Pumpkin Patch 2013

I love going to the Pumpkin Patch with the girls, it’s one of my favorite things about Fall. I never went as a child, so it’s so much fun that this has become a tradition in our family (we’ve gone every year since the girls were born).

They loved looking around the farm, the hayride, and running through the “patch.” I love how things never get old with them, every year it’s like an entirely new place! This year we went through the “haunted house” or as the girls called it, the “witch’s house.” They are VERY interested in witches this year, and have become obsessed with the movie “Hocus Pocus.” We even have witch and ghost hunts in our house now!  I LOVE that they LOVE Halloween like I do!!

Lily and Papa on top of the world!

Madi running through the mini-maze!

Cowgirls!

Loved going for a ride

Close ups :-)

Daddy, Ladies, and Pumpkins!

 

Circus 2013

This is the second year in a row that we’ve been able to go to the Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey Circus (love free tickets), and we love it! The girls were really excited to see the animals, which is their favorite part! We didn’t get to stay for the entire show (attention span lasted about an hour, which was pretty impressive!), but we’re already looking forward to next year!

Getting ready to leave

 We had a lot of fun!!

Had to throw this one in there...Gotta love race car shopping carts :-)

Sea Life Aquarium and Tiblow Days 2013

August turned out to be a very busy month in our house. Two of the highlights were the Sea Life Aquarium and Tiblow Days.

We were pretty excited to take the girls here in mid-August. It was a nice way to get out of the heat, and try something new (an accidental theme for us this year). I found a coupon for one free kid ticket per adult, so we were able to cut the cost in half (thank goodness, because it’s a little pricey). When we got in the aquarium, the girls were instantly excited. They love looking at animals, and really had a ball! Lily even touched a star fish (Madi wasn’t too keen on that part). We could hardly keep ahold of them, because they were so excited to see sharks and “Nemo” fish. I’m sure we’ll be back next year!

My Favorite!

 After the aquarium, we walked across the street to the free Curious George exhibit. It was pretty crowded, but the girls had fun exploring George's world!

I have been to my hometown’s annual Tiblow Days celebration/parade since I was 5 years old. The parade goes right in front of my parents’ house, so I always had a front row seat (minus the year’s when I was in the parade with the high school band…). This year we decided to try something different, though. We signed up for the Tiblow Trot Walk, which was supposed to be a nice 2 mile walk. It ended up being closer to 3 miles, in 90 degree weather, while pushing a stroller (gotta admit, glad that Daddy pushed that thing most of the way). The entire walk seemed to be up-hill, and I ended up with a blister…I think we’ll pass of the Trot next year. The girls did have fun though, of course they got to ride in the shade the whole time ;-)

The parade was a lot of fun, but it was pretty hot as well. The girls had their bags ready to grab candy! It was nice, because neither of them was scared and enjoyed seeing the bands and horses go by.

Up before the sun was out!

After the race with Papa

Gross, hot, and tired...but we all finished!

Has the parade started yet?!

We hear the band!

Ready for candy

Too loud!

Parades are awesome!

  

Overall, August was a busy and very hot month! This mom is looking forward to fall!!

First Visit to the Dentist

Our pediatrician recommended that we wait to take the girls to their first dentist visit until they were 3, because kids are usually more cooperative by that age (good advice, I think the prizes/bribes worked a lot better than they would have at a younger age). So, once the girls turned 3 we made their appointment for August 10^th. 

If I’m being honest, I was completely dreading this appointment. I was sure that they would both freak out, be uncooperative, and that the whole thing would be a disaster…Well, I was pleasantly surprised! When we walked into the office, I was blown away. It was full of movie screens and video games! The girls parked in front of “Up” until it was time to go back. Our hygienist was very patient and explained everything to the girls. They did an excellent job, and even sat for a X-Ray. The best part was that they each got a prize, a sticker, a popsicle, a balloon, and a new toothbrush! They were pretty much in heaven! 

I’m really so glad that their first appointment was a good one (with no cavities)!