Little Pumpkins

So we decided to make our annual pumpkin patch trip today.

The wheelbarrow is getting pretty full!

It was a beautiful day, but rather hot -- in the 90s.
I was proud of the kids and how well they handled the heat.

Caleb, don't eat the dead leaves!!

Abby had to get one more shot in the "girl" pumpkin.

Waiting for their [$7!!!] pony ride.

She was excited about it...

...until she actually got on the thing. :)

Abby LOVED it!!

Essie -- not so much.

Part of the problem was the fact that she was caddywampus in the saddle and kept thinking she was going to fall off.

But they didn't seem to notice she was crooked (even though we kept trying to let them know), so off she promptly came (and we were partially refunded for her "ride").

They were nice enough to give Caleb a free sit.

These are called "Cinderella pumpkins." Of course, Abby wanted to get one. ;)

Munchkins

Can you tell by his expression we kind of like each other?

Above: Just about to sneeze.

These may all look the same to you, but to me, they are each different.

Priceless.

Yes, Abby is swinging on Essie's lap.

Hilarity.

Then, of course, Essie had to give it a whirl.

It is so good to watch them become such good friends...

They are playing so well together lately.

Makes this mama's heart ~~SING~~!

Mr. Cute-E-Pie

Glamorous

Had too much fun snapping these off with

Miss Never-Sits-Still

When the smiles start looking painful, you know you've gotta stop. :)

Little Ballerina

Well, we took the plunge and enrolled Abby in ballet/tap classes. She L-O-V-E-S it! It makes my heart sing to watch her.

Birthday Gifts

Girls got new bikes for their birthdays (just around the corner).

We are having a ball riding them up and down the street.

Abby even rode hers all the way to the park and back...even took off way ahead of me (that's another story).