Carving!

When we got home from our fabulous day we set up and got to work, I guess dad got to work ;)  I picked out tinkerbell, a fairy of course.  My mama and daddy were amazed how things change.  A few years back I wouldn't even think of touching that goop that comes out of the pumpkin, but today that was the best part.  I squeezed, smashed, and even performed my own science experiments with the goop.  (I put a concoction in the freezer even).  We had a yummy dinner in the living room and watched Charlie Brown again.  Ahh, we love Fall!

Sam was ready to help, not a fan of the gooey insides though

Getting to work!

Ahh, so fun!

It is hard to see how great they look in the dark, but daddy did such a great job.  Sam was proud of his Lightning McQueen, but then followed with, "Daddy, now do Mater!"

Busy

And tired!  Whew, this school thing is hard work!  Mama is working three afternoons a week now so I stay later at school with her until my dada gets off work to come get me, so it is a longer day!  I love the extra play time though.  You should see me on the bars!  I got my first birthday invitation and am going to a party for my friend Ross tomorrow.  Growing up!  My mama volunteered in my class this week and I loved having her there (and she absolutely loved it too!)  I'm looking forward to some fall events this weekend and a visit from Grandma Bonnie and Papa Jim next weekend.

Drinking from the cup I painted, so special!!

I think I posted last time how my artistic gene has come out.  Check out what I did with some crayons, a hair bow, and my blankie (which I still love so very much!)

Looking at some books with some first grade buddies at after school care

Fun Family Time

I started the weekend with a date with my mommy.  We went to Fairhaven to Creativitea, a pottery place.  I have been here with my daddy before and I love it!  This time I picked out a cup to paint and you should see it!  Ever since I started school I have turned over an artistic leaf and put together the most amazing things (I am told;).  I come up with projects on my own and bring home some neat things that I make during free choice time at school.  After painting I got to get a little cupcake from a cute little shop.  What a fun date!  (Sam went to the movies with daddy later on in the evening.  It was a day for special dates I guess!)  

On Sunday we went out to Lake Padden and went on some new trails.  It was so much fun!  We explored and enjoyed the neat fall colors.  Sam and I love picking up and keeping leaves, sticks, rocks, pine cones, you name it!!  Mama finds them everywhere!  I made a nature wand by finding a sharp stick and poking special leaves on it.  What a weekend!  Now back to school in the morning, I am ready!