Swing Set

A few weeks ago our new swing set was assembled in our backyard.The girls were SO excited. The watched almost the entire process.

It began around 8:30 looking like this

and by about 12, it was complete!

That afternoon the Willertons came over to hang out and have dinner. The boys had a gret time playing with A and E.

The next morning we were up and out on the swing set bright and early. (Don't you love Elyse's outfit ;) )

This was the day that Elyse learned to pump on the swing. Since then she hasn't stopped. She loves swinging!

Hooray for backyards and swing sets!

Growing Up

Our girls are growing up. Yesterday Anastasia slept in her toddler bed for the first time. She stayed in there all night (as far as we could tell) and didn't get out of it until I came and got her in the morning.  Why now you ask? Well the thing that sealed the deal for Anastasia getting out of her crib was a great deal on a toddler bed at Once Upon a Child :)

Elyse wanted to try out the bed too.

Crazy eyes.

She is taking her first nap in the bed as a write this. I hope she is sleeping and not up wondering around the room :)

Elyse is also growing up. She got her first bike today. It's a Tinker Bell bike- not your typical green Tinker Bell, but a more punk fairy (if Tinker Bell can be "punk"). She seemed to do ok, but has a hard time turning still and getting started.

We got Anastasia some wheels too, but unfortunately her legs are still a little too short. I thought she would be able to power it with her feet, but when she pushes off, her ankles hit the back :( Hopefully she will grow fast.

Old Time Christmas Tree Farm

On Saturday we were able to go to a Pumpkin Patch as a family. This time we went to a pumpkin patch a little closer to home: the Old Time Christmas Tree Farm.

We started with a train ride through the Christmas tree farm.

Next the girls jumped

and slid

and ran through the obstacle course

We then ventured over to the area where they were selling Halloween decorations. Anastasia wanted her picture with all of the cut outs, but I'll just share one ;)

And, of course, a trip to the pumpkin patch would not be complete without pictures with pumpkins :)

Anastasia was fading at the end as she "posed" with the pumpkins we picked out.

But she saved a few smiles:

We had a great time making memories :)