Nana and Pumpkins!!

My mom came to visit in October, and of course we went to Bi-Zi Farms! This is our fourth year going, but first time on a weekend without a group. We loved all the "extras" available on the weekend.... bigger pumpkins, duck races, pony rides, corn grinding, and the PUMPKIN LAUNCH! We had a blast.
Jenna and Nana on the hay ride.
Duck races, fueled by hand water pumps.
Morgan playing "follow-the-leader" with Nana at the red barn park.
Taryn's love for the swing is fading... she was trying to climb out. Taryn bonded well with Nana.
Who's idea was the giant pumpkin? It was a bit of a circus act getting those pumpkins back on the hay ride and to the car:) We tried convincing Nana to take one home on the plane.
By the pumpkin launch.
On a trail behind our house, we loved our walks with Nana.
Morgan and Mr. Caterpillar.
Morgan, Jenna and Taryn... our sweeties.

Taryn's 1st Birthday!!

Taryn received this cute baby doll from Grammi and Papa. I'm sure T won't mind if Morgan borrows it;)
Taryn's friend, Troy, came to her party with his family. Emily and I were walking buddies when we were pregnant with these two. I can't believe a year has gone by!
Taryn taste tested her cake first...
... then discovered she could make a mess and put it in her hair. I think some of it made it in her mouth.
Jenna LOVES to plan and prepare for parties! She carefully made the top two "Happy Birthday" signs, and Morgan contributed one as well. They were both such good helpers.

Before church today I just had to attempt a group photo:)
Here is the cake the rest of us enjoyed.
This reminds me of the picture in my baby book with Kami holding me, and Becki by my side. I think my mom's caption was "Don't drop me, Kami!" So, in keeping with tradition, "Don't drop me, Jenna!"

Morgan's 1st Day of Preschool

Whereas Morgan has completed a month of preschool at our house, Tuesday was her first day at another teacher's house. She was excited to go to "Daniel's" house and was all smiles when I picked her up. It was "D" day, and they made dog ears, plus did a lot of fun activities. Morgan is practicing writing letters. We are working with her on saying "L's" and "R's". She is such a fun-loving, imaginative girl. She loves to play house with Jenna, and is very nurturing with her baby dolls and play animals.

Jenna is a KINDERGARTENER!

Jenna's First Curls

4th of July and Muttin Bustin

Here is Justin holding Taryn in our classic hand-me-down dress that all the girls have worn on the 4th.... that would be Taryn, not Justin, in the dress;)
After completing my first 10K since the 8th grade, we all sat down and enjoyed our city's annual parade. Emily and I ran together finishing somewhere in the middle-to-end of the pack:)
My friend, Sheena invited Jenna and Morgan to participate in Muttin Bustin at a rodeo this summer. Jenna was no. 8, Morgan 9.

The girls did awesome. Jenna rode the sheep for 6 seconds, and Morgan did her best until the clown took her off fearing she was too light and would fall. For participating they received these t-shirts that they love wearing as pajamas.

Morgan's 3rd Birthday

Our sweet Morgan is 3 years old today! She loves her new bike. She acted shy when she woke up and saw it in the family room. She enjoyed helping make her barn cake and animal cupcakes. The "pig" was her cupcake of choice at the party. Jenna has been so mature, making sure Morgan gets to choose everything first. Morgan enjoyed playing "duck-duck-goose" with her friends at the park. I love Morgan and all her talents. She brings a sweetness to the room. Sometimes that sweetness is accompanied with mischief in the form of messes (wipes emptied from containers, pen marks on the furniture, etc. etc.). She likes to do things on her own terms, or with mommy helping along side her. She helps herself to just about anything... in the fridge, cupboards, backyard, or garage. She can be so kind, sweet and shy, but watch out because she knows how to defend herself (and her property). She once threw a 6 yr-old off her tricycle. She is so loveable and likes to snuggle with her family members. We love and adore Morgan so much!!