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Lucy's Blanket & Hat

I made a special blanket for my new niece, Lucy. Sarah requested "butter yellow" and ivory.

I am really happy with how it turned out. I decided for the hat, to put a pink flower, so it would show up a little better than the yellow would.

Gray & White Crochet Baby Blanket

My MIL asked me to make a baby blanket for her take to a baby shower. I was happy to make one. 

They requested blue and white or gray and white. I started on a blue and white one with yarn that I already had. Well, I ran out of the blue and couldn't find anymore at the store, so I had to start all over and decided to get gray and white. It got a big chunky yarn that was super soft. I figured it would be a good winter baby blanket. I really like how the gray and white turned out. I've never used gray before, so I was pleasantly surprised. It was very "boyish". 

And I had enough yarn left over to make a little hat. It's perfect for those newborn days, when you want to make sure their little head stays nice and warm. 

MIL said that the blanket was a big hit at the shower and they all loved it. I'm so glad!  

Halloween 2013

We started Halloween week off by carving our pumpkin. 

Michael was really excited about carving a jack-o-lantern. 

But he didn't want anything to do with touching the guts. 

Them he kind of lost interest while we were cleaning it out. Once Andrew started the actual carving, he came to check out what was going on. 

The finished product!

We got to celebrate Halloween on Wednesday and Thursday. 

Wednesday afternoon we went to the Halloween party at the library. They had snacks and a costume contest and fun activities. Michael was most excited about all of the cookies he got to eat! 

Wednesday night was trunk or treat at Grandma and Papa's church. 

We walked all the way around the church and then hung out in the back of Papa's truck. 

Henry and Zoe were there too! 

On Halloween day, we went to Granny's for their fall festival. They had a bounce house, costume contest, trick or treating, and face painting. Michael was only interested in bouncing in the bounce house. After they put it away, he decide to get his face painted. 

He chose a fish or as he called it, "Nemo." He sat so still the whole time. This was he first time getting his face painted. 

After Granny's, we went to Mimi and Papa's house for trick or treating around their neighborhood with Maggie. 

All ready to go. 

They had a great time together. 

It didn't take long before he was done, and ready to head back to the house. He had a bucket full of candy and I think he was ready to eat some of it. 

We had a fun Halloween and Michael really got into saying "trick or treat" and was so excited about all of the candy! 

Boo in the Zoo - 2013

After a very full day at sky top, we drove to Greenville for Boo in the Zoo. Mimi and Papa came with us too! 

Michael was very excited about "saying trick or treat" and getting candy. After the first piece of candy was put in his bag, he looks at me and tells me he is hungry and that he NEEDS to eat his candy! Little booger! I gave in and let him have it. 

He was so funny walking around the zoo. He kept asking for us to take his picture next to things. Which I gladly obliged. 

I have a picture of him on this lion from every trip to the zoo! 

He really wanted a picture with this big cat! 

The lions were actually awake and walking around! 

And with these pumpkins, he had to get as close as he could. 

Mickey Mouse pumpkin was also at the zoo! 

This is another picture we get every time we are at the zoo. 

It is so nice that Michael is out of his not wanting to take pictures stage! I much prefer this smiling little boy! 

Our little family! 

We had a lot of fun, and most important, Michael had a blast and can't wait for Halloween. 

Sky Top, NC

On Friday, Michael and I met Julie, Coleman and Finley up at Sky top for a day of fall fun!

 None of us had ever been there, so we weren't sure what to expect.

 I had heard tons of great stuff, so I was looking forward to it. Well, it was CROWDED!! I never imagined on a Friday morning there would be so many people there!

We played on the playground for a while and then decided to take the hay ride.

While I went and bought the tickets, Julie took the boys to play. 

It was a quick little hayride around the property.

 It gave us a chance to see what all there was to do. We saw the animal area, the bamboo forest, the duck pond, and lots and lots of apple trees. 

After the hay ride we decided to go down to the animal area and check out the sheep and goats. Michael and Coleman loved feeding the sheep! 

After the animals, we explored the bamboo forest. It was so cool! And the boys loved it too! 

Then it was time to eat our picnic lunch. 

After lunch we went back to the playground to play. Jessica and her family were also there on Friday with some other friends, and she called to say they were headed to the playground too. It was fun to have all the kiddos together! 

They had fun sliding and swinging together. 

I tried to get a picture of all fie of them together, but a few kids didn't want to cooperate! 

But through the magic of digital editing, I'm going to be able to put them all together!

Then it was time to say goodbye. Before we left, I got in the LONG line for some hot apple cider doughnuts! 

And they were definitely worth waiting for! 

It was such a fun day in the mountains with wonderful friends!