Down Time

Lexi woke up from her nap and wanted to play, so we had a little down time in our day.

Day on the Farm

Saturday, we took a little trip out to Dewberry Farm with our friends for fun and rural experiences. Ok, so mostly fun without any of the hardwork. We had a great day and will have to mark this event on our calendars for next year.

Trick-or-Treat Queen

Lexi became a real professional tonight even though it was her first time going trick-or-treating the normal American way (in a neighborhood). I think it only took one or two houses before she realized what wonderful things were in store, with a little help from her buddies (Avery & Camden). They all ran up to the houses anxiously waiting for more & more treats. It was hard to hold them back.

First Renaissance Festival

Lexi experienced her first Renaissance Festival yesterday. Given the fact that she loves being around people and seeing lots of activity, you can bet that she had a blast. She has also become extremely fascinated by princesses in the last month. It comes from a Disney Princess book we have. She was pointing out women and girls in princess and fairy costumes all over the place. She also pointed out the numerous "scary" costumes. There was plenty of interesting people around. Seeing the people dressed up was almost as fun as the festival itself. We all had a great time.

Pumpkin Carving

Enjoying the Cold Front

We finally got our first cold front on Monday. Unfortunately, it rolled in right in the middle of my morning walk with Lexi. One minute it was warm (mid 70s). Suddenly, the sky turned black and a cold wind whipped in. I had heard that it was going to be later and that rain was supposed to follow. I don't think I have walked that fast since I got pregnant. It took us about 20 minutes to get back to the house. About 5 blocks away, the rain hit. Lexi hid under the stroller's tarp, but I came back soaking wet.

While it was a miserable morning, Steve and I have been looking forward to this weather change for a while. I thought I was prepared. I had bought quite a few warm clothes for Lexi, but I had overlooked pjs. Yesterday, I took her out shopping. The funny thing is that we ran into a friend of mine that was doing the same thing. She has a 2.5 year old & is very pregnant (due beginning of Dec).

Halloween Sugar Rush

Several times a year (especially during the holidays), I make goodies for Steve to take to work. This month, I thought it would be fun to get Lexi involved. Since she loves coloring, painting, and using a glue stick, she would be interested in decorating cupcakes, right? What was I thinking? She was only interested in licking the icing off of the first one and eating candy corns.

We made the cupcakes in the evening and cleaned up just in time for her dadda to get home. He told me that I created a monster. The sugar rush had her running around like an insane kid. I managed to get her to eat dinner and then she was off to destroy the house. She attacked my closet and then the linen closet. When I finally got her into bed, I heard her singing and talking to herself for about half an hour. Hopefully, the affects wear off before she wakes up this morning.

Little Pumpkin Fest

Our neighborhood hosted a little pumkin fest at a park near our house. Lexi got to ride on her first long horn (this is Texas), taste her first snow cone, and pick out a pumpkin. Actually, she tried to pick up almost all of them. We all had a good time and even bumped into one of my friends that has twins Lexi's age.

Squishy Pumpkin

Our New Cat

While we were in Virginia, some of the girl cousins asked what Lexi was going to be for Halloween. No decisions had been made, so they suggested a cat. I think it had something to do with their love of cats as well as Lexi's numerous "meows." As you can see, Lexi is certainly hip to the idea. Everyday, she asks to wear the tail and ears. I usually let her for a little while.

Favorite Blankey

Pumpkin Time

Reading in Bed

Granny's Party

Great Granny's birthday bash was this past weekend. The trip was long, but well worth it for the family time and the big event. It was nice for Lexi to be around cousins. She got to play with them and they were great for me because they helped entertain her.

When we got to the party, Lexi was quite a handful. She didn't want to pose for pictures and cried for me to hold her. After I got her some finger foods (veggies & crackers) and saw her gobble them down like a starving child, I realized that it was my fault. I didn't give her a snack after her nap. She also dove into her dinner while entertaining the people sitting around us. She just loves attention. With food in her belly, she was happy and very loud. I had to stand at the back of the hall during the program. She kept pointing at Granny and Granddad and shrieking out their names. She also kept saying, "Emily (the MC) talking!" I took her outside for some discipline and to have a little talk with her, but that only made coming back worse. She wanted to be outside because being quiet is just too difficult for her. Of course, the few times that we went to the front (to be introduced & read a poem), she was fine. This girl clearly likes to be the center of attention, but it was Granny’s day.

Next time I go anywhere important, I am dragging Steve along (even if he has a conference) so we can switch off and have hands to take more pictures. I will also bring her coloring book, because it is one of the few activities that she enjoys enough to be fairly quiet. By the way, I blame this talking gene on that side of the family. Steve, George & Granny all love to talk. I am not saying that my family is quiet. They are NOT. It is just that I was a shy enough kid that I didn't like all the attention.

Happy To You, Granny!

Great Granny Lou


Great Grandma Law

For the past few days, Lexi has been carrying around a test print of Granny Lou's party program. On the front of the program there is a picture of Granny that she points to and sings/says, "Happy to You, Granny!" She has also been sifting through old pictures and can pick out Granny almost every time. I figure that this is the best preparation for our trip to the BIG Party in Virginia.

Last week, I realized that both of Lexi's living Great Grandmothers have a birthday this month. Not only that both of them are our fathers' mothers. That is about where the similarities end though. We all know it is Granny Lou's 90th birthday. As for my grandmother, she has always claimed to be 29. I am guessing that she is near 80. Granny Lou is also very involved in the community and her family. My Grandma is a bit of a hermit and quite anti-social. I guess that can happen when you are a rancher in the mountains of Idaho (I haven't seen her in 10 years). Anyway, this is the birthday month for Lexi's Great Grandmas. --Happy To You!

Bath Toys

Toddler Bed is Really a Slide

Lately, I have been feeling really lazy about blogging. I have realized though that Lexi's blog doesn't need a lot of mumbo jumbo when pictures and videos will do. In this first video, I think she is trying to tell me that she wants to go to the park. When we bought her bed, we had no idea the fun she would have on it. I also think she is going to be sad when we actually put it together.



In this video, she actually opens up a little and talks on camera.