Halloween Night

Halloween night started out with the Trunk o'Treat at the church.
Bella was very excited to wear all of her Ariel costume. She kept practing her part. "I am Ariel, I like to swim and swim. Trick or treat." Don't ask me where she got the idea to have a part, but she has been practicing it in the mirror every chance she gets.
Poor little kitty is not very happy about her costume. Bella called her the" under the sea kitty." At least someone understands her mom's need for a theme for everything possible.
June fell asleep at the trunk o' treat once she realized how warm her costume was. She wasn't so happy once we got her home. The doorbell kept waking her up, but she finally slept in her swing for a while.

After the trunk o treat, Dad and Bella headed out into the neighborhood. She lasted for about an hour. Her favorite treat was a full size package of licorice. Check out her haul, I can remember walking forever as a kid at Halloween and not getting nearly as much. It was a pretty fun holiday all the way around!

Halloween Morning

Halloween morning started out with a great surprise from Dad, pumpkin pancakes! After, we met Bret's family down at Gateway.

The kids had a great time playing at Discovery Gateway. Bella was extremely proud of the mask she made. She also had her face painted. The girl wanted to paint a pumpkin on her, but she held firm, and even left until the girl agreed to paint a butterfly(and it had to be pink!)

Little bug just hung out with all the kids, being a cutie!

Carving Pumpkins

Bret has taught me the importance of carving pumpkins. I never remember doing it as a kid, even though I know we carved them. I am sure I was gagging at the smell and wouldn't help.

Bella had some specific requests, Bret carved her a crown and I did the Ariel. We each did a face too. My favorite pumpkin (of all time) is the great big face that Bret carved. I think it turned out perfect!

Preschool Halloween Party

The Halloween preschool party was great. It was fun to see all the kids in costume. Bella was very excited to put her costume on and show every one. Of course, she was afraid of the witches brew once again, even though I explain multiple times it was only root beer. She wasn't having any of it and refused to stay in the room with it.

It is hard to keep your crown on when you are a witch riding around on a broom!

Bella with her teacher, Miss Tammy and Kaysha, dressed as Sharpay!

Happy #4 Bella!

Happy Birthday #4 to Bella. Can you believe how old she is getting? Bella was so excited about the presents she had received the day before from her party, that she kept walking by the others that appeared overnight. It took her about 10 minutes over by them before she noticed they were there to be opened.
She was very excited to open up the vanity she has been wanting for so long!

After helping Dad put it together, she couldn't wait to try it out. She was very happy to dress up and do her make-up all morning!

She put on a fashion show of the costumes she received as gifts.

Ariel in an "out of the sea" dress.

A cheerleader!

Jasmine, she couldn't wait to show Dad, she is his favorite you know.

A rose fairy princess, just like Angelina. Bella had a great birthday. We loved to celebrate with her.

I love you my little girl, you bring so much joy and fun into our lives. Don't keep getting so big too fast.

Matchy Matchy!

I was so excited to get these little matching outfits for my girls! I thought they were perfect for Bella's birthday! What you can't see, Bella has chihuahua panties and June has chihuahua socks!

Chinese PJ's

Bella received this little outfit from Grandma Pattie and Grandpa Boyd for her birthday. She calls it her Chinese p.j.'s or Japanese jammies. She loves them. She couldn't wait to put them on and rarely takes them off. And check out her great accessories from her cousin Lily! After her party, Lily came over and played dress up for a little while. These girls looked too cute to resist!