Halloween!

This year for Halloween Ross wanted to go as John Elder. The Sons of Katie Elder has turned into one of his favorite movies so naturally he chose the John Wayne character. He had Dad dress up as John's Dad - though he was never in the movie and we have no clue what he looked like. :)

Aves wasn't interested in a costume so I made her a fun dress with witches silhouettes. I did get her a witch hat but she wouldn't even wear it.

Ross added the stick horse to the costume last minute. He was so excited over his costume and told me I did a great job putting it together. I made the vest and dyed the white bandanna cream.

Comparison picture. SO much fun this year!

First Tooth Loss - Ross

Ross lost his first tooth while visiting Poppy and Granny. It literally wasn't lose one day and then next it was about to fall out. 

Tiniest tooth I've ever seen.

I wasn't prepared for such a quick loss so I had to whip him up a pillow super quick. It is razorback fabric and he's quite happy with it.

About 2 seconds after he put the tooth in the pillow he decided he wasn't ready to part with it forever so he dictated a letter to the Tooth Fairy. 

We put it in a ziploc along with the tooth and left the note.

The next morning he had special money with glitter on it and that sweet fairy left the tooth as requested. 

Just Some Randoms

Our little princess.

Photo Ops with Mr. Michael

Pajama day at school.

Scary teeth - this is hilarious in person.

She couldn't wait until it got cold enough to wear her "razorback".

Yes, minnie slippers to church.

Selfie with Mommy

We won't wear the princess panties but we sleep with them.

Annual Branson Trip

We look so forward to our annual Branson trip. Our first stop is for lunch - pizza of course.

 

Next stop is Tractor Supply at Harrison.

Final stop is the house in Branson. This was a different house than last year and had even more fun stuff. 

We took the kids to the park after McKenna arrived and we got stuff unpacked. 

I think she needed a bigger bed. 

Friends back together. 

The next day we saw Jonah and we loved it! Aunt Amanda and her crew we able to come this year.

After dinner they settled in for a 3D movie. 

Friday we went to Silver Dollar City. Poppy bought all the kids John Deere shirts to wear. 

Uncle Steve was such a sport. Even though he'd just had surgery on his ACL he still went. I think he enjoyed his scooter. 

This was by far Avery's favorite ride. She probably rode it a solid 30 times. 

Train ride! 

Swings! 

Uncle Kev took pity on me and a certain little girl and met us to ride with her since my stomach just can't take much of it. 

After SCD some of the adults took Daddy to eat for his birthday at Joe's. He never ever gets to go when we are there so it was a nice treat. Lucky dog also got the full birthday embarrassment. 

On the last night we went to Dixie Stampede and Poppy and Granny kept the younger kids. He sent this picture of Avery entertaining the boys by blowing bubbles.

Poppy enjoyed some serious snuggle time this trip.

Last day and no one was ready to go. Avery was definitely not happy when I picked her up from the wagon to put her in the vehicle. 

Fun times and more memories made. 

Zoo with the Sophomores

Avery's class went to the zoo for their annual trip. It was weird not having Ross there this year.

I make a good step stool.

 Checking out the lions.

Comparison pic from last year and this year. Not such a baby. 

Train ride.

I made her dress. She loves this fabric. Will definitely have to make another next year. 

I love this picture.