Happy Halloween!

Nana & Bob Bob came for a visit today! 

Chloe modeled her Halloween costume for us 

Silly girl 

Cowgirl Giddy Up 

More face painting at the Lakewood United Methodist Fall Festival (and a spider on her knee!)

2 Year Check Up, Legos & Play-Doh Poop

Chloe had her 2 year check up recently.  She weighs 24 pounds, 6 ounces and is 34 3/4" tall. The doctor confirmed she is a happy, healthy, perfect little girl!

The Shankle's came for a visit last weekend and we went to the Clinton Library to see the Legos exhibit.

I tried for a good group shot & none of them turned out...so I picked the funniest to post instead!

Eli's fave was Mount Rushmore

Tyler & Noah liked the Woo Pig Soiee as Chloe called it!

Big Papa & Grandma Clara came for the day

Chloe said, "Look Mom, it's poo poo!"

And it really did look like poop! Gross but funny! Can you tell we've started potty training?

Funny words from Chloe this week...She told Jillian that Noah to Chloe to shake her ronis in the kitchen while he plays DS.  No idea what it means or where it came from..silly!

Just darn cute!

Fall Fun

Shane & I went to a Razorback football game against Troy on September 17th.  The game & getaway weekend was Shane's birthday present from me.  Unfortunately, we didn't make it through the entire game; we were seated next to the world's worst Hog fan!

These are a few "Monday Fun" pictures.  The weather has been so nice, we've been spending a lot of time outside. 

The swing is always Chloe's favorite!

And the child has no fear!  She'll try anything on the playground.

Chloe has been into dress up more than ever lately.  This is a funny photo Jillian took recently.

But this one is even funnier! We were having our weekly Monday night soiree with Julie & Laney. The girls were playing in Chloe's room. A few minutes later, Chloe comes out in nothing but her jingle bell skirt.  The picture is blurry probably because I was laughing so hard!

Today we went to the Pumpkin Patch and really had a great time!

Water Break! Chloe's says, "It's not a chair, it's a pun-kin!"

Checking out the sunflower in the sunflower patch

In the hay maze

Face painting...times 3!  She wanted more but we settled on a rainbow on her cheek, a pumpkin on her knee, & a spider on her arm! 

The Hayride

With the (giant) scarecrow

Some funny things Chloe has said lately (to me and Jill on separate occasions, similar versions)...

Not to spank her (she's only been spanked as fun not discipline), not to put her in the microwave, not to pee on her foot & not to throw her in the water! Such a silly girl!

She is growing & changing so much so quickly.  I feel if I blink, I might miss something!  She is so smart, so creative and fun to be around.  Her speech is conversational and advanced for her age. 

Now...if we can just get her potty trained!  That's up next!

Baptism, Birthday & Boys!

Tyler was baptized at Poppa's church on Shawn's Birthday!

Jillian planned a second birthday celebration for Chloe at Chuck E Cheese with her friends

Chloe couldn't wait to take a bite!

Make a wish!

Chloe with her friends eating cake

I didn't know this...but Chloe has a huge crush on Chuck E Cheese! She was SO excited to see him!

Chloe had a great second, 2nd birthday - thanks Jill!

At the park with the boys - Eli & Big Papa

These were just too cute - I couldn't pick one of Chloe with her Wo-Ah! 

Chloe's 2nd Birthday Celebration

For Chloe's Birthday, we went with a Sesame Street Party theme

We served "street food" like chicken tacos,

Philly Cheesesteak Sandwiches,

Hot Dogs & Popcorn,

Pretzels & Homemade French Fries!

Sesame Street Bottled Water

Or Lemonade with Sesame Street Cups for the kids!

Gigi had to make our special cupcakes - Elmo, Cookie Monster, the Grouch & Zoey

The birthday girl blows out the candle & sings along with the Happy Birthday song!

Next, the kids (& some adults) decorated their own cupcakes

Chloe with her cupcake masterpiece!

Then it was onto opening presents (in her special chair from Poppa!)

Chloe with Daddy

And of course, a quick game of hide & seek!

Finally, the party moved outside for a little fun in the sun...and WATER!

As much as I love them, they look a little rotten here! 

"We'll get those boys!"  (With a little help from Rocky!)

The present after the presents - a new tricycle from Nana & Bob Bob!

Fun in the photo booth throughout the party!

And they say times change...THEN

And NOW!

Happy Birthday my Sweet Baby Girl!