Halloween Scares

What we avoided at 3:45 Saturday.
Our hopes were big this year. We were aiming to hit Main Street, stop at several stores and then begin our family tour. Well, the rain changed our plans-that and the massive crowd!
I propose Main Street be shut down from 3-5 on Halloween to save a few lives. I can't tell you how many kids and parents were crossing the street at random places. Not safe and surely this town should recognize that and make it a closed road event. I'm just sayin'.

We've deemed Uncle Keith's front porch the measuring pole for Halloween with the kids. All was fine and well until...

The super heroes arrived! I hate to even post this picture because it breaks my heart to see her in such a scared state, but it was a memory we'll never forget. I didn't think once about her being scared, especially of her cousins.

She refused to sit next to Batman. That's okay, next year we'll let her hang with the boys a bit (without masks) and maybe let her watch them put them on...then we'll take pictures. (???)

We were attempting to duplicate this shot...

SKV Cuteness - Part I

While hanging at Papa and Grandma Mary's, Sidney Kate had a lot to say about "2". This is the first video, not showcasing the "2" as much as the cute faces and looks she gives. She gives one at the beginning so watch carefully!

Rough Housin' With Daddy

Sidney Kate and Daddy have much fun rough housin'. Because of this trick, Sidney Kate loves to walk up behind you on the floor and put her arms up on your shoulders for you to flip her. I haven't mastered this move...need more muscles!

Talk about Style!

I'm sure you all received some type of crazy email from me telling you about the Payless 50% off sale...well, Sidney Kate racked up more than anyone in this house! Check out her newest pair of GiGi shoes! She had to wear them and they didn't come off until she was asleep!

Saturday's are usually Kevin's major slave driving days. Once you can walk in this house, you're working like the rest of us! (hehe)
Thanks to GG, Sidney Kate has her very own vacuum cleaner to help with the chores. And yes, she must have it one before she vacuums!

In case you didn't notice...that is a 1992-1993 Shoals School Honor Student shirt-don't be jealous that you don't still have yours! (The softest shirt in my wardrobe!)

Strike a Pose

Check out the new digs! Courtesy of Grandma. Sidney Kate and I did a little fashion show. (She played the role of model and I the cameraman, of course.)

I might even call this my directoral debut! She copied me pretty well in the hand placement and "Cheese!" category. (All models say "Cheese!" right?)

She threw in this little hip part all on her own-she's natural!
(Please know that I'm dying laughing as I write this...if you're a new reader, don't take me seriously-I'm not a Toddler Tiara mom!)

Just cute!

After modeling she decided to do a little singing-with her eyes closed of course.

"CHEESE!"

Our Annual Mountain Shot

As we drive back from Mabry Mill we stop at the same place to snap a picture. Last year's was way clearer (same camera!) and a little bit better...but oh well! Memories were made!

Someone had longer hair this year and Momma didn't figure that into her hair style. So our pictures show her hair all over the place!

UPDATE: Yes, Kevin is wearing the same shirt. He got dressed that AM and I said, "Isn't that the same shirt from last year?" He assured me that he checked and it wasn't...HAHAHA! Now he claims he was trying to 'recreate' the same moment. Classic!

Mabry Mill 2009

Last year we made our first family trip to Mabry Mill and our plan was to go every fall. So here are pictures from our second installment of Mabry Mill Memories.

Decked out in her new overalls, Sidney Kate fit right in. We put her to work pretty quickly.

Yeah a group shot without a tripod, those are upcoming.

Daddy and his growing girl!

Sidney Kate the Mill Worker

Here are some pretty fun shots of Sidney Kate working her mill job.
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Off to check on some things...

Yup, water's still running...

She reports that all is well at Mabry Mill today.
(Just like last year's picture it doesn't look real! The background is too perfect!)

Ahhh Memories...

Such a good picture! There were ducks on the lawn that had her attention. Thank goodness! Otherwise we'd have zero shots!

Check out that hand placement! Have we seen this picture before?

Just plain sweet!

And here's last year's picture...this year was just her walking away from the blanket. But these other shots will be just fine! :)
(My how she's grown!)

Bringing Back the 80s

I always knew Sidney Kate would do something great. Well, she's brought back the 80s!
Here she is, ready for Rylan's soccer game, stylin' my toboggan from the 80s.

She was highly interested in those kids on the field.

As the coaches had the kids move their arms and copy them, SKV held down the sidelines doing the same.

Yeah for cameras and scanners! Here I am rockin', yes rockin', that 80s toboggan. Check out Deddy!

The Puppies

I'm sure many of you are wondering what the puppies are doing while we're having all this fun...chewing sticks.

Buster has managed to chew 1/2 of the railings up the stairs to our deck. He's so proud; at this rate he'll tear the deck down for us by Easter.
Indy on the other hand just waits patiently for us to let him back in.

More Attempts...DIVA

D.I.V.A! Seriously...can't get one shot of this child...here I ran away from her to get a shot. I'll have to come up with another plan. :)
However, she does look like she's walking down some runway. Except I'm pretty sure those girls don't cry as they walk.

My attempt to get a happy face picture in her cute outfit. Can't really see the outfit now, but she's not crying anymore.

Grandma Mary got SKV this cute shirt and we can't do anything but laugh at out cute her belly is in it. You can't tell from this shot, but for those that have seen her wear it...we know.
Scrolling through the pictures this one caught my eye because she looks so tall and...older!

"Happy!" as she likes to say these days!