Halloween costumes

Every year - at least the three so far, I have made Audrey try on at least 2 costumes in the comfort of our own home. And I have kept the back-up costume just in case. This year was no exception. First she was a turtle. And while the turtle costume was cute, it just wasn't knock your socks off cute. So we (and by we I mean grandma) kept looking for the perfect witch costume. Finally I found it.
The hunt paid off. The witch costume brings out Audrey's personality. She loves to spin in it and tap (read hit hard, while saying soft) things with the wand. I can hardly wait to take her trick or treating.

Cox Farms

We went to the pumpkin patch near grandma's house on Friday. It was awesome. There was a hayride through a forest, water filled ditches and a spooky barn; tons of slides, lots of musicians and animals. Plus there was good food - apples, pumpkins, kettle corn... need I say more.

Audrey likes animals from a distance and every time we got up close she would say "scared" and "hold you". She also said "scared" for much of the hay ride - though popcorn helped ease her fears. She loved the slides, but again, liked to do them with mom whenever they were big. She also loved seeing all the kids. She would run after other kids yelling "kids!" Unfortunately they were never as excited to see her as she was to see them. Here are some fun pics.

Gymboree Party

Recently we went to a birthday party at Gymboree. All the kids get to dress up - Audrey is wearing a sequined dress with butterfly wings while doing a little craft project with sparkle glue and a plastic mask - what's not to love.

I love her looks of concentration as she is trying to glue feathers and sequins onto her mask. And she has such adorable and dainty little fingers. Once again the camera lady couldn't get a smile, but she is still cute .