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I carved my pumpkin the day before Halloween. I think it turned out pretty good and I got lots of compliments from the parents as kids came to trick-or-treat at our house.

So many pictures, so little time!

Samantha turned two last weekend! We had a great party – thanks to all who came to help us celebrate her birthday and my granddad’s birthday. Check out the pictures.

We also went to the Grand Old Pumpkin Patch on Sunday. Finally! We’ve been wanting to get out there, but the weather or our schedule has not cooperated. Pictures aren’t up just yet, but they will be soon.

I made some Spiced Cider last night. Yum. I think I just need to carry it around with me wherever I go.

I have a new niece! Penelope (orginially undecided, I have yet to hear the final verdict on middle name) Burns was born on Tuesday, 10/6. Happy Birthday Penny! I know your big brothers will love having you around!

A while ago, I went to our new Joann Fabrics. oh. my. gosh. Some serious fabric in that place. You take a number when you first walk in and maybe, by the time you’re ready to leave, someone will call it so you can get your fabric cut. I wanted to buy some fabric to make Samantha a tutu. I thought she would enjoy playing with it. I ended up making one for her and one for her friend, Sydney. Sam has yet to put it on. She hides in the corner when I ask her if she wants to wear it. But, she does the same thing with her ladybug Halloween costume. The ladybug costume has been out for about 2-3 weeks now, and she won’t have anything to do with it. I figured she would be reluctant with it, which is why I got it out so early. That girl of mine doesn’t like change. She is seriously routine-oriented. Anyway, Joann Fabrics was awesome.

We were going to try to head to a Pumpkin Patch this weekend. However, the weather doesn’t look promising.

It’s hard to believe that Samantha’s birthday is coming up! She’ll be two next week! What a silly girl she is. She makes me laugh.