Pumpkin Patch

We made our annual trip to the pumpkin patch a few weeks back!  The girls had been asking when we were going.  We met up with some good friends for breakfast and then all loaded up and headed to Flower Mound for good 'ole family fun.  The weather was great and the pumpkins were really big this year!  The girls loved playing with the cutest little guy ever!  Oh, how I love the fall.  All the smells, the changing leaves, hayrides, the wind, warm clothes, spiced tea and all the pumpkin treats. 

 

The girls each bought a pumpkin to carve. Later that evening they started digging out the seeds. Abi has always been a "don't get your hands dirty" kind of gal. Adison has always been a "how dirty can your hands get" kind of gal. Put them across from each other and it was pretty fun to watch! And the best part of the whole process is the roasted pumpkin seeds!!

 

Family time at the park

Steven and the girls traveled back to see family over a long weekend.  They had a blast loving on their Pops and spending time with cousins.  I had to stay home and work the weekend.  So, Stripe and I bonded as I used him for target practice with my new camera.  

Needless to say, he got tired of that really quick. :)

They have been updating the swings at our neighborhood park and the girls have been patiently awaiting their return.  Well, they were back just in time for the cooler afternoons.  We have walked down there almost every day the past couple of weeks.  A goal of mine for the future is to be in more pictures with my family.  So, Steven took the camera away from me for most of this park trip.
(He says I'm a photo addict, but I think he secretly likes my new camera) :)

Pet Parade

Adison had her "Pet Parade" at school the beginning of the month.  It was all she could talk about for an entire week!  Someone graciously traded days with me at work and I was able to be there and take Stripe.  I think he was just as excited as Adison! It was a fun day!

Stripe was ready for a nap when it was all over.

September

We don't have too many pictures from September.  We found rest and comfort in the simple moments.  We soaked up memories and slowed down to make new ones. The girls got to see lots of family and meet relatives they have never seen as well.

 

At the end of the month, I went on a photo weekend with friends from work.  We had it booked way back at the first of the year and I was excited to get away with friends and play!

 

 

 

We learned a new trick called light painting.  It was pretty neat and Melanie and Jessica had

fun with the monster flashlights!

 After I got home, I was ready to start shooting!  The girls and Stripe where my target practice!

 

Abi has really gotten interested in basketball.  Adison is trying, but she's still working on that dribbling thing. :)

 

 

It was quite comical watching them air up the ball.  I guess their daddy has given them lessons.  They did a good job though and the ball bounced much better!

 

I also just got a new full frame camera and can't wait to capture many more memories!!