Moose, rabbits, dragons and more.....

Amy started Halloween with her class party. Both Savanna and I were there to help celebrate. Don't you like my moose hat? One of my old friends gave that to me as a joke, but I have worn it a couple of times for an easy costume. Very fetching, don't you think...(tee hee hee).
Amy was "Astrid" from the movie "How To Train Your Dragon."
Ms. Becker (Amy's teacher) had lots of food, games and prizes for the kids. She really did a great job.
The kids had fun decorating their own cookies.
Savanna and Amy with their cookie.
Party pictures... kids playing games for the prizes.
Ms. Becker is the one in pink handing Amy the plate...Amy and Ms. Becker.
One of the games was to see who could find the piece of bubble gum in the pile of whipped cream. You place a piece of gum on a plate, cover with mounds of whip cream and the person has to eat their way to the gum without using their hands. The first one to find the gum is the winner. It was hilarious to watch.



Amy handing out her treats to classmates.
For Trick or Treating, Amy dressed up like a bunny rabbit. Here she is just before she left. She does like to pose for the camera!
A dragon came Trick or Treating and of course we had to ask it in.... I found this costume a few months ago. Kylie looked so cute in it!

Kylie and her Papa.
Jesse, Karla, and Kylie.
Papa and Kylie reading a book.
Amy giving her sister a few more ears.
Man, look at all that candy; what a haul! Of course, you have to dump it all on the living room floor and sort it to see exactly what you got. Some things never change.....
How about this next costume!!! I bet it looks very familiar to some folks. The skeleton costume is one that my mom made for my little brother when he was younger. Last time I was in Seattle, I was able to bring it home with me. It fit Amy perfectly, but she had picked out a bunny rabbit for Trick or Treating months ago.

 

November...

Our eighty pound lap dog!!! He always has to be next to us... I know the pics aren't the greatest, but this shows how big our "little" baby is!!  He weighs almost 80 pounds.
Kylie just hanging out at Nana's and Papa's.
Neka likes to be next to Kylie and/or Amy whenever he can. He loves both of them!!! He laid down with Kylie on her blanket and had just given her a little kiss!! 



Kylie likes to sit up now and play.  She is growing so fast!  I just love her smile!





She has found her fingers now.  I think she is teething because of all drool!   She just has a great time playing and chewing on them!
 






When Amy was little, we had some helium balloons with clips on them and attached them to her feet. When she kicked, of course, the balloons move. She had so much fun with them, that we thought Kylie would like it also.





Of course Amy had to get in on the action also!

October..

Fall colors.....


Kylie sure is a happy baby!
Kylie was looking up and smiling at her Papa when I got these shots. I just love her smile.
She looks a little bored here tho...
Kylie really getting excited about kicking!



Amy "swimming" in the hot tub with Papa.
Neka waiting for the ball to be thrown.
I wonder what Nana has in her purse?

Kylie with my girlfriend, Joanne.
Horseback riding at Swampy Acres is one of Amy's most favorite things to do. Papa was in charge this time.
Evidently, Papa let her ride more than once, because this is a different horse!
Swampy Acres also has other animals; so of course Amy needed to check them all out.