Pumpkin Carving

I thought Addison would be really interested in carving pumpkins. I stripped her down, layed out some plastic on the counters and the floor, and had prepared myself for a mess like no other! However, she surprised me! I couldn't believe how NOT interested she was in the whole process. I am guessing she gets her lack of enthusiam in regards to pumpkin carving from me - because I detest it! (Yes, detest!) But I was a good sport and carved one anyway - I can't remember the last time I did it - and remarkably, it wasn't as bad as I remembered.

This was about as interested as she got and it only lasted about 30 seconds.

The finished product.

My pumpkin.

Lane's pumpkin. This one didn't last long - it was moldy and rotten within 2 days...

Seriously, not interested!

Beach Time with Grammy

No trip to see us in Florida would be complete with out a trip to the beach. On Sunday of my mom and Lane's trip, we got up early. After taking Charlie to work - he was heading to Atlanta for the week - we drove down to Mexico Beach for a morning in the sun. When we left the house, we were kind of worried because it was pretty chilly. However, by the time we got to the beach, the temperture out was perfect - there was even a light breeze to keep the bugs away and to prevent it from getting miserable hot.

It is always fun for me to watch the look on people's faces when they see the white powder beaches here for the first time. And Lane was no exception. He kept saying "it looks like powdered sugar" and it does. Lane was also amazed that in October you could still get into the water. I kept telling him that the water is cold now, but I don't think he believed me. But I guess compared to the Pacific Ocean - a body of water you can't get into ANYTIME of the year - the Gulf of Mexico was feeling good to him.

We had a good time at the beach. I especially had a nice time because I got to sit and enjoy - and Grammy chased the little one for a couple hours. (I miss just sitting and enjoying the sound of the waves.)

Saturday October 24, evening

While my mom was here, Charlie and I thought it would be a great time to take advantage of having a babysitter and have a date night. Grammy was more than happy to do the job. So Charlie and I headed out to Pier Park in Panama City Beach for dinner and a movie. Panera Bread was a real treat since we have to drive quite a distance to have it. And I highly recommend seeing the movie "Couples Retreat." It is a great date movie. All in all, it was a great night for us to get away and we truly enjoyed going out to a meal and having a conversation that wasn't interupted every five seconds by an impatient toddler!

While we were gone, Lane and my mom went on an "alligator hunt." They weren't successful, but Addison did help them find a park to play at instead!

"Come on, Grammy! The park is this way."

Actually, they had spotted a bald eagle that they were trying to get close to so Lane could take a picture.

She doesn't ride in the wagon, she pulls it!

World's strongest baby! (Wouldn't that be nice - Grammy is actually holding her up!)

How can my baby be such a big girl all ready?

There are just no words for this one. She is such a silly kid!

Saturday October 24, morning

"I want this one, daddy!"

Posing for a quick picture.

"I will take this one too!"


She really liked climbing on, around - pretty much all over the pumpkins.

Checking out the small pumpkins.

Also, our new profile picture is from that day at the pumpkin patch.

Our original plan was to take my mom and Lane to the beach on the Saturday of their visit. But after looking at the weather report, we decided to change our plans due to rain. Well, it didn't end up raining, but we went with our alternate plan anyway.

Last year, we didn't carve pumpkins, let a lone buy any. So we thought this year we would get some pumpkins, but we wanted to take Addison to a pumpkin patch. We thought it was something she would really like and would wear her out as well. Of course, we weren't there nearly long enough for her as she threw a fit when it was time to go, but we got some great pictures and she did enjoy it. We will definitely do it again next year - we may even take her to the pumpkin patch in Cottondale, FL where there is a petting zoo as well. (Probably would have just gone there in the first place, but we didn't find out about that one until after the fact.)

Thanks to all my PC facebook buddies who hooked us up with the pumpkin patch we went to. Until you guys told me, I hadn't been able to find one on the internet.

Friday Oct. 23rd

Last Friday my mom, and Lane - a friend's son, flew down to Florida to spend a long weekend with us. The took the red eye and arrived early on Friday morning. Lane had never been on an airplane before so he was really excitted and not interested in taking a nap...

That being said, Addison and I drove to Chuck's squadron to get Lane and my mom out on the flight line to get up close and personal with the F22. A very wide-eyed Lane had lots and lots of questions for Charlie. I think it is safe to say that Lane was impressed.

After that, Addison and I took them home and we all took a nice, LONG nap.

At 3, we took Addison to a Halloween party at one of the squadron's here. The ACS squadron hosts this party every year in thier building. There are crafts, games, snacks, face painting, haunted houses. They go all out! They also decorate all the offices and kids are invited to dress up, come in and trick or treat. Since we feel like she is too little to take her out to trick or treat, this was her moment - and the main reason Grammy came for the visit. And not only was Addison ADORABLE, but she was pretty fearless too. (She had no issues walking into haunted rooms to get candy - she even did better than some of the bigger kids who were scared!)

And I think you will all agree, she was totally adorable in her hula costume! I really struggled deciding what we were going to dress her up as - I thought about a black cat, a ballerina, or a hula girl. All would have been cute - because let's face it - Addison would be cute in ANYTHING she put on - but I think we made the best choice. Not only was she above and beyond cute, there were NO other hula girls at the party so she was totally unique.

Vote for Addison

I have enterted Addison in a cute kid contest. Go vote for her! Here is the link...

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Technical Difficulities

I have so much to get you all caught up on. We had company over the weekend and did some very fun things. However, I am having some difficulties posting pictures to each blog. I am finding myself becoming very frustrated as I am not sure if it is the website or our STUPID computer. (More than likely the computer because it is a HUNK of junk!) So rather than continue to get mad, I am going to walk away. Please check back in a couple of days. You won't want to miss all the cute pictures I have to post!