Friday, November 5, 2010

Halloween Fun

This is our little strawberry on Halloween. I just love this costume! I found it online way back when it was still 100 degrees outside and knew it would just be perfect for trick or treating this year. So, of course, I ordered it -although Halloween was over 2 months away. Some think I'm crazy, some may even think I'm a little compulsive when it comes to planning - but hey, I'm a girl that believes you can never be too prepared! (Christmas gifts will be ordered soon, and birthday party plans are already in the works, just in case your wondering!)





Anyways, we kicked off our Halloween by stopping by for some pics with Hailey's cousins Buzz Lightyear and Bee. Unfortunately, this is the best non-blurry pic we got. These three definitely keep me on my toes!




Then we headed off to Nana and Gramps to trick or treat! We figured a circle drive would be a little safer for a toddler to run around, plus mom and dad have the privilege of knowing all their neighbors. Hailey wasn't so sure about the whole trick or treating thing at first. She is going through that phase of being scared to death of strangers, so we weren't really expecting a whole lot, but once she realized she was getting candy, it was a whole new ballgame!




However, she didn't quite get the concept of being able to choose a piece or two of candy. When the neighbor held out her basket for Hailey to "choose what she liked", Hailey decided she would "like" to have to whole basket -haha!


My cousins stopped by with their kids too. We trick or treated together every year when we were younger, so it was a lot of fun to take our kiddos now. I must say though, I got worn out much faster than I did 20 years ago!




Hailey loved trying to keep up with the boys, and by the end of the night she had the trick or treat thing down pat. She came away with a pretty good haul too!


Monday, November 1, 2010

White Rock

We headed to White Rock this past weekend in search of some beautiful fall foliage...while it was pretty, the colors just aren't quite there yet. I was a little disappointed in the lack of brilliant reds, oranges, and yellows, but we had a great afternoon anyway.

We started off with a picnic at Shores Lake, which is at the bottom of the mountain. She had a great time throwing rocks in the lake! This was Hailey's first picnic and I think she was a tad bit confused over eating outside.

We then headed to the top of the mountain, but due to the straight down drop-offs and a rambunctious toddler we didn't stay long. Hailey did find a pile of leaves to crunch, kick, and throw (also a first for her)!





It was fun visiting the mountain with our little girl. White Rock is special to me because that's where we got engaged (exactly 6 years ago this past weekend). Here's a few pics of us on the mountain over the years.



May 10, 2004


October 30, 2004
Right after Kevin proposed



November 4, 2006


October 30, 2010