Carving Pumpkins

The finished product.

Roller Skating

Allie got to go to a skating party to celebrate Izzie's 4th

birthday. It was Allie's first time skating. She did

a great job and did not fall a single time. She took

it slow and had a blast.

Allie and the birthday girl.

Ready to try out the skates.

She was a little unsure at first, but
picked it up quick.

Mimi helping Allie around the rink.

Addison had a rough time in the beginning,

but she did much better after a little practice.

Goofballs!!!

Ears Pierced

About 3 1/2 weeks ago I pick Allie up

from daycare as always. Except on this day

she asks if we can get her ears pierced. I say sure

and proceed to stall for the next hour assuming

that she will change her mind. I remind her

that it is going to hurt and that she doesn"t have

to do it if she isn't sure. I go home get my camera

and we head to the mall. She picks out her earrings

and climbs up onto the chair all by herself. Allie did

such a good job and sat really still. After the

girl marked her ears with the marker Allie asked if

she had earrings now. I had to regretfully inform her

not yet. Two girls then pierced her ears simultaneously and

being the big girl that she is, Allie did not cry or make

a peep. My little girl looks so grown-up with her new

earrings. I am so proud of her. She amazes me.

Anxiously awaiting.

The big moment. Allie had a good grip on

the arms of the chair.

The after picture with a big smile and new earrings