Annual trip to mountains to get out Christmas tree

Every year over the Thanksgiving weekend we make a trip up to Ashe County, NC to choose and cut our own Christmas tree. Avery was a little intimidated this year and clung to us. She did enjoy seeing the cows that were in a near-by pasture. She wanted me to hold her the whole time but I couldnt because I was 8 months pregnant with Whit! I look forward to bringing both kids to choose our tree next time!

Thanksgiving

This Thanksgiving was so special as we were able to celebrate with Grandma and Granpa Stone! We all went down to Gma and Gpa Baldwin's house for a turkey day feast and Avery enjoyed the plentiful amounts of attention from both grandparents! We were pleased that she tried turkey, but she wouldnt try anything else. Oh well!!

We are very thankful this year to have our family close. Happy Turkey day!!

Halloween

I have to say, this Halloween was one of the most fun times we have had with Avery! She loved dressing up as a bunny (one of her favorite animals right now) and even though she didnt quite understand what we were doing, she enjoyed going up to houses and filling her bucket with candy. She rode with her friend "Dora the Explorer" in her little motorized car and then held hands with her as they went up to each doorstep. It was very cute! Grandma and Grandpa Baldwin were at our house to answer our door while we were out. It was a very fun evening and I was so proud of her little home-made costume. It reminded me very much of the costumes my mom would have us wear as kids! What a great night!!!

Avery's Halloween Party-Trial Run on Costume

Avery's daycare had their Halloween parade and party today. Gma and Gpa Stone and Daddy came to watch. I got to try out the home-made bunny costume I made for Avery and I think it went well! Only problem was that her bunny ears wouldnt stay up and she kept taking them off! I'll have to rig them up before Halloween. She looked so cute!

Out of Nowhere...

Not a good way to spend our weekend... after nap yesterday, Avery woke up vomiting and continued to do so until late in the evening. She spent the afternoon vomiting and sleeping on our laps. It was pitiful. Not sure where this stroke of luck came from, we had a great morning playing outside and then lunchtime came and she was not quite herself. She didnt eat lunch, seemed very tired. So I put her down and she slept 2 hrs. Then it hit the fan. No more puke after about 9pm last night, she is still sleeping now (945am). Hoping today is better!
Too bad we had to cancel with Gma and Gpa Stone last night.....still got those steaks??

Pumpkin Patch at Mike's Farm

Last weekend we went to Mike's Farm for a hayride to the pumpkin patch. Avery brought a friend and Grandma and Grandpa Stone came along. We had a great time. The girls enjoyed themselves and talked all about the hayride. They had fun picking out their pumpkins, feeding the goats, chickens, and sheep, and pulling hay out of the bails. It was a fun afternoon.

Seafood Festival

We decided to face the crowd and go down to the seafood festival. Avery was able to ride a few rides. She was hesitant at first, she didnt enjoy the one called the barrel of monkies that much. She loved riding the horses on the carousel, especially with her friend Morgan. We had fun and I guess it was worth the 3$ a ride! At least the weather was nice, not scorching like last year.