Go, Go, Goers!

I can't believe we're already halfway through October...it's been a busy fall with trips, hunting, family visiting, work, play, etc.  Plus, we're getting ready for Halloween and trying to take advantage of the last few warm weeks of the year before the snow flies. Last weekend, my parents visited from Colorado - they hadn't seen Ava since last Thanksgiving, and they couldn't believe how big she has gotten, as well as how chatty she is.  Scott and I think there was some definite bonding that happened, as my mom called this past week to say hi to Ava.  Not me.  But Ava.  :) Here are just a few highlights from their visit: Reading with Grandma Karen At the Afton Apple Orchard Climbing up the tire mountain... And back down... Lots of swings to play on! Although, I think she might be a wee too big for this one. Not so sure about feeding these animals... On the hayride Helping Grandpa Doug fin...

Ava's Halloween costume came on Friday, and it is so stinkin' cute!  She was super excited to try it on, and had I let her, she would have run around wearing it for the rest of the night.  We need to buy a pair of black mary janes to complete the outfit, and then we will be set for the big day!  I think we're going to try to do some sort of event where she can dress up, so she can wear it more than once.  Ava has told me that Isabel (Darren and Tiffany's daughter) is also going to be Alice in Wonderland, while Evie (their youngest daughter) is going to be a bee.  Wonder if they know this yet...! I'm getting kind of excited about Halloween this year...my friend Jean posted some very cute treat ideas on her blog ( Typical Suburban Family ) and I can't wait to give them a try.  This has started me thinking about the holidays, and all of the fun things that we'll be able to do with Ava (yes, three DOES have its benefits - she actually participa...