Pumpkin Patch

A few weeks ago we had our only chance to go to the Pumpkin Patch. We took Papa and Yaya with us and had a good time. Of course Katie always has a good time when Yaya is around.
I know we look like sisters don't we? Don't worry I know that I don't look that young.
Katie was a little apprehensive when the hay ride started.
But she enjoyed it.
Sweet cousins.
Can you tell there are 3 people in this picture?


We ended up buying a few pumpkins but I forgot to take a picture of them. Katie ended up painting hers with our neighbours and Chad and I have been too busy to do anything with ours. Maybe I can cook something with it?

Like Abigail

This is the face that Kaitlin has been making lately. She will run and the room and say, "Look at me, I'm like Abigail!"

Asheville

This week Katie, Papa and I went to Asheville, NC. We had a lot of fun visiting family and enjoying the cooler weather.
Here is Katie and her cousin Aidan. Katie loves Aidan but she was only happy if he did what she told him to do. She's just a little bossy.
I asked her to hug Aidan for this picture but she tackled him instead.

Aunt Joan gave the kids a bubble bath and they loved it. Katie wanted to take one every night after that.
Most of the time Katie was running around but when she thought no one was watching she just relaxed and watched Mickey Mouse.

Our last night there we built a fire, roasted marshmallows and road around in the wagon.
We didn't build the tepee, the cabin owner's kids built it.
Aunt Joan, Uncle Keith, and Aidan.
Katie reluctantly roasted some marshmallows. She was not a big fan of the smoke from the fire.
She refused to eat the roasted ones but popped the unroasted marshmallows like candy. It was so much fun maybe we can do it again next year.

Cute as a Button

Ready for Church, posing for the camera.
Papa has come to stay with us for a while. He's been teaching Piglet some new tricks. She is having trouble figuring out the pushing technique for her tricycle. Papa tied a bungie cord to the handle bars so someone could pull her.
Now she rides like a champ.
Piglet has become much more independent, playing by herself. She loves her farm truck. All the animals climb aboard.
She loves baseball. She loves it even more when watching with it with Daddy.

Piglet August 2010

Piglet has had a busy month. She went up to Papa Jack's to celebrate his birthday.
Piglet even helped blow out the candles.
And of course, she helped with the cake as well. We also learned she likes "white cake" more than brown cake.
Even though its been hot outside, Piglet always wants to go into the backyard.
And look over the fence at the big puppy dog on the other side.
Daddy grilled something called bacon explosion.
Here is a look pre-cooked.
And here is the finished product.
The real explosion came at about 3:00 the next morning.
Piglet put all of her big toys in a row, and then said "Look Mommy, I made a train!!!" Little girl is growing up.

Piglet's Hat and A Trip to Boston

This little girl does not like to wear hats. We managed to make it happen for about 30 seconds.
And she was smiling for about 5 seconds.
Chrissy, my Dad, and I went to Boston for a quick vacation. 3 days, 2 nights, and 2 games at Fenway.
We saw all the historic sites and then went to my favorite place.

Josh Beckett went 8 strong. It was a good night.

Big Papi didn't hit one out that night, but it was still great to see him.
We spent the last day seeing a little more of Boston, including a trip to Harvard.
A great trip. Of course its always great in Boston.

KT and JD

We went to Florida last weekend to visit family and say goodbye to the house Chad grew up in. No trip would be complete without a visit to see JD. I stayed inside in the air conditioning while Chad and Papa took Katie outside.
Here she is giving a big kiss to JD and soon after she gave a big kiss to Papa.
Now JD is graced with a big hug. I wonder if JD feels the same about Katie?


We had a good time and Katie is already talking about going to visit JD again.