Pre Halloween festivities

 Last weekend we carved and decorated pumpkins.  Rylee really got into it this year and did a pretty good job.  Carson liked stabbing the pumpkin with the carving tools.

 Rylee decorated this mask all by herself.  Pretty cute!

 Today we visited Maris Farms for some pumpkin patch fun.  We did the haunted corn maze (Carson LOVED it but Rylee was pretty scared) and all kinds of other pumpkin patch activities.  The kids had a blast!

Fun on the Farm

 Last Friday we visited Fox Hollow Farm with friends.  It is such a cool place.  Lots of animals, pony rides, pumpkins, bouncy houses, train rides, and even a corn pit to play in.  The kids loved it.  Carson was prepared wearing his cowboy boots.  He told me that morning "I need to wear my boots so I can ride a horse." 

Party time!

We had Rylee's birthday party at Jumpin Jack and Jills.  Yes, we had it here last year too.  What can I say, Rylee loved it so much she wanted to do it again!  It was a success.  Lots of friends came to help celebrate with us.  Rylee had a blast and is already asking if she can do the same thing again next year!

My sweet girl.  What can I say?  She is growing too fast.  She is just like a mini teenager with her attitude and bossiness.  She is very smart.  She can write every letter in the alphabet and can spell quite a few words now too: box, zoo, cat, dog, car.  She walks around with a notepad and pen asking "how do you spell..." and writing it down.  She can write most numbers (up to ten) and is working on (very) simple addition.  I have no doubt she'll be reading by kindergarten.  She is very caring and empathetic.  She is the kid in the crowd that wants to make sure every one is involved and feels welcome.  She is a little mother to Carson.  She loves taking care of him and telling him what to do.  She teaches him so much.  She loves to play with her horses and Barbies, loves to read (and be read to), and still loves to snuggle.  She does soccer and will start gymnastics soon.  I am so proud of the big girl she is becoming!

Happy 5th Birthday Rylee!

Rylee's birthday was pretty special this year.  Great Grandma Arlyss AND Grandma Marcia came on our "girl's day" to celebrate.  We started the morning with manicures and pedicures.

After getting our nails done we went to Tacoma mall to the "Build-A-Bear Workshop."  Rylee made and dressed up her very own pink kitty that she named "Pixie."  Next we met Auntie Mandy for lunch and more celebration.

Rylee came home to find her birthday present in the living room.  The one thing she asked for was a Barbie house.  How could we say no?  Now we have one more giant toy taking up space in our living room.  =)  She was pretty excited.  It even has a working elevator!

Later we went to Aunt Mandy and Uncle Jon's house for more presents and dinner.  Rylee was pretty excited to get a new Barbie and Barbie convertible, jewelry box, and best of all... a Seahawks jersey!

Happy birthday sweet girl!  I can't believe you are 5 already!!