Big Girl Bed

This is from back in October. Yes, I know what month it is now. Oy. Aria switched to a big girl bed! We thought she would be so excited since she loves being in Carsten's bed. But... not so much. 

The boys were super excited for her!

She seemed a little more like she was acting. She could tell she was supposed to be excited, so she really tried to be.

When it was time to lay down she was very solemn. It kind of seemed like she thought she was in trouble and we took away her bed. I guess that's what happens when a little girl loves her bed as much as she does. Poor girl. ;-(

But she fell asleep right away.

And after a few nights, she really did love it!

It just took a little time to discover how great it is. And that really, it's the exact same bed, just less confining. :-)

Thanksgiving!

We spent Thanksgiving in Kansas with my parents again. I went with the kids and a few days later Jeff and Carl came. I'm not going to lie. I was pretty proud of this trip. I made it in 10 hours by myself with three kids with only 2 stops! It was definitely a record. It took almost 12 to get home with Carl. :-)

A pretty exciting lunch stop!

She loved this little cot so much she didn't want to get off!

I love these sweet baby snuggles. :-)

Pizza with Grandma and Grandpa is always a highlight!

Even Aria got to make her own this time.

My cheesy stuffed crust pizza of perfection. :-)

Where the Thanksgiving magic happens.

I love this family!

They are so good to their uncle. :-)

Another highlight is always the zoo. They were so excited that Daddy was there this time!

I don't know why I think these rhinos are so cool. But I've never seen them at any other zoo!

I think they might have been a little tired when we got home...

More Fall Fun

I want to say that fall is my favorite season. But I also love summer. And spring. And winter. So I don't know. But I really do love fall. Especially this fall, wearing t-shirts in November!

A fun day at the Arboretum...

And a day at the orchard with the Zehr family!

Caramel Apples and Hungry Hippos for Family Night.

A gorgeous October day at the zoo.

And lots and lots of fun with leaves.