Yearly Trip to Stoney Ridge

Every year we head out to Stoney Ridge and spend the day looking at animals, exploring the pumpkin patch, and having fun. This year we even got to go in the corn maze since it wasn't as muddy as previous years. My grandma and papa from Spokane also decided to come over for the weekend to go with us. Whew, so much fun packed into one day! Watch out, lots of pictures to come and as you can tell I was often too busy and excited to look at the camera.

Sam is a good story teller

I'll smile when I see the mini-donuts dad's been talking about since we got up this morning

Is this official? One side looks higher


Flashback two years

These bunnies (they're in there, I swear) were my favorite thing I saw all day

It was such a nice day, I think every family in Bellingham was out at the patch today. We ran into my friends Maddie and Ava and got this picture together

I love my friend Ava

See

Can you tell we're related? Fingers in mouth, looking at the same something or other

Getting everyone still in one place is rare, gotta take advantage of those opportunities.

Not as bouncy as my ball at home

This one is perfect - let's take it home

Me and Maggie trying to see - wow, the sun was bright

This apple is huge - it might take me all day to eat

Sam - bring your apple and let's go check out the corn maze

This is mom's favorite pic of the whole day - and believe me, there were a lot of them

Still working on my apple - at least I won't be hungry if we get lost in this maze

Me, Momma and my apple in the maze

Geez Sam, you'd think you were union or something. Can I get a hand?

Painting with Cousin Maggie

Are you sure dada? It looks gross

Really sure?

This is closer than I got last year - I'm such a big girl

You missed some right here Dad

Ewwwwwww

Putting the finishing touches on the kitty Momma carved

Dada, you forgot the head on this guy riding the horse

Sad Days

More sad days here in the Williams' household, although this is a different kind of sad....I let go of my binkies!! Yes, I know I am 3 and such a big girl but I sure love those things (and still do...I still ask every day and am very sad about it especially at night). I told my parents that "It doesn't work to go to sleep without them," and several other comical comments about losing my binkies. I think they tricked me but I thought it was great letting go of them and letting them fly away with the balloons. Afterward mom took me to a special place in the mall and I got to make a bear (or kitty) and dress her up. Now I can squeeze her when I really want my bink. I also got to go swimming at the pool....what a special day and I forgot about the binkie until it was time to sleep. Wish us luck!! (And for those worried about the balloons being litter, not to worry. Those are special balloons designed to home in and land in a landfill, or Canada :))

Prayers

We would just like to ask all Lily's family, friends, and blog followers to pray for our friends the Brulotte's who lost their little girl in a terrible accident Thursday. We pray also for all those involved, the drivers and their families, her Godparents (our good friends the Gonnellas), and all those who responded and were present at the time. We know Anna is in Heaven right now with Jesus, happy and running around with her cute little blond, pointy pig tails. We love you Melissa and family!

http://www.westfordfuneralhome.com/anna-marie-brulotte/

http://www.bellinghamherald.com/2010/10/01/1647259/bellingham-honors-toddler-killed.html

My First Haircut and More!

So my brother got a haircut last week and this week it was my turn. On Friday after school, Mom took me to a salon to get it done. I was pretty nervous and said I didn't want a haircut, but it wasn't that bad and in the end I was happy! I like it and it is much easier to manage. Here are a few more pictures of my weekend....

Feeling a bit nervous but holding very still and being cooperative

Chin down
I think it will all be ok

Happy big girl!!

My "wormies" - captured in the garden

Silly

I got to go visit my friends Simeon, Luke, and baby Jordan. It was fun to play with boys and I sure worked hard to make the baby laugh!

On Saturday we went to the Children's Museum and I decided to wear my ballet attire out and about.

They have a neat art room

Concentrating hard on the stamps

The lily in papa's pond! Beautiful!

Dada's girl!

Singing and dancing

More explorations

The Gardner snake

Trying to catch him

Someday dada!

We got tv again (football season) so Sam and I got to watch Sesame Street
Artwork

Harvest Festival and Hiking

Our church/school had a big festival last weekend. The weather called for rain but it ended up being beautiful thanks to a lot of prayers. We spent most of Saturday at the festival and I definitely got my bracelet worth down the slide. I am still a little too nervous to go in the other jump houses with the big kids. Sunday we decided to go on a short hike and I did great! It was so fun and we made it back to the car just in time before the big downpour. I am already looking forward to our next hike, hopefully it will be before spring.

Climbing up the big stairs (after waiting in line, a tough thing to do for a 3 year old!)

Weeee
My friends Maddie and Ava even came!

A fun toddler zone, amazing how long Sam and I played in peace here

Going up!

I even found a helpful walking stick

This leaf was very colorful

Posing with mama

School

Preschool is going great and I just had to share a couple pieces with you. This week focused on family and how God gave us each special roles. I'm working on writing my name too!

My grandma really hurt her back so please say a little prayer for her. So, today I went to school with my mama and had so much fun. I played outside with all the big kids (without my mama)and socialized with them (mom was so impressed).Playing with my friend Katie Ray. She was teaching me new games and was really nice.

The End of Summer?

Other than trying to get healthy, we have just been having a good time here. My grandparents came to visit this past weekend and we had fun. All the busy summer activities are winding down but that just means a different kind of busy here. My mom started working at school again and my brother and I even got to go with her last week one day! I am enjoying school (preschool) and learning a lot. My favorite part is the different stories we read (surprise, surprise!). Here are a few other things that I have been doing....

Playing with friends (this is Lucy jumping with me on the trampoline)

My first trip to the dentist. Mom was so proud of me she even put the pictures on Facebook (so some of you may have already seen these). It was a great place and a very nice dentist! The hygienist even read stories to me while we waited for the dentist to see me.
I had to wear these cool shades so the bright lights wouldn't bother my eyes, but I didn't mind

Laying back and cooperating all until they wanted to "paint" my teeth (I later told my mom that paint did not belong in my mouth)

Posing at the apple farm with my brother

Boy my brother sure knows how to say Cheese!

Hanging out with cousin Maggie

I sure love her!

Pushing her on the swing

Weeeee

Playing in my jammies with cousin