Thursday, October 22, 2009

Fall Fun


Over the past couple weekends we've been busy soaking in the crisp fall air at some fun fall activities with our friends, the Itens. A couple weeks ago, we visited a fall festival held at Latta Plantation, a historic plantation in the area. They had a small hay maze and a few animals for the kids to check out. Paige wasn't in much of a mood for pictures so we didn't get the best poses that day.

This past Sunday, we took a drive to a pumpkin patch about 40 minutes away and it was well worth it. They had plenty of activities for kids, including goats to feed, a hayride, corn maze, tomato sling shot (more for the adults, as you'll see), and of course, the pumpkin patch itself. We all had a great time, especially considering it ran into Paige's nap time. She loved the hayride and waved to everyone on it. I think she thought she was in a parade?! Maybe a future county fair queen on our hands!

As you can see, there was quite the difference in weather between the two weekends. From short sleeves to coats! Guess fall is truly here.













Birthday Suit Pics


Since we have this fancy new camera and because we didn't have a chance on the actual day, we decided to try and take a few pictures of Paige in her birthday outfit. She cooperated very well, especially when we gave her a huge lollipop to eat. It took her a while to figure out which end of the lollipop was the tasty one but, as you can see, she (and the floor) quickly became a sticky mess. We tried to narrow them down a bit but there are still quite a few. Just a warning!

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Monday, October 19, 2009

Lollipop, Lollipop...

Oh lolli, lolli,lolli, lollipop. On Saturday, October 3rd, we celebrated Paige's first birthday with a lollipop themed party. I had seen the idea on the Internet and loved it. I'd been planning the party for a few months; making invitations, decorations, Paige's outfit, etc. so it was a bit of a relief to see the day come. Of course, like anything you anticipate for so long, it was over in a flash. Everything went great but for all that planning I would have liked to enjoy it a little longer! We were lucky enough to have both sets of grandparents in for the big day as well as several friends from the area to help us celebrate. Paige only had one slight (ok, we couldn't get her out of her high chair fast enough) meltdown when she ate her cupcake, which I would have guessed would be her favorite part. Maybe too much activity, too many people? Who knows!

Us at the party. Unfortunately, it went by so quickly that this was the best picture we had of the three of us.
It's my party and I'll cry if I want to!

Paige's first birthday was definitely a bittersweet occasion for me. On one hand, I am excited to celebrate the end of the first year but still somewhat saddened by how quickly time has past. She's really at such a fun stage and I want to remember every minute of it!
Here are a few photos from the party. You'll also find several albums from the week. Enjoy!

Paige with Grandma and Grandpa and her new wagon, a birthday gift from them.
Testing out her gift from Nana and Papa.
Cupcake tower before the party.
One of my favorite projects; a month by month photo banner of Paige's first year.
Another fun project, lollipop hair bows for the favor bags.

Paige photo lollipops.

Wednesday, October 14, 2009

New Camera Pics

Playing in our sunroom, which has just been "renovated" into a playroom. Basically, the toys took over.


Helping Mom with the laundry. Wish I felt this excited as I fold clothes!



For all of you that are looking for Paige's birthday pictures, they are on their way. Drew promises me that he will sort through them and have them up by the weekend!

In the meantime, I thought I'd post a few pictures we took with our new camera. We just weren't happy with the quality of pictures we were getting with the last so we splurged on a new Nikon and have been very happy with the way they've turned out! Here are a few we took around the house.

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Playing one warm fall evening. Notice the butterscotch chip remnants around her mouth. Yum!
Watching Daddy mow the lawn in the backyard.