Halloween

 This Halloween, I wanted to really get into the spirit of it since the twins can actually participate in all the festivities.  I can't believe Daryl went along with it.  It all began by finding a Minnie Mouse costume for a really good price.  Afterwards, Daryl's cousin, Heather offered to make Mickey Mouse shorts for Gabe.  Some friends of my in-laws offered these Daisy and Donald costumes and the rest is history.  Daryl agreed to dress up if we could find yellow baseball socks so he didn't have to wear tights.

Eden was really afraid of all the people and costumes at the trunk or treat!

Gabe was really proud of himself in this costume.  He really thought he was Mickey Mouse.

Levi, Graycie, Leeandra
Gabe, Abram, Lila Ruth, and Eden

Pumpkin Patch

We loaded up the twins and took them on a trip to the Pumpkin Patch to pick out their favorite pumpkin.  The weather was amazing and they were in really good moods.



Every time we put a pumpkin in Gabe's hands he would throw it or try to roll it away.

Eden loved getting on the wagon.

It's Fair Time!

I absolutely LOVE the fair. I've been going to the Dixie Classic Fair ever since I can remember and I've been dying to take the twins. We went last year but they weren't even 1 so there wasn't a lot we could do. This year was different; we had so much fun!

Gabe and Eden did a great job waiting for their turn on the train. I am so glad I snapped these pictures of them watching the train they were about to ride on. They are growing up so fast!

We went to the petting zoo and although they were scared of the animals at first, by the end they were picking up carrots off the ground to feed the goats.

While Gabe and Daddy were waving Bye-Bye, Eden was blowing Bye Kisses to everyone as the train left the station.

One of the last rides we rode was the Wiggle Worm. I don't think Gabe and Eden were actually big enough for it but it was still fun. Gabe squeezed my hand the whole time and timidly tried to hold his hands up in the air like his Daddy.

Our 5th Wedding Anniversary

On October 6th, 2006 Daryl and I were married at Magnolia Manor in Colfax, NC. Pastor Rob Decker officiated a very chilly ceremony at sunset on a Friday evening. I can't believe it has been 5 years since we were married. The blessings God has given are too many to count. I can't wait to see what He has in store for the next 5 years.

She's Got Some Big Shoes To Fill

Eden has always been fascinated with shoes. It began last winter when she began wearing little pink and white tennis shoes. Every time we put her in her carseat she would have her shoes off within minutes. But taking them off wasn't enough; at 18 months old, Eden was able to put her shoes on all by herself and most of the time she put them on the right feet.

So anytime there are shoes laying around the house, Eden has to play with them. This picture captures her latest exploration of daddy's shoes. There's only 1 person in the house who doesn't like Eden to play with their shoes . . . Gabe!