October!

I really love this time of year! The weather has mostly been pretty awesome, and it's time for some fun activities and lots of birthdays and the start of the holiday season. Kate's school had a scarecrow party during our first week there last year, and it was not nearly as enjoyable as this year because it was held inside their little cafeteria room - straw everywhere! This year, with Kate and her friends being nearly 3, the activities held their attention a wee bit longer, and they had fun romping around in the sunshine. Above, you can see Kate and her best bud Brenley collaborating on some pumpkin decorating. Below that, Jesse diligently worked on his own pumpkin masterpiece. And next, you'll see Kate basically being force into pictures with her own mommy and daddy; then you'll see her smiling proudly with Brenley's mommy! Not cool Kate, not cool...

Finally, you'll see Kate's newest favorite craft supply - SCISSORS! I was quite surprised she was allowed to use them, but then pleasantly surprised with how careful and good she was at it. The whole time, she's saying out loud "let's not cut ourselves. We need to be careful, okay?" which I'm sure is because people are constantly saying that to her at school when she's using them, but it was cute that she's taking her own advice. And no, Brenley wasn't attempting to cut Kate's hair... At least, I don't think so!

Happy Fall everyone!!