Night with Friends

The Farmer, Aiden, Jake, and Jason hang out by the fire. For some reason, they did not care for the flash on my camera...The Kempels.
Abby in all her pregnant glory. I think she glows.

We hung out at the Kempel house last weekend and were able to visit with Jake, Abby and Jack, who we have not seen since we were up North this past July. Abby is expecting a baby in January - and she looks GREAT! Their little one, Jack, is a busy little boy, but I think a new baby will give him something to keep him entertained.

We had a great time making smores and catching up by the fire.

Flea Markets

Recently the Flip Flopping Momma and her Momma and I hit a local Flea Market. OH the Joy of shopping! We had a great time, even though it was hotter then heck! The baby slept and Sarah was with Daddy - life was good.

Mama's Little Helper

Aiden and I often cook together. He gets mesmerized by the activity on the stove. Here he is even helping lubricate the mixing spoon for me. Just kidding - I did not use that one!

Fall Treats

Sarah and I made caramel apples to give to all her friends that attended her Birthday Party this year. We made sure to drizzle chocolate over the apples too, for a truly decadent dessert! Oh yea, it is a little messy too, parents -good luck with that.

Best Buds

Aiden and The Flip Flopping Momma's son hangin' out together, watchin' a little wild kingdom on the TV.

Rollin'

Hanging out with her classmate, Marey.
Look at those tiny skates! Who knew they came so small?
Doing the Limbo.

Last week Sarah and I hit the Roller Rink with some kids from school for a Back To School Party. I had promised her that once she turned five we would teach her how to skate. This was to qualm some fears she had about turning five. I think she is afraid that one day she will be too big to have us help her, or hold her, or give her mooches...Little does she know that day will NEVER come.

Sarah had already been ice skating several times, seeing as I was into ice skating as a kid, but this was her first experience on roller skates. Let me tell you, she took off like a natural! I was more scared of her falling then she was (of course). She did hit the ground a couple of times and it never phased her. She was off with the big kids. Telling me the whole time, "I can do it, Mommy" and wriggling her little fingers from my grasp. And by George - she could! She was great - even shaking her little booty to the music and participating in the Limbo competition (shown above).

I know she is supposed to be this independent, I just have a hard time letting go. But she will never be too old for mooches or hugs or raspberries on her belly (ok - I might have to let go of that last one before she is 16...).