Halloween 2011

Is in the books! Ellie enjoyed dressing up as Horton and trick-or-treating way more than I expected her to. Last night was the 3rd time in the past 4 days that she's worn her costume. Each time she was so excited to put it on, and each time she cried when it had to come off. Surprisingly she also new exactly what to do with the candy (grab and stuff). Can someone please explain to me how a 17 month hold would know how trick-or-treating works? Although she enjoyed the stuffing part, she also enjoyed the giving out part which I was very thankful for. At the end of the night we had to (beg) some poor trick-or-treator to take the remaining candy that we had so Ellie would come inside.



Fall 2012 - Eloise 17 months

Our very favorite time of year for many reasons, but especially because we get to visit the Pumpkin Patch at Baker Farms in Harpersville, AL. Here are a few snap shots from our adventure this past Saturday.

 Pumpkin Patch Fields

Eloise and Dad scouting for a place to start our search



 Finally...these would be our pumpkins!

I think she enjoyed picking cotton more than picking the pumpkin....

We ended our adventure by climbing to the top of a small hay-stack...A very Happy girl!

Look Back - Spring/Summer 2011

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Adventures of Max and Eloise - San Juan, Puerto Rico

Way back in March Willie said "I'm gonna be in Puerto Rico for three weeks working, you and Ellie should fly down and join me the last week." My reply "mmm....Only if I can bring Laney and Max." So Laney and I booked tickets and waited for July 31st to arrive (our departure date). And so the first vacation (with kids) is now in the books, but looking forward to many more. Miss you guys already!

Adventures of Max and Eloise - San Juan, Puerto Rico - August 2011

Breakfast with a View

While we enjoyed our coffee the kids got to munch on chocolate muffins

(I mean why not it's their vacation too!)

Beach Time

Note to self: always have one beach bucket per child while on vacation at the beach.

If you'll notice the "Yellow Bucket" is featured in every photo. It was a hot commodity during beach time and Eloise is still learning how to share. She also changed her mind often about which toy she wanted to play with. Thanks for being so understanding Max!

Happy Hour

On Monday evening we were still waiting for Willie to get off work, so we all walked down to Happy Hour at the Hotel.

Dinner in Old San Juan: Raices

The Dragonberry Mojitos are very Yummy!

Laney in the back of the Kia with two carseats. This is how we traveled in Puerto Rico.

Kasalta Bakery: Local Bakery in Puerto Rico

A highligt of the trip. Max and Eloise sampled everything we ordered. And since we were still on vacation they got to split a piece of chocolate pie.

 Cookie Monster #1

Cookie Monster#2

Max thinking about what he wants to eat next!

Dance Time

Every afternoon we took Max and Eloise down to an open area at the hotel so they could run around. We entertained ourselves and others I'm sure by singing and dancing.

The End!

The Littlest Vinson Will Soon Be Here!

In about a month Eloise will soon have a cousin to share many memories with and I'm sure some mischief too. Uncle Chris and Aunt Laura are gearing up for the arrival of Baby Blake, so we had a little shower for them before we left for San Juan (below are a few pictures). Not sure how Eloise will react when she learns she has to share her Aunt and Uncle time with baby Blake.

 Baby Claire made an appearance!

Eloise checking out Baby Claire for the first time.