There was an Old Lady

A while ago I was listening to Abby "read" (more like recite) books to herself. It was fun to hear how much she remembered from each book, most of it was literally word for word. She started reading "There was an Old Lady who Swallowed a Fly", it was going great until. . .

"I don't know why she swallowed the fly,
I HOPE she'll die"!!

I cracked up, not exactly the original version, but is was original.

Simple and cute. And, this is probably the only "educational" song she knows. (the rest are Disney Princess and believe me, she KNOWS them). My favorite part is "ello-mello- p"
please excuse the nerdy voice at the end.

Bragging Rights

Now as an new aunt :) I get to show off my sweet nephews. The top two pictures are of sweet little Blake James, and the bottom two are sweet little Charlie Rex. Yea for family!

WOW

Would you look at the size of that Jack-O-Lantern! When my Dad does something, he does it all the way. This his giant pumpkin (home grown) for the fall. Abby could literally climb right in. How much did this bad boy weigh, Dad?

My Brag Moment

I just have to brag about Spencer and how amazing he is. He came up with such a cute FHE for Abby. It was sweet and short but is still sticking with her a month later.
We talked about what it means to be on the Lord's side and how we act on the Lord's side. (this maybe took 5 minutes). Then, Spencer stretched out a jump rope to make a line. On one side he placed a small statue we have of Jesus Christ and had Abby stand on the other side. Spencer and I were on the Lord's side and then played "Red Rover" to bring Abby over. We each took turns being the one to come over to the Lord's side. (Of course Abby wanted the statue to have a turn as well :) I'm not sure which was cuter, Abby trying to convince Spencer to do it, or Spencer's face as he said "Red Rover, Red Rover bring Jesus right over!)
Oh the innocence of youth!

It was such a good idea to help bring the message home. Spencer, I love you , my eternal companion. Thank you for all that you do to keep our family strong and faithful.

Happy Halloween

Our cute neighbors brought over a pumpkin just Abby's size for her to paint. She had so much fun that when she woke up the next morning she said "I'm ready to paint another pumpkin"

Cinderella, there really was no other choice. We took the kids downtown where they do trick 'r treating on Main Street with all the vendors. She got so excited and kept telling everyone "Trick or treat, look, I'm blue!"

Our own Super Baby

I'm officially an Aunt!

Jessica and Lizzie have both had their little boys during the month of October (Jess a few weeks ago and Lizzie just barely last Tuesday). Yeah!!! Now my kids have cousins and I get to be an Aunt! Both boys are adorable and sweet as can be. Jessica and Brent named their son Blake James Thomas. Lizzie and Landon named their son Charlie Rex Smith. Now hurry and grow up a little so the cousins can get together and really play!

Fun with Fall

Spencer was so cute. We all went outside one afternoon and hunted for great leaves. Abby has come to love "crunching" through the leaves with their fall crispness. Once we had a couple handfuls of different leaves, Spencer brought Abby inside and the did leaf rubbings with crayons. Abby enjoyed this and wants to do it again and again.

Just Hangin' Around

We're just enjoying Pj's and fun while it snows one day. Abby love to have Joe ride with her.

Smile for the camera, Mrs. Potato Head

Abby discovered how to be a mermaid! She just puts both legs into one pant-leg and wala! "Look I'm a mermaid!"