Disney on Ice

On October 19th, we had our Girls' Day Out to see the Disney on Ice: Rockin' Ever After. It was so fun to watch Sydney's reaction when Mickey came out. We had a good time!

Sydney, Lydia, and Madison.

Mickey on ice!

I thought this Maximus on skates was pretty creative and impressive!

The girls with their souvenir crowns.

Sydney and me.

All the ladies after the show! It was a wee bit sunny, obviously.

On the walk to the car, Sydney said she found a great spot for me to take a picture of her. It was a beautiful day with a cute little girl!

The Village at Meridian Grand Opening

On October 18th, we went to the grand opening of the Village at Meridian. It's a fancy-ish outdoor mall. We had a good time checking it out!

Sydney was excited to see "Tinkerbell".

Wes got a balloon bow and arrow.

Brian and Ruth.

Sydney and her balloon butterfly wings.

Sydney with "Snow White".

It was even more fun because the Ward family was in town. Sydney, Madison, Wes, and Mitchell in front of the fountain.

Fun fountain dancing to the music.

Cookie decorating and crafts.

Wes playing with Lanie. He is so cute with the toddler age crowd.

Lanie was having a great time playing with Wes.

Wes and Brian crafting a spider web.

Me and Ruthie.

Madison and Sydney with the masks they made.

Family Pumpkin Patch Trip

On October 17th we decided to do our family pumpkin patch trip since our evenings would be too busy for the rest of the month. Plus, it's better to do it earlier rather than later, so it's hopefully not too cold!

In the morning, I put a spider in Sydney's hair to make it festive!

Another attempt at taking a picture of Ruth and myself.

My three kiddos and me ready to ride to pick our pumpkins.

Brian, Wes, and Sydney with their favorite pumpkins. Our rule on size was just that you had to be able to carry your own pumpkin.

Playing in the corn box. I didn't put Ruth in there for fear she'd attempt to eat the dried corn.

At the top of the hay bale just like last year!

Family picture! Pretty rare to get these.

Sydney's Preschool Pumpkin Patch Field Trip

On October 16th, Sydney had her (last) preschool field trip to the pumpkin patch. I do enjoy going on field trips with my kids because I think it makes them feel special to have their mom along. (I know that won't last forever!)

Class picture before going in.

The jumping pillow.

Happy little lady!

My attempt at taking a picture of me and Ruth. She had a hard time looking at the camera when there were so many other fascinating things to see!

Checking her height. Not super accurate, I guess, since her feet aren't all the way back.

Waiting for our ride to go pick pumpkins.

Sydney on the hay ride. The girl in the owl hat is Bryn Lee, one of Sydney's BFFs at preschool.

She found a pumpkin!

I love that she'll let me take a million pictures of her. :) (I know that won't last forever either.)

Hanks girls.

Riding the cow train.