Pumpkin Patch

A couple of weeks ago we went to the Pumpkin Patch with our neighbors, the Powells.  We went to Cagles because it was closest.  I was sad because its not near as good as our usual spot, Southern Belle Farms.  But the kids loved it!

2 years ago.  Elizabeth was Caroline's age here.  How do they grow up so fast?

Pumpkin Patch 3 years ago

Elizabeth at Cagle's Farm with her cousins 4 years ago.

My Pumpkins

We've been very busy with usual stuff with the added fall activities.  We went to the pumpkin patch almost 2 weeks ago and I still need to load those pictures. But for now I'll just post my phone pics of my little pumpkins loving fall!

This little skinny minnie might be too long for some of last years pants, but she can still wear some of her tops from 2 years ago!  Yay!

We painted pumpkins

We melted crayons on a pumpkin.  This was their favorite!

And we hung pumpkins.  We are ready for Halloween!

Elizabeth and Bentley played while I got my hair done.

Elizabeth was happy to wear her rain boots on a rainy day.

By Thursday, I was over eating chicken and broccoli for dinner every night.  But overall, choosing 7 items for 5 days wasn't really that bad.  It wasn't fun, but it wasn't awful either!

Bert sent me this picture of Caroline.  They were on their way to watch Elizabeth complete her obstacle course at the Tritt Tiger Dash.  It was so fun that we all got to be there to cheer for her (pics to come)!

My Fairytale Ballerina

There's been a lot of play time outside in this gorgeous weather.

After soccer on Saturday, I took Elizabeth to a birthday party at the bowling alley.  We've never taken the girls bowling before.  She had a blast!

Saturday night we went to Screen on the Green at Elizabeth's school.  This is her BFF, Miller.

Caroline loved playing on the "big kid" playground.

We walked to the square for lunch after church on Sunday.  We ate outside and enjoyed the perfect weather!

Caroline and I took a shadow selfie.

Caroline enjoyed the wind on her face:)

The kindergarteners dressed up in 50s attire for the 50th day of school.  Elizabeth kept telling me, "Mom, did you know I'm 50 days smarter now.  One day I'll be smart enough to be a teacher like you."  I just want to bottle up that sweetness and save it.  I hope she feels the same way when she's a teenager.  ha!

Frozen on Ice

Back in April we bought tickets to Frozen on Ice.  We went on Sunday, and did not disappoint these two princesses!

Snow cones for treats.  I love seeing how much Caroline loves her big sister just by how she looks at her.

Caroline hardly moved a muscle the entire time.  She was so into it.

Elsa and Anna made the ooh and ahh, but Olaf made them giggle the most!

We ran into friends at the show too.

7

Our Sunday School class is  reading Jen Hatmaker's book Seven.  So far I LOVE it.  It's an easy, fun read. Tomorrow, Bert and I start the challenge so I'm not sure how much longer I will actually love it. But for now, I'm sipping my wine, reading this book, and excited to start this journey.

an experimental mutiny again excess

In the book, she encourages us to approach this in the spirit of a fast.  Since fasting is not one of my strong suits I've really had to prepare myself mentally for this.  I keep reminding myself of what Jen wrote, "A fast is not necessarily something we offer God, but it assists us in offering ourselves."  So over the next 7 weeks Bert and I are going to rid some of the excess in our lives.  I have no doubt it will be more challenging for me than for him, so I'm hoping he will help keep me on track!  

Starting tomorrow Bert and I will only eat these 7 foods:

chicken

broccoli

carrots

apples

cheerios

coffee (I just can't live without it)-- Bert chose tea instead of coffee

creamer (can't drink coffee without it)- he chose sugar instead of creamer

Every time I want to quit this (which has actually happened before I even started) I will say this prayer out loud, "Jesus, may there be less of me and my junk and more of You and Your kingdom."

What's Been Going On

The Matt Hobby Game at Pope High School

Jordan and Elizabeth at chruch.... Matching:)

Random dinner night: hotdogs, macaroni, goldfish, and raspberries.  Mama needed to go grocery shopping:(

Soccer Stars: Elizabeth and Riley

Best supporting soccer sisters: Caroline and Emma

One of my little ballerinas. 

Playing in our neighborhood after dinner is a must!

After dinner and baths one night, I put the girls in the stroller and we walked during story time.  They each read two books aloud (E is reading like a champ these days and C is good at "reading the pictures").  

ready for Fairytale Ballerina class

Sitting in the end zone  and cheering on the Pope Greyhounds!

The cutest little VIPs on the field:)

Is there a football game going on?!?!

Lola and Vivian came to watch Elizabeth play soccer.  She loves her little fan club!

It was rainy when the game started, but then the sun came out.