Carving Pumpkins

 Molly & Luke picked out some awesome pumpkins from the Hartsburg Pumpkin Festival this year and we got them carved just in time for Halloween. Molly had picked out just the perfect pumpkin and was really into drawing a face on it and watching Luke carve it. She didn't really want to touch the insides though-she said it was slime.

Slime! (The one time Molly touched it)

The final result-our masterpieces:

Daddy pumpkin, Baby pumpkin, Mommy pumpkin.

Lighting them up outside.

Happy Halloween!

We (as in I) wasn't feeling too creative when it came to Halloween this year, so we came up with a couple of easy costume options and let Molly decide. My Mom sent us a devil costume that belonged to my brother at one time and Molly eventually tried it on, calling it a dragon. That didn't last long and she wanted nothing more to do with it.

Dragon, devil, whatever.

We figured she could pull off the cowgirl look just by going through her closet, so that's what we tried next. She agreed to it but refused to wear the hat or carry the stick horse once we started trick or treating.

I bribed her with juice so I could get just one picture!

So, off we went trick or treating and Molly was very excited and determined to get candy in her bucket. We started at the "Safe Stop" where local businesses set up tables in the community building. Molly was really shy at first and pretty intimidated. After this stop we headed to the nursing home and this is where she really figured out how to trick or treat. By the time we left she would walk up to just about anyone and hold out her bucket and then wave goodbye. Not much was said, but she got the goods. We ended the night with a bucket full of candy-among other various treats and had a fun time!!

Coaching Molly through the Safe Stop.

Half Way

Friday was the 20 week mark with baby #2, so we're officially past the half way point! I've been feeling SO much better with this baby compared to being pregnant with Molly. I'm not sure if it's just the second time around, or if it's because it's a boy, but either way it's a good thing!

The girls helping me show off my baby belly!

So Proud

Look what Luke has been up to. All that hunting has payed off-he got this big buck last weekend with his bow. Molly & I are impressed.

As Molly says "Big Daddy Deer take nap." That's going to be one long nap, but I guess she's kind of right.

Checking Cows

This is Molly's style when it comes to checking cows. She's got her tractor & her baby & she's ready to go.

Corn Fest

The Annual Knox County Corn Festival was last weekend, so it was a big time to be in Edina! It consists of a parade, tractor & car show, craft show, carnival & lots of food and entertainment. The beer gardens used to be the highlight of the festival for us, but times have changed and we spent more time at the bouncy house this year. Guess that's what happens once you have a child! Grandma Debbie spent the weekend with us & made her first trip to the Corn Fest. I'm sure she was impressed-haha!

Molly showing off her purse overflowing with "loot" from the parade.

Molly's first carnival ride! She loved the cars and "drove" several of them!

Growing Family

I think most of our family & friends know by now, but our family will be adding a new member in March! I am currently 15 weeks along and feeling good. The first trimester was tough-just like with Molly, but I haven't felt nauseous in several weeks now. The worst part has been the bad headaches, which my Dr. recommended taking Magnesium pills for, and they seem to be getting better. Keeping up with a 2 year old has also been a bit of a challenge at times but Molly has been pretty cooperative for the most part. We are very excited and hoping that this baby will be in a more favorable position (than Molly) come ultrasound time so we can find out if it will be a little sister or little brother!

Baby Bump!