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Celebration Octoberfest

Friday night we met up with the Neville family and enjoyed the fall festivities at Celebration. Caroline and Claire looked so adorable in their Halloween themed dresses and Bowen and Evan loved the competitive bounce activities. Davis hung out with the adults and experienced his first churro. He loved every bite. It made the perfect teething treat.

Caroline attends her first Princess Party

Julia's fourth birthday party was precious. A girls' only zone. Even though she refused to wear her Snow White princess dress she had a great time. I couldn't believe how well she sat during lunch. I've never seen her sit that long. It was so special to see my daughter eating cake with three of my bridesmaids' daughters.

Little Pool Time

This is two weeks old, but had to share. This was probably the last chance this year to put the kids in the baby pool out back. Davis is such a chunky monkey. I can't wait to see how much he's grown at the 12 month appointment. He turns 11 months tomorrow. I cannot believe it. He's cruising furniture, standing up holding toys with no assistance, crawling like a maniac, walking behind push toys, clapping, waving, drinking solely out of sippy cups (no more bottles),babbling and still not comfortable enough to take that first step. We think it might happen any time now.

Playdate/Halloween Preview

Okay, so playdates these days go a little something like this...play a little Star Wars WII (gets them fired up) followed by a snack (put a little fuel in their tanks), then a round of dress up and lightsabering, then a cool down with Star Wars Legos. Bowen and his buddy Evan love to dress up in Star Wars gear! But wait, Bowen is in an astronaut outfit. IIIIII know that, but Bowen seems to think it is a Star Wars Rebel jump suit. I found the astronaut costume a month ago and Bowen did not want to be an astronaut. He told me that he wanted to be a Star Wars character. He came up with it on his own. So creative and I get my astronaut for Halloween this year. WIN! WIN!

Bowen as a "Rebel Fighter" (Mommy's little astronaut)

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(the true Star Wars Rebel Fighter Costume)

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Feeling a bit guilty, I went out and purchased a Rebel Fighter helmet. We're all good!

PJ Party at the Library

Every third Tuesday of the month, the downtown Windermere Library hosts a pajama party for kids. They serve milk and cookies, read a story, and tie in a related craft. The kids LOVED it! Brantley met me there after work and helped create the cute elephant masks for the kids.

September Birthdays...

Brantley waits all year for football season while the kids wait for birthday season. The season is always kicked off by the Starstrom boys:) Here are a few photos of both of their parties. Davis and Caroline attended Drew's (#2)Construction Party and Bowen and Caroline acted like monkeys at Evan's (#4)Knights and Princess party. ADORABLE!!!!!!! Their mommy REALLY needs to be a party planner, while continuing her photography, AND a cake baker! A regular Martha Stewart!

Caroline asks me every morning, "are we going to a party today"? After asking for milk, and her Barnie show, and a muffin, etc. HIGH MAINTENANCE WOMAN!!!!! Wonder where she gets that?!?

I wish I would have taken more photos at Drew's party. I had my hands full and Brantley was not around to help. I think I got three shots and here they are. The first one is of Caroline at a "digging station". So cute. The kids could dig in sand and rice. They LOVED it! Davis had a great time watching the big kids.