I get it from my Momma...

We were at my cousin's house the other night having a fun family dinner.

When my cousin, Taylor, and I were finished we decided to go inside and play.

We may have found her mom's make-up bag.

And I may have used her mascara.

I can't help it!

It's in my genes.

My mommy is a mascara/lip gloss junkie.

So, really... what do you expect??

An afternoon at the movies... or the porch.

Movie out on the front porch?

Yeah, sometimes that's how we roll.

Art Class

Does anyone remember when I said I was going to be starting an Art Class back in March??

Well... it was cancelled.

There apparently weren't enough kids signed up.

But I didn't let that get me down!

Mommy and I just got a little creative and made our OWN art class...

out in Daddy's garage.

I painted and did some crafty things.

But then a new semester of classes were beginning,

so we tried again.

And this time, there were plenty signed up!

It was a five week class where we molded clay,

painted,

drew all kinds of things,

used scissors and glue...

my kind of thing.

I loved it.

Here are a few samples of my work:

(These aren't currently for sale, 

but if you see something that you just have to get your hands on,

let me know and we can probably work out a deal.)

There are a few other workshops being offered, 

so you may be seeing more of my work soon.

A magical evening at home...

I was standing by the fence checking things out in the neighborhood.  Mommy has taught me well... we're basically the Neighborhood Watch Crew.

Then Elly and I took a journey into an enchanting forest.

When I wasn't looking, Elly went back for more!

We got a little fishin' in tonight.

Judah got in on the action, too.

And then we laughed and laughed and laughed at our Daddy, but that's pretty much a daily thing around here.

Oh yes, it's that time again!

This last weekend was the kick-off to the 

MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR!!

And so, of course, we all know that means a trip out to the pumpkin patch.

It was a blast, as usual...

The horse swing that I rode and yee-hawed all the way!

Elly wasn't sure at first, but she ended up really liking it.

The BIG slide! As you can see, we loved this.

Oh! Look at Grandpa and my baby brother... so sweet.

Growing!

This is the headless horseman that showed up as we were finding our pumpkins.

Daddy and me finding the perfect pumpkin.

The family!
Aunt Anna and my little baby cousin (she's still being knit together, but she's almost here!!) were  out of town this year and we missed her. 

Elly, Haley, and Uncle Bryan

Elly liked the jumping pillow... as long as Mommy was holding her tight!

So, as you can see, when I said it was a blast, it really WAS A BLAST!!