Happy Halloween!

Last night we kicked off the Halloween weekend by carving our pumpkin. Scarlett picked out a ghost, so that's what we made! Scarlett was a little hesitant with the icky insides at first, but then she was a good helper! She never would stick her hand down in the pumpkin though.

Tonight we went to trunk or treat at a local school. It was really cute, although not a big event. There were only about 7 cars there, so it was a disappointment to the bigger kids, but perfect for Scarlett! She thought it was great. She did a great job walking up, saying "treeeeat" and "thank you". She was thrilled with the adults in "scary" masks and we even saw a few "scary men" (Spiderman).

Here's Annie and Will (the crawfish!) and Scarlett and I
Me and Cameron and Belle
Brooke, the pink power ranger and ScarlettOne happy girl heading home from trick or treating!
Scarlett has been talking about scary dancing at trick or treating all night! So cute!

Halloween Festivities Begin!

Scarlett and I went to the mall today with our friends for Halloween song time at Pottery Barn (yeah, they were LESS than interested, but Brooke and Scarlett had a great time with the doll houses, baby strollers and play kitchens they have out) and then to see the pumpkin man and ride the Scary Train. Scarlett got on the train and LOVED it! She was sitting with Brooke, which I guess helped (since the last time was a screaming disaster). They rode it twice and I had to pry Scarlett off of it kicking and screaming. She then went up to the Pumpkin Man and was SO excited. Now, this is a girl in overalls and a flannel shirt and a GIGANTIC pumpkin head. Scarlett was giving her hugs and high fives and talking to her. So excited! The lady took some super cute pictures, but they wanted $20 for the smallest package...so not happening! The photographer was super sweet though and printed me out a picture of just Scarlett for free and told me to come back at Christmas. I'll have to scan it later and upload it too. It's adorable!

Here's the girls getting ready to go on the train!

Pumpkin Painting, Freezer Paper Stencils and Cooking!

We've been busy with crafting this week (not that it's that much different than any OTHER week). Here's what we did this week!

I discovered the art of freezer paper stenciling, which was really easy and Scarlett's shirt turned out super cute!! The hardest part of it all was just sitting there to exacto-knife out my design in the freezer paper. Haha...of course I picked a hard one to start! Here's the finished product!

Want to try one yourself? Here's the tutorial I used:
Freezer paper tutorial
And the stencil I used:
Mum stencil

Scarlett has been busy "cooking" this week.
She's keeping pots and pans at her princess table to "fix dinner" while I do. It's usually pouring water between bowls, but this morning she decided to "fix" her fruit that I cut up for her for breakfast.

Yesterday we went to a pumpkin painting party with the Moms Club. Scarlett had a blast painting her pumpkin. Such a masterpiece :)

Here she is painting with her friend Daphne. Of course I did bring my camera (even went back by here to get it), then left it in the car. Sorry for the poor quality - the iphone can only do so much!


Here she is showing it off
And now she's "cooking" it. A little bit of juice...And it's ready to eat!

Obsessed?

Cameron sure thinks I am. I just think I'm trying to make a complete kitchen full of food for a sweet baby girl :o) Here's all the felt food I have so far to go with Scarlett's play kitchen from Santa. I have a few more things in mind to make, but I think I'm about done and ready to move on to the kid sized apron and embellished tea towels!

A close up of a few of my favorites - strawberry, kiwi and a poptart!

Costume Number 2

Scarlett will be both a kitty AND Belle this Halloween! Luckily we have 2 big events coming up, so she'll get lots of time in both costumes. This weekend we are going to Park-a-boo at Lafreniere Park. It's a Halloween event for kids with games, trick or treating, and of course costumes! And then we'll be doing Trunk or Treat on Halloween at a local school. I'm excited about it...think it's going to be much more fun AND practical with a one year old!

Here's Scarlett debuting her kitty costume. And don't worry...she'll wear black tights with it. The pink were just what she had on today and I don't change her tights unless I absolutely have to!

Montz Pumpkin Farm

Today Cameron, Scarlett and I went to the Montz Pumpkin farm for some fall fun. We rode the tractor ride out to the pumpkin patch, each picked a pumpkin and came back to the farm to wash them off. Here are our beautiful pumpkins!Scarlett on the tractor. Which she didn't love. When we got back on it, she kept saying "no boat mommy, no boat". I said "Scarlett, it's not a boat, it's a tractor". Scarlett - "Tractor. Mommy, no tractor".

Here we are out at the pumpkin patch.
Scarlett in a sea of pumpkinsBack at the farm - washing off our pumpkins. Scarlett was in love with the water cups...she wouldn't take the cup away from her mouth to get a good picture!

It was a fun fall day! And finally some fall weather too! Although it's been high 60's here, at the pumpkin patch in the sun it was definitely warmer.

Storytime Elephant

Scarlett and I met friends at Barnes and Noble today for their weekly storytime and much to our surprise there was a "special guest" after the story. Even MORE surprising was the fact that Scarlett LOVED him! She kept going up to him, giving him high fives, holding his trunk and talking to him. Most of the other kids there were too scared to get too close, but Scarlett was his best friend. She was sad when he left...kept yelling "BYE ELEPHANT, BYE!!". Wish I had my real camera with me, but I got a couple quick shots with my phone.

You Tube Panda

I happened upon this You Tube video of a baby panda sneeze the other day and Scarlett is obsessed!! She asks to see it all the time! "More time"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Krluc-wXbOQ



Here's my cute girl this morning. Such a little ham for the camera :o)

Goooo Dawgs!

Well, it was a disappointing game yesterday - to say the least. BUT I have something that will cheer you up (Colin...this means you).




I don't know where she came up with the kitty thing, but I walked in and she was just yelling at the TV, "NO Kitties!". Haha...I thought it was appropriate!

We only caught the 4th quarter because we were at Scarlett's first movie - Toy Story in 3D! She refused to wear the glasses, but loved the movie! She sat still and quiet the whole time and really enjoyed herself. This morning she came up and said she wanted to see the "potato head movie" again.

Market Skirt - Take 2

I made a market skirt for Scarlett's friend Brooke and I couldn't resist making a matching one for Scarlett. Here she is with her friend Ghost.
We are doing well here since implementing Plan B of potty training. We're much more relaxed and Scarlett is learning what having to go potty means. She told me twice today! That's improvement!

We are taking her to her first movie tomorrow - the Toy Story and Toy Story 2 double feature in 3D. Now I only expect to stay for the first movie and SERIOUSLY doubt she'll wear the glasses (and me too...3D makes me ill), but I think it should be fun!!