Happy Halloween!!

Happy Halloween!! We had a fun filled week of Halloween fun and activities.  

The Friday before Halloween was Primrose's annual "Trunk or Treat" party. 

This sweet chick was just a baby last year for Trunk or Treat.

Our very own Frisco Fireman was prepared for the night too!

We had a great time practicing for actual Trick or Treating with Riley's friends, and it was a beautiful night

Halloween consisted of 3 parades, a class party, trick or treating, and a block party!  We started the day with the annual JCPenney Pumpkin Parade.  3 short years ago her brother wore this same costume. 

Then it was time for parade #2 at Primrose. Riley's class went as cowboys and Indians.

Uncle Johnny and GiGi even came to see Cowboy Riley!

Sami loves going to her big brother's school

Sweet kisses from Uncle Johnny.

She found Riley's hook

As you can see, this boy has a lot of cute girlfriends :)

Then the kids loaded up on some healthy foods before treat time!

These two sure love their GiGi

The kids even let Sami sit at the table for the party. 

She felt pretty big up at that table! 

We raced home to meet the pizza man, and got ready for parade #3 in the neighborhood.

I had my contribution to the block party ready before the parade - bonus!

Our Frisco Fireman spotted the REAL Firetruck and took off...

Our neighborhood goes a little Halloween-crazy.  We shut down the streets, eat snow cones from the pirate ship, and parade behind the fire truck.  There is plenty of sweets for the kids and beverages for the adults... everyone is happy!

This is a dream come true for this boy

Sami had the best seat in the house, although she didn't have much leg room due to the 100% necessary cooler!

Cutest fireman .... although we may be partial!

GiGi and Grandpa were so nice to hand out candy for us so that we could go around the neighborhood with the kids. Sophie even dressed as Spider Dog.

Riley loved handing out candy too. It's a Halloween for the record books, folks!

Pumpkin Patchin'

We braved the Flower Mound Pumpkin Patch this year with the Hay's family. It was a beautiful day and there were plenty of fun activities for the kiddos, but it was an absolute madhouse! The kids didn't seem to mind, although their Daddies weren't thrilled because we went during prime time football watching!  We love spending time with this sweet family.

Sami and I were strapped up and ready to take the mile walk to the patch

Although, I think Riley had the best seat in the house

First stop, photo op with the Sesame Street characters and a few pumpkins

Jackson is Riley's idol.  I love how sweet these big brothers are with their baby sisters.

I think Sami thinks her brother is strangling her.

Photo Op #2, Tigger!

The boys couldn't pass up an opportunity to go to jail, and Sheriff Lila was right outside

There was an abundance of fried food, and we had to get our fill of Fletchers Corney dogs and funnel cake

After we got our fill, we headed over to the bounce houses so that the kids could bounce off some of the sugar.

Jackson kept such a good eye on the little ones.

Lila went first...

Then Riley...

And Jackson showed them a few tricks

I just love this picture of Jackson jumping off the hay bale

The kids were nice enough to humor us with a few more pumpkin pictures

We even got a few family pictures!

Last, but not least, we rode the train around the patch.  Of course, Riley was in 7th heaven because he got to ride with Jackson in the ORANGE car!

The girls enjoyed a quick ride around the patch before calling it a day.

I look like I'm having way too much fun here!

 Till next time!!

Happy 1st Birthday Samantha Rose!!

I know this post is a little late, but better late than never! Our sweet Sami Rose turned 1 on September 25th.  She spent her birthday traveling with Mommy and GiGi, but Daddy, Riley, Grandpa, Uncle Johnny, Aunty LaLa, her boyfriend Jordan were thrilled to celebrate her big day when we returned.

Sami is full of personality these days. She is a sassy little girl that knows what she wants!  She keeps us on our toes and laughing all the time.  She idolizes her big brother and tries to keep up with him on a daily basis.  She is also extremely attached to her Mommy! She took her official first bottle at 11 months, so that provides me with a little more freedom although those sweet 11 months flew by.  She also squeals "da da" when her Daddy gets home from work.  Her favorite thing to do is dance, and when she hears music she can't help but shake her dimply booty.  We love you sweet Sami Rose!

1 year old stats:
Weight - 21.5 lbs (74%)
Height - 29.5" (61%)

Here are some pics of the big girl's birthday bash.

She's ready for some gifts! 

She's in her party dress and ready to celebrate

Sami and Riley played with some of the fake food and musical instruments

Then it was time to strap on a bib and eat some CAKE!

Sami's favorite expression is this scrunched up nose smile

Happy birthday toooo youuuu!

Don't eat the candle!

She gives it a taste....

At first she doesn't know what to think

 and she isn't a big fan of getting her fingers dirty

After a few more bites, she was in love!