
-Lost battery charger found in box in basement on Saturday
-Lost black thing that the camera sits in to be hooked up to the computer found yesterday under the couch
Back in business!

On Friday I took the day off because Lily had no school. We went to Potomac Mills where I bought Lily a couple of fall outfits for a great deal at H&M. I was feeling quite generous, so I let Lily and Sophie pick out something from Claire's. Lily was set on a pair of dangly heart clip on earrings. Sophie, of course, followed suit and decided on a pair of dangly cupcake earrings. Of course, after 15 minutes of wearing them, their ears were bright red and they cried and whined as I pried them off ever so gently- 10 bucks down the drain- oh well! (No pics yet)

On Saturday, after Lily's gymnastics class, we went to visit Lily's friend Sophie back at the condo community. They were so happy to see each other again- what a great time they had(and little Sophie did too)! (still no pics- bah!)
Later, back at home after the battery charger was found, I finally got to take a picture of my beautiful girls after 1.5 long months!!!:

 (We love our nightgowns- thank you Grammy!)


On Sunday, we went to cousin Paige's 4th birthday party at Burke Lake park. Perfect weather for a train ride and a carousel ride:) Against my better judgment I let Lily wear her earrings to the party. She had so much fun that she forgot about them until we were back in the car; more crying, whining, and mommy prying them off her ears ever so gently- never again! Aside from that, Paige had a wonderful party and all had a great time:

On Monday, Will finished building the swing set that Grandpa Bill so lovingly bought for us- Thank you Grandpa Bill!! It took a total of 20 hours to build all together, including one day with 3 laborers (Thanks Cecelia and Dan!). Well, it was worth it because it looks great and the kids LOVE IT! Another bonus is that the girls can ride on the glider together, so I don't even have to push Sophie:) Here's to happy swinging!

One fun Sunday. . .

. . . we went to Grandma's house and had a tea party with cousin Paige

Our tea party consisted of chocolate milk, goldfish crackers, pickles, blueberries, and cupcakes. You know, the usual tea party fare;)

Lily enjoyed her goldfish soaked in her chocolate milk and then of course Sophie did, as well.

Paige figured, if you can't beat em', join em'- so she dunked her's too:)

Pretty, ballerina, flower girl time. . .

Due to hair troubles, Paige and Sophie bail out on Lily(Lily has just gotten used to unwieldy hair)- leaving her alone on stage and wondering what happened to 3 ballerinas?

Back at home. . . more fun ensued. . .

Jingle the horsee gets a check up.

Sophie gives Baby some medicine.

Jingle is going to be OK- phew!

Time to pretend to be babies.

Time to play hide and seek.

Time to roller skate!

Jeepers- we're hot now! Time to cool off!

Halloween night and Boo at the Zoo!

Lucky Lily and Sophie got to celebrate Halloween twice with their cousin Paige. Here are some pics of their adventures:

Halloween night- let the trick or treating begin! (Thankfully they were given candy despite forgetting to say "trick or treat" on most occasions and instead providing a wide eyed stare)

One week prior at Boo at the Zoo!:








And finally, the first good "trick or treating performance" captured on video. Enjoy!