Aldridge Botanical Gardens Scarecrow Exhibit - October 6, 2008

GG, Kaylee, and I went to see a scarecrow exhibit put on by local businesses at the Aldridge Botanical Gardens in Hoover, AL. The scarecrows were cute and the Gardens were fun! There is a trail we walked on that goes all around a lake, some geese we tried to pet, sculptures all around, and lots of pretty plants and flowers. Kaylee thought one of the scarecrows looked like her Daddy, so she wanted a picture with it - can you guess which one it is? Hint: look in the section that contains More pics from Aldridge.

More Pics from the Aldridge Botanical Garden's Scarecrow Exhibit

Last Day of Sunday Soccer 10/5/08

This was Kaylee's last game of Sunday Soccer. She loved playing, but is also glad for it to be over. She really has been an amazing soccer player at only 3 years old!! Kaylee is very competitive when out on the field and is not happy at all when she does not score or if the other team scores (see the picture of what she does when this happens) - so funny! We tell her is just for fun and to do her best, but she wants no part of that pep talk - she only wants to SCORE!! After all the hard work this season, she was more than thrilled to receive a medal. Great job Kaylee!!

The Mountain Brook Cubs Win Again! 10/5/08

This is our second win of the Fall baseball season. Nicholas did awesome. He made a hit every time at bat (and that pitching machine can be real tough) and made it to base. Thanks to Granny GG for cheering him on!

More Pumpkin Patch Pictures

The Grand Ole Pumpkin Patch 10/4/08

Saturday, October 4, 2008

Welcome to town, Granny GG! We all loaded up and drove about 45 minutes South of town to Clanton, AL to take Granny GG to the Grand Ole Pumpkin Patch. We rode a big covered wagon hayride through the woods and out to the pumpkin patch to let the kids pick out their own big pumpkin for all to see later on our front porch. There were so many pumpkins to choose from, the kids ran from one end of the patch to the other end in search of the perfect pumpkin. After much deliberation, they decided on the one they would take home. So, we rode back to the main area, put the pumpkins in the car, and then let the kids run wild and play in the bounce houses. This was a neat patch to visit - Granny GG had a blast also.

Backyard Campout with Daddy

Last night the kids talked Daddy into camping out in our backyard. Due to living in a hilly area, the only flat spot they could find was right next to the back patio - so they set up camp, got their jammies on, and climbed on in. The weather was perfect for a Fall campout - in the mid 50's. They were very excited and this was Kaylee's first time to campout!

Trampoline Tricks by the Zoo Crew

Straight from our backyard trampoline from the Zoo Crew themselves, comes a video of their tricks! Prepare for extreme excitement!

Nicholas attempting to Roller Skate 9/29/08

Be prepared for some huge laughs! Here is Nicholas trying to roller skate at a friend's birthday party. He is a very good sport and is just like the little engine that could - he keeps at it!

Kaylee's Fall Soccer Game, September 28, 2008

Kaylee is the one with blonde pigtails and pink bows, pink shinguard socks, and all blue clothes (she is on the Blue Team). She loves soccer and feels like such a big girl! She can really chase down the soccer ball, turn it around, and try for a goal. She even gets mad when she does not score or win.