Grandpa stopped by and asked the girlies if they wanted to ride the horses around the rodeo grounds. Naturally, the girls were ecstatic. They scurried around for their shoes and socks and cowboy hats. They had a great time.



The mountains were so beautiful with the green foliage and the sunset. Grandpa and Chloee had their picture taken with the horseshoe in the background. I thought this was a real keeper of a picture.




Standing there watching Chloee and grandpa ride around was almost like watching my own life from the outside in. It brought back so many memories. There was something so magical about that evening with the sunset and the dust kicking up. It brought me to tears. The girls love their grandpa so much! Chloee can't wait 'til next time.

Halloween was a lot of fun. It was like a 3 day extravaganza. I think one day is plenty. Although the costumes get their use, that's for sure.

Ava is protesting the picture taking and, as always, refuses to smile. Instead she proceeds to show a little leg. Who knew Little Red Riding Hood had such a spunky attitude?



Fancy Nancy made an appearance. Chloee was the cutest Fancy Nancy I'd ever seen. She had a great weekend. There were Halloween parties galore and not to mention the famous Elementary School Parade. Such a cute smile!!


Here we are headed to the trunk or treat. We got drenched. It rained and it was FREEZING. Ava says she WILL NOT smile mom. See, I can just cover my mouth like this.


This is Chloee's pumpkin. She doesn't really like to pitch in with the carving. She doesn't like touching all those pumpkin guts!!



Here is Ava's one smile for the month. (for the camera anyway) Dad helped with Ava's pumpkin and of course he chose the most complex template in the whole book. He was up even after the kids went to bed trying to finish. One day he'll learn!

What a fun year! We made lots of fun Halloween themed treats and had Halloween dinner. Thanks to mom for always making holidays so special. I have so many great memories of Halloween and other holidays. Mom always made them tons of fun and super special! Thanks mom for the treasured memories!
The girls had plenty of treats by nights end! Boy were we pooped come Sunday!! Happy Halloween!!

Chloee's 6th Birthday Bash

Chloee started off her birthday bash on Thursday with her friend Ashlyn at Jumpin Jacks. They had a blast.


On Friday we had her family party. She was sooooooo excited. We had a Fancy Nancy style cake. Chloee LOVES Fancy Nancy. In fact she loves her so much she chose to be her for Halloween.


What a silly girl. We couldn't get Ava to pose with Chloee for a picture.



Chloee got a pillow pet from mom and dad. Boy the unicorns are a hot little item. I spent two weeks tracking one down. It was worth it to see the look on her face.


Chloee blew out the candles. I can't believe she's six. I'm so proud of you Chloee Joee. You are such a sweetheart!!
Happy Birthday!!