Playing in the leaves

Now that the weather is starting to cool off the leaves are starting to fall. Wow, a new toy for Ella! Every time we go outside she loves to pick up a handful of leaves and watch them fall to the ground. Today I thought I'd help Chris out and do a little raking. Ella loved the piles of leaves. Here are a few pictures of the fun!

Even Sadie was enjoying our time outside.

Ella's 2 year pictures

Here are some of Ella's 2 year pictures. She was quite the little ham during the session. She loved every minute of it except when we needed her to sit still!

Ahoy Matey's - Happy Halloween

Ella has been quite the social butterfly lately. She's been to two Halloween parties, got to wear her costume to school and last night for Halloween. We decided to take her to the Fall Fun Fest at a church. She had so much fun boucing around in the bouce house. Next year she'll get to trick-or-treat for the first time in the burbs!!

This is the first time she wore her costume and the do-rag only lasted long enough for the picture.

Just finished eating at Leighton's 2nd annual Halloween party. This time she loved the do-rag!

Her friend Hayden at school was also a pirate.

Daddy and his little pirate before we left for the festival.

I thought this was cute so I included it. She was playing with Mr. Potato Head and decided she could also be the potato.

Pumpkin Patch

I have taken Ella to the pumpkin patch a couple of times and she decides to get in a serious mood every time. She doesn't smile or even look towards the camera. That is ok, she's still precious!

She'd much rather pet the animals in the petting area.

This is my favorite picture.

Second trip to the pumpkin pacth. We met Shelby, her mommy and grandma. Ella only smiled when she was with Susie (Shelby's grandma).

Smiles aren't happening right now!

Mommy, I really just want to play with Shelby. Please stop trying to take my picture!