A Grocery Store Cart

After dragging the kids on a couple of other errands, we stopped by a grocery store where we don't normally shop.  I spied another mom returning this kids cart that looked like a race car with two seats and steering wheels.  I used to think these things were so cheesy and cumbersome, (and come on, sometimes they look kinda dirty & gross).  But I really wanted to get Evie into a cart so I could get in and out without the challenges of letting her walk by herself.  Anyway, both kids loved it!!!  After a couple of minutes, Evie showed Henry how to work his steering wheel which he loved (very sweet of her).  And as we were cruising around the store, Evie kept saying "beep, beep, beeeeep, beeeep, beep", which was hilarious and had a ton of the other shoppers laughing and smiling at the kids.  I've now changed my opinion about these types of carts and I wish more stores had them.  Still not our go-to grocery store, but we will be back soon.

Evie Paints A Pumpkin

We're not into carving pumpkins, the kids just aren't old enough to really enjoy it much.  But Evie really loves painting, so when I suggested that she could paint her pumpkin, she jumped at the opportunity.  She had so much fun painting it (and her hands), it was fun for me just to watch.  I will have to think of more things that she can paint.

DBG Pumpkin Festival

We just love the Pumpkin Festival at the Desert Botanical Gardens.  We somehow missed it last year, but we had really enjoyed it in 2012.  Our friends Vicki, Ray & Gola joined us again, and it was so much fun!  The girls really liked the petting zoo area, the hay ride was super fun, and the kids each got to pick out a pumpkin (we talked Evie into a small one).  Henry was great and just enjoyed all of it, even though he missed his morning nap.  (Such a good baby!)  But the highlight for Evie was, of course, riding a pony!  We fully expect her to ask for one for Christmas this year.

Bath Time With Daddy

Joe usually gives Evie baths, because he's just more fun and they play together.  Tonight, Joe decided to really outdo himself and he threw on his swim trunks to join Evie in the bath.  She thought it was hilarious and loved it!  Poor Henry wanted to get in too, but I had already given him his bath, and it probably would have been a little crowded.

MacDonald Ranch

It's October, which means the start of a lot of super fun festivals and other activities as the weather starts to cool off just a little.  We joined Syl & Steve & Sophia at MacDonald Ranch again this year, and had so much fun.  Evie rode a horse for the first time, which she loved, and was not the least bit scared!  It was definitely the highlight of her day.  Lots of great photos to share of our super fun morning on the ranch!

Evie Loves the Carousel

More cute photos of our beautiful little girl doing one of her favorite things ever.