Happy Halloween Everyone!!

We started out our evening by stopping by Albertson's for a little trick or treating while shopping.

Then we got home and Mommy had to have her photo op.

Sadie and her upside down baby pumpkin

Then the trick or treating began. Sadie had to practice with Daddy a couple of times before we headed up the street.

We walked up and down our street. She did really good until right at the end. She was getting tired lugging that big ol' butt around.

Then our traditional pictures with Frankie.

For the record Sadie didn't care for him last year either!!

Hope you all had a great Halloween! We sure did!

Pumpkin Carving, Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown & Pizza

Well Friday night was our Family's Date Night. We had pizza delivered, watched "It's the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown" and carved our Pumpkin.

"What Happened to all the guts?"

"You want me to touch what?!"

Playing with the pumpkin seeds

Pumpkin Patch

First let me start off by saying we had a very busy couple of weeks. And sorry for all the pictures. But there were just too many to choose from. Hope you enjoy them.

So we found out that we live literally 5 minutes from this really cute pumpkin patch off of Taft Hwy. So we went down Wednesday night after we got home from work. I'm not going to label all of the pictures. They pretty much tell the story.

I'm just so happy I have a happy daughter and a loving and PATIENT husband.

I do have to tell you I think this is one of the funniest pictures. She was trying REALLY hard to pick up this pumpkin, but the pumpkin won!

Ok another funny story. This gourd Sadie decided she wanted to taste one of the bumps. It was really funny. She didn't mind the taste one bit either.

Steve took the gourd and examined it to make sure there was no real damage.

This is really funny. Sadie and this little boy were "baa"ing at the sheep and the sheep were talking right back to them.

"What the Heck are you doing Dad!"

Trunk or Treating

So we got to attend our first Church activity since we moved to our new house. TRUNK OR TREAT! It's always a favorite of mine. And we got to meet a lot of new people.

Funny though, our little elephant from Fantasia, won the best overall costume of the night!!

YAY! We were so excited and she had absolutely no clue what was going on. All she knew was she got a certificate and got to pick out a special prize.

Mommy as the Mad Hatter and our Ballerina Elephant.

And yes it was a chore to keep her still for ONE picture.

She had a hard time seeing because of the hood, so we ended up just pulling it back and letting her go.

No she hasn't gained that much weight...the bottom and belly were VERY padded.

Decorating for Halloween

We had family night on Sunday this last week and decorated our house for Halloween.

It turned out cute if I do say so myself.

(Frankie did make his appearance but we were using him for the trunk or treat at Church so he is not out yet)

What can you say? She's dang cute!

So I have to put this in. Sadie is very concerned with the tree in our front yard. I don't know why she's so concerned but the only thing I can think of is the tree bark is peeling off.

Daddy got my old wig out of the tubs and tried to scare Sadie. She's not having any of that, even though she was very cautious of him.

Here she is a safe distance away from the strange Daddy.

She was laughing at Steve and the wig here.

Then Steve put the wig on her. She was ok with it, but only for a few seconds.

Here is our attempt to get a posed picture. She has such attitude sometimes. I have no idea where she gets that from...cough Steve cough. haha j/k

Sometimes the unposed are the best.

Night Time view of decorations

Disneyland Fall 2009

Friday I decided to take the day off and hitch a ride with some friends, The Olson's, down to Disneyland. I have never been to Disneyland for the "Halloween Decorations" and since my annual pass we got last December doesn't expire until the 3rd of December I decided to take advantage of the ride and company.

Here is Sadie and I after we just got off the tram from the parking lot. I have to say the ride to Disneyland was a bit of adventure with two toddlers but we all made it. Sadie was ready for a nap when we got there, however there was just too much to see and do.

So here are some of those decorations I mentioned. Isn't it great?

Here we are outside by the Mickey Mouse flowers. They were beautiful with the fall foliage.

This pumpkin is HUGE and in the middle of the square on Main Street.

I thought this was so pretty. They are on every light post.

Here we are on Main Street. I swear Sadie is really happy. She was just ready for nap.

My second adventure of the day was watching both girls while Andy and Gin went on Indiana Jones. They both did really well which to be honest I thought Atley was not going to be very happy, but she did great. Didn't even notice that her parents were gone. haha! sorry Gin.

We had lunch again at the Golden Horseshoe and I was pleased that "Billy Hill and the Hillbillies" were playing when we got there. Andy and Gin hadn't seen them before. And they are always entertaining.

After we ate we hit a few rides for the girls. Here is Sadie in the Dumbo ride. I really don't understand the change in her. She was absolutely terrified. She kept saying "Buckle" and grabbing the seatbelt. (At least she knows what it does right?) As soon as we were moving though she calmed down.

Here is Andy, Gin & Atley. They were in the Dumbo right behind us.

Then it was off to the Carousel Horses. No big deal right? She loves horses and loved it last time. WRONG!!!

Here are the Olson's before we got on the ride.

Here is Sadie and I on the horses. She is not a happy camper. I am hot and sweaty (it was 88 degrees) but I'm crackin' up at my scaried cat daughter who just keeps saying "Buckle, BUCKLE"

See the tears? Someone was definitely ready for a nap.

Her first time on the tea cups. She actually loved it.

Here I am. Yep I'm kickin' it in the shade watching the girls while Andy and Gin went on the Matterhorn. Sadie was OUT! So when Andy and Gin got back they took Atley to the Submarine/Nemo ride after they broke the Matterhorn ride. Come to find out they were a bit of a jinx with the rides that day. Indiana Jones broke after they went on it and they even broke the tram at the end of the day. hahaha

My sleeping beauty

Alright we've made it to the Parade portion of our day. The girls loved it!! And Sadie and I actually danced the conga with the Characters. Sadie was completely beside herself. We danced with Minnie Mouse and Mary Poppins who fell instantly in love with Sadie. (Who wouldn't) I will upload pictures of that later. They are on Gin's camera.

Atley watching the parade.

After the parade we made our way to the Tram. While we were waiting for the "shoppers" Sadie and I rested by the fountain. There was a nice breeze which helped cool us off. Oh and Sadie's eating her popcorn. (She lives off the stuff now)

So on the way home we decided to find a fast food restaurant for dinner. We got off the freeway and were at a light trying to decide which way to go and all of a sudden Sadie shouts "COME ON". It was so funny all three of us couldn't help but bust out laughing. So that's her new thing. Funny thing is she knows when to use it. Who said she wasn't brillant?