Lexi on the Election

This morning, I told Lexi that we are going to be getting a new President of the United States. She just looked at me. Then, I asked her if she wants to know his name.

She asked, "Is it Santa Clause?"

Tex Ren Fest 2008

Sunday, we went to the Texas Renaissance Festival. It is becoming quite a fun Fall tradition. With two kids, we had a lot more activities to try. Our Princess Lexi and Knight Jordan had a wonderful time. In fact, Lexi cried all the way to the car because she wasn’t ready to leave. She has also asked me several times if we can go again.

Costumed Characters





Posing



Just Fun





Mom & Lexi working on Stick Trick



Joining a Bagpipe Performance




Face Paint Photos

Trunk-or-Treat

For Halloween, we did the trunk-or-treat thing at church. Steve took Lexi and Jordan around to all the trunks with their friends Avery, Camden & Savannah, while I handed candy out to kids. We all had fun.

Lexi & Jordan get Ready for Halloween


At home


Cupcake Walk with Dad


Posing with Camden (Lion Tamer)


Full Costume


With Friends - Avery (tight rope walker) & Camden


Kiss from her Beloved Camden


Stopped to Smile


Gathering Candy


Admiring a Decorated Trunk

School Halloween Party

Craft Table

Parade

Entire Class

Pumpkin Carving

We have finally been able to see a little bit of Dad these last two days, so we took advantage of it last night and did our pumpkin carving. Dad & Lexi worked on the pumpkin, while Jordan explored the yard, and I took pictures and watched Jordan.

Pumpkin Festival

Yesterday, I took Lexi and Jordan to the Life is Good Pumpkin Festival. We had fun at most of their stations including needle (candy) in a hay stack, petting zoo, games, face painting, etc.

Peek-a-BOO

Mr J

Petting Zoo

Ring Toss

Butterfly Face

Back at home

Where Dad Lives

Conversation last night at 7pm:

Lexi- "Dad doesn't live in Montana."

Me- "You're right. Where does he live?"

Lexi- "At work" (quite true)

Me- "Oh...he will be here in a little while."

Lexi- "Yeah, he is coming to visit us. He is my friend."

After that, I called Steve to tell him about the conversation & let him know that he should probably dart through traffic to get home as soon as possible. When he finally got home at 7:45pm, I had him read her bedtime stories because it had been a while since he had done it.

Feeling Better

Lexi is feeling better, so it was back to school for her today. She is still a little hoarse, but she just couldn't miss the birthday celebrations for her teacher, Ms. Libia. I even made a card for her to take.

Sad Cries from a Talker

Last night, Lexi started sounding hoarse. I figured that I would probably be keeping her home from school today, but I wanted to wait until morning to decide. This morning, she was clearly worse. She even started crying while she said “I can’t talk!” That was pretty much repeated over and over again all day. What a tough thing for a non-stop talker to have to deal with. The pediatrician confirmed that she has strep throat. Lexi has gotten lots of television time and rest today. Hopefully, the drugs start kicking in and she is much better tomorrow. By the way, she is now 31 lbs.

Boo at the Zoo

On Saturday, we went to the zoo for their annual Boo at the Zoo event. It is basically like any other day at the zoo except some kids were in costumes and their were several booths handing out tootsie rolls. Most of the animals also had pumpkins to chew on. Here are the photos of Lexi:

Turtle

A Better View of the Elephants

Brushing the Goat

Fake Log

Eagle's Nest

Zebras & Such

Fake Bird

Flamingos