Date Night

We had a family date last night. Yes, technically you could say we go on family dates all the time, but this time it was like a date. We took her to her first dinner and a movie. We went and saw Frankenweenie (yes, I cried). She did really well (she liked to stand and rest her arms on the seat in front her, which wasn't a problem because the theater was empty), so as long as she could stand she was good. And it was only 1 hour and 30 minutes (she did get antsy near the end).

 

I look forward to more. I love the guts out of this girl. 

Fall Twenty-Twelve

Brad loves raccoons so when my SIL, Andrea saw this raccoon costume she texted me that she found B's costume. It was a "boy" costume, so she thought we could add a bow and make it a girl raccoon, (though I think it needs to be a bright pink bow, she got mistaken for a boy quite a bit :)

 Thanks to Janna, we found a cute pumpkin patch. Our plans changed this morning, so we decided to make a last minute trip out of it. AND they even served applecider donuts!! They were devoured before I could get a picture. The place had a big slide (and it was a fast one). Our little Apple LOVED it. We had to go down it again and again and again. Which was fine, because it was fun for the adults too.

Yesterday, we kicked off our weekend early. We picked up Katie (friend's little sister) and headed to a Scarecrow festival. It was surprisingly fun. I think it will become a tradition.  They had the most delicious kettle corn which we ate to our hearts desires.

Then, you know, the typical fall festivities. Apple picking, raspberry jamming, canyon exploring. We headed into the "Big" city to the office and we met up with Grandma.

 

I know I often grumble about fall on here, but once again it was another delicious and wonderful autumn season. Or maybe it's I actually get to enjoy the fall instead of enjoying it sitting in an office staring at a computer screen watching my days get shorter? Maybe? :) 

As of Late...

 My childhood friend's little sister is out here for school. She is here a semester early, but she is trying to find a job, so in the mean time we've been hanging out :) We did some hiking and cave exploring. Something I have never done since living here. It was a beautiful autumn morning. Good thing too I was carrying 22 pounds on my back.

 Our little Apple takes after her Aunt Andrea by sticking metal objects into electrical outlets. My fault for not having it covered, but she stopped showing interest in them, so I thought I was safe. PS she is fine. Funny thing as soon as she did it Andrea was calling me.

 

 We  started the great art of coloring. She doesn't eat the crayons... as much. Just in between bites she colors now. 

  

We've had some awesome October weather, so we have been savoring every last bit of sunshine and warmth. 

 B, has learned she can add to her outfits. The above outfit for example. Darling dress and salt water sandals which I topped off nicely with a cute white bow in her. Which she immediately tore out of her hair to put this hat on.

 Again, accessorizing herself.

And finally, we are teething. (Did I mention she only has 8 teeth? - Her top and bottom 4). So you know, anything goes.

Ummm... yeah...

Brad is giving a presentation today. It is on virtualization storage arrays... technology stuff. As he was getting ready he is was looking all around for his laptop charger. He found it. I was using it. He said, "I could have gotten there and during my presentation the laptop would have died and I wouldn't have a charger." I looked at him for a minute. He was serious (maybe a little nervous?)
Me: In a room full of hundreds of nerds, I am fairly certain one of them would have a charger.
Brad: That's not the point.
 He's right. He would have been (extremely) embarrassed that he wasn't prepared AND this is a room of potential clients. Brad, my over prepare-er. And thank goodness one of us is. :) Tonight is one of his favorite meals, crepes with nutella. I think he deserves it.