disneyland highlight......

Here is definitely one of the top three moments from our trip. I'm sure you will all agree with that.......

disneyland....

This weekend we took Charleigh to Disneyland for the first time. Judging by the squeals of laughter as we rode down the escalator on our way to the tram, we figured she would be a big fan. And she was! We started the day at the teacups (Mommy's all time favorite). True to form as my daughter, she LOVED them. That definitely made my heart happy. From there, we enjoyed the rest of the park. Unlike her mom as a child, Charleigh was more than willing to sleep when tired so the day was much more pleasant with a rested child. Nothing scared her except for when the boats bumped together on Pirates. She did not enjoy that. All in all, it was such a wonderful trip and we can't wait to do it again!

Mommy and Charleigh on their favorite ride
Riding Dumbo with Daddy
Meeting Mickey for the first time with Nana
Enjoying the castle cookie she decorated with Papa's help
Watching the parade on Daddy's shoulders

i know it's mean.....

....but what parent can really help themselves? last week Charleigh woke up after only 30 minutes of a nap seemingly wanting lunch. I obliged this request only to discover this scene about 3 minutes later. Like any good mother who discovers their child passed out in a strange place, my first thought was to grab the camera......

fun in the nursery.....

I am currently doing childcare at our old church on Thursday mornings during their women's bible study. My so-called kids are just Charleigh and a 2-year-old boy named Jonny. It is so fun to watch them interact and play each week. I have recently decided that there are few things are cute as seeing a child sitting in those little plastic chairs in the nursery eating Cheerios....I just love it.

halloween night

halloween night.....

Halloween turned out to be a bit of a marathon for us. Hectic, but so much fun. We started by going to the homes of a couple family members. Not as much for candy as simply to share Charleigh's cuteness with them. Next we met up with the millions of parents and kiddies at the Goens' house. Everyone was too adorable for words and it was so fun to be included in the chaos. We opted not to go trick or treating since Charleigh didn't really need the candy anyways. So we left and picked up Papa (Nana had bible study and Daddy was sick) and went out to Daybreak's harvest festival to visit old friends. Charleigh had a blast playing a couple games and, after some initial coaxing, decided that she LOVES the bounce house......

halloween party.....

Nana's adorable costume, complete with hoop skirt and bloomers
Playing the "lay down and go to sleep" game that Daddy taught her
Charleigh attempting to escape the family picture
This picture just cracks me up. She is actually looking for the little boy who is hiding under the table for hide-n-go-seek. He did not appreciate her giving away his spot. This reminds me of The Wizard of Oz.

We were lucky enough this year to enjoy Halloween in three separate events. The first was a party at Uncle Jamie and Aunt Karrie's house on the 20th, then came the Bridge trick or treating event in Carpinteria, and last, but not least, the big night itself. We had so much fun showing off our little clown in her adorable costume that Nana made for her. Lots of pics were taken, but I'll just share highlights. Here are some from the first party.......