A Big Girl Bed for Harlow

Earlier today Jon took apart Harlow's crib to make room for her new big girl bed. It was such an exciting milestone, although I felt a little bit sad that my 'baby' wasn't such a baby anymore but was on her way to becoming a big girl. We had never retired the crib so this was the first time in 7 years we were taking it apart and putting it away. Ok enough with the sad talk, let's get back to the exciting milestone.

Harlow was thrilled to get a big girl bed of her very own, her big sister and brother were just as excited as she was. After pictures/video, a few unauthorized jumps on her bed and a book she couldn't wait to get tucked-in bed but after the lights went out she had a change of heart. She started to cry, she jumped out of bed and pointed to go out of her room. I brought back in her small baby pillow that she used in her crib and put her on her bed tummy side down as I would have put her in her crib and she quickly settled in for sleep. She never came out of her room so her first night in a big girl bed was a success. I plan on sneaking in her room before I go to bed to see how my big girl is sleeping.

We still have some rearranging to do in her room but we ran out of time today so for now I just have pictures of Harlow in her new bed.

Paige & Aiden couldn't wait to join Harlow for a story in her new bed

harlow evelyn 27 months old

sweet dreams, we love you xoxo mom & dad

Pumpkin Picking Time

It was time for us to go to our local pumpkin patch and let each of the kids pick out a pumpkin. This pumpkin patch also has a hay maze, a hay ride, 2 bounce houses, a few games and of course a lot of pumpkins. The kids had a great time running around playing and we had several hay rides by the time we were finished.

We will carve our pumpkins next weekend and I will roast up some of the pumpkin seeds. We also did our annual BOO-ing this weekend, I will work on another Blog post to share some pictures with you all.

Harlow took this picture when we were on the hay ride...

I love Paige's boots...I really need to get myself a pair

The cutest little girl in the patch. Harlow's dress is by Matilda Jane and boots are by Joyfolie.

Our 3 Perfect Pumpkins - 2011

Happy Fall Y'all!!!

My Little Slugger #31

It only took me one game to realize how much I loved watching my little man play baseball. I look forward to game day each Saturday.

Aiden is so excited to be #31 on the Tigers team this season, he has a great team with a really good coach. I hope both his talent and love for the game continue to grow because I sure would love to see him play each year. I took some pictures of his 3rd game yesterday.

Go Tigers!!!

Reading with Love

Both Paige and Aiden really enjoy reading to Harlow and one night last week Jon recorded Aiden reading to her using his iPhone, it was such a precious moment between them.

Toddler Trouble Thursday

I was trying to get stuff together for a craft I was hosting for my playgroup this morning and just when I was finished and was ready to start getting the kids dressed I find Harlow covered in marker. I asked her if she touched markers and she shook her head, looked away and said, "noooo".

She wore some of her 'art' all day because I couldn't get it all washed off.

Sleeping Beauty and the Roly-Poly

Today I took the kids to a playdate over at a local community center to play with friends and lucky for me it's next to this beautiful nature preserve. I always keep that in mind when getting the kids dressed for this monthly event because I like to snap a few pictures before we head in to play.

It's been raining here on and off the past few days so Aiden kept entertained outside playing with several roly-poly bugs while Harlow ran around in the mud. Both the lighting and weather were just perfect so I was ok with the mud.

Harlow is wearing a Platinum Matilda Jane Sleeping Beauty Ellie, my very favorite Joyfolie shoes and I made the butterfly headband to match.

Aiden is wearing Gap and a roly-poly bug...LOL!

Hope your all having a terrific Tuesday!

Flutterfly

I was so excited the morning of the Butterfly Festival, I look forward to this event every year. I laid out the 'perfect' outfit for Harlow the night before with great anticipation of getting some amazing pictures with her and the butterflies. I knew I could get some candid pictures of Aiden playing with the butterflies.

With camera in hand I couldn't wait to get into that butterfly tent, Aiden dashed off with a smile from ear to ear and Harlow, well she clung to me for dear-life. I had her a few steps from my leg for just a few minutes but just then a butterfly landed on her eye lash, she freaked out and back on my hip she went.

Harlow and I followed Aiden around in the tent taking pictures of him while he happily played with the butterflies. I held out hope that Harlow would get back down and give it another chance but instead she clung to me crying and pointing out each 'flutterfly' as she called them that even came close to us with much distress in her voice. I was able to sneakily place a butterfly on her back and on her headband for a picture or two but that was about all I could get this year.

Aiden with his friend Tommy

So pretty!

I did bring home a chrysalis for both Paige and Aiden. We all enjoyed watching the butterfly emerge and then releasing them. Surprisingly, Harlow stood calmly and watched me release each one calling out the "flutterfly" with much excitement as it flew away. Maybe there is hope for next year?