Anna's Halloween

So the monkey costume was a success. The night began with Anna practicing how to handle the pumpkin buckets. We then attempted the dreaded costume change. It started off pretty badly. When we stepped outside to continue the process on the front porch so she could watch the kids, it went very well. So well that the whole thing, hood and all, stayed on for three straight hours!

We sat at the top of the street to hand out candy and then went to the "block party" at our neighbors for a cookout, fireworks, and blow up slides for the kids. Needless to say, Anna was a tired little monkey by the time we headed home. Our little Anna Banana had a great time and she was definitely the cutest monkey on the block!

(sorry the video's sideways)

At the Pumpkin Patch

What childhood (or parenthood rather) is complete without pictures at the pumpkin patch? We had a blast watching Anna explore the pumpkins this year. She loved wandering all around and trying to pick them up. She especially enjoyed the wagon ride to pick out her own great pumpkin with her Daddy....We thought we'd also include a picture from last year for your viewing pleasure!

Belly Shots (not from Makers Mark)

What a sweetheart!!! Anytime I say "where's the baby in mommy's belly?", Anna automatically pulls up my shirt and kisses the baby. Here's a precious moment caught on film (sorry for those of you who might not like looking at the actual belly part =)

It Pays to Save...

I remember my mom always telling us that she didn't have any of her toys from growing up because her mom didn't save anything. She promised us she wouldn't throw anything out and instead let us make that decision when we got older. Boy, am I glad I have a daughter to pass my things on to....crates and crates worth.

It's been so fun going through my old memories and now watching my own little Anna start to enjoy them. She especially loves her "dollies" (pronounced in her sweet little voice 'dah-ees'). She does the "help" sign constantly to ask us to help her carry the one that's her own size. She has already proven that she will be an excellent big sissy soon caring for a new little baby!

And playing with a real baby...cousin Myla!

Our First Trip Away...

Matt and I have both enjoyed nights away on our own since Anna has been born, but never have we gotten away together. We headed to Louisville for a friend's wedding a few weeks ago and ended up making a trip out of it. We went to the Makers Mark Distillery, Bardstown, and hung out in Louisville. It was much enjoyed and MUCH needed. (We figured if we didn't do it now, our first "trip" away without Anna would be to Good Sam to have another baby. We opted to try now.)

Oh, and don't worry about the pictures. The baby only tried one shot =)