poka tots & jammies all day

One of Lydie's favorite things are poka tots {polka dots}.   I have to admit, she probably got her love of polka dots from me, I do love the cute little fellas.  Most everything I design includes a dot pattern somewhere.  So, of course, I cannot resist a piece of girl clothing if they have dots included.  This is one of many pairs of jammies we own covered with poka tots & definitely one of Lydie's favorites.  Oh & did I mention another one of her favorite things right now is being able to stay at home in her jammies all day?  It doesn't happen every day, of course, but on Lydie Fridays & the weekends, if we don't have other plans, pjs are her clothing of choice!  She knows that Friday is her day home with me & makes a point to tell me when she comes downstairs in the morning "mommy I want to stay in my jammies allll day".  Sure thing miss Lyd, live it up :)

a trip to the pumpkin patch

 

We FINALLY were able to make our way to Kathy's Pumpkin Patch on Saturday morning.  It was still pretty chilly, hence the winter coats, hats & gloves, but the kids could really care less!  They were so excited to finally be there.  Lydie was particularly thrilled, since the last time she was at the pumpkin patch, she was only about 7 months old!  I think she was a little overwhelmed by all the stuff to look at. They all LOVED playing in the corn {Collin got buried by his brother!} & I think Lydie could have gone down the big slide all day long.  After we checked most of the little buildings out & Lydie's hands were nearly purple {she wasn't cooperating with mitten wearing}, we let them each pick out pumpkins.  We picked out a BIG family pumpkin, Collin & Evan picked out large & medium sizes & of course, Lydie had to have a teenie pumpkin for herself {I'll post later our pumpkin carving/drawing adventure}.  It really turned out to be an awesome day with the kiddos.  This was the first year Dan had gone along with us, & I think from now on, he'll be joining us on this family adventure.  It's so awesome to see the excitement on their faces & running around having a great time... after all, isn't that what being a kid is all about?

a family wedding

The first weekend in October, we had a family wedding!  We were so excited to share the day with our nephew Jon & his lovely bride Heather.  When my sister Kathy first started dating Jon's dad, he was merely a preschooler, believe it or not!  Needless to say, we are so happy for Jon & Heather.  I thought I'd share some shots my sister Carol captured from that happy day!

The Happy Couple

Lydie in her princess dress. {when I was getting her dressed that day, she announced that today, she would be a princess!}

This little candy girl was thrilled to find sour cherry balls {Jon's fave} in cute heart tins all over the tables!

Cute cousins Erin, Lydie & Collin

Jon's twin, Jenny {we love that girl!} & Alec 

 

these are just a few, hopefully I can share more later!  Lydie especially had a great time, after fitting in a snooze during the wedding, she was rarin' to dance & twirl that dress at the reception!  

Lydie+outside=happy

notice rocks in hand..

uh, oh

Today we made sure we got outside to enjoy the beautiful weather.  We pulled Lydie's cozy coupe & trike out on the driveway to play {unfortunately she was more interested in the rocks & what Daddy was doing around the house}.  The boys have been lovin' this weekend for 4 wheelin' & watching Xmen movies w/ their Dad.  Thankfully, we all got some fresh air & loved playing in the sunshine!  Plus, I was able to get out the camera to get some sweet shots.  Next weekend won't be nearly as laid back with a wedding & our church auction & dinner, we'll be on high speed from Thursday night to late late Sunday night!

happy accident pics

I'm not sure what I did here {aka I don't know photography lingo}, but thought it was sorta cool!