Pumpkin Patch

We went to a small pumpkin patch by our house on Sunday.  Jack loves the pumpkin patch.  He runs around checking out all the pumpkins to find the perfect one for him and Taylor.  Then Jack and Daddy picked out a big pumpkin to carve.  Taylor enjoyed chewing on the stems and touching all the pumpkins.  Jack insisted on wearing his cowboy hat and boots...he looked very handsome!  Taylor wasn't feeling well and didn't want her picture taken.

Later that night, Jack and Daddy carved the pumpkin and we put it on the front porch.  And after dinner, we made s'more's (one of Jack's favorite desserts).

Taylor - 12 Month Check-Up

Taylor had her 12 month check-up yesterday morning.  She is doing great and is growing like a weed.  She had a nice growth spurt in her height.  Below are her stats.

• Weight - 17 lbs 2 oz (10%)
• Height - 30 inches (80%) 

Taylor is not walking yet but will take 3-4 steps on her own and gets so excited after doing it!  She loves to clap her hands and play Patty Cake and loves to dance (bounce up and down).  She can say "bye bye" and wave and also says "bath" (she loves bath time). Jack loves playing with her and she thinks Jack hung the moon!  Taylor got lots of cute and fun girly toys for her birthday but she still loves playing with Jack's cars and trucks.  We love her sweet, loving personality but she will let you know when she doesn't want something or doesn't like it. She is very happy and easy going (most of the time).

         

Taylor's 1st Birthday!!

Our sweet Taylor turned ONE on Wednesday!  She ate her very first cupcake and loved it!  She opened her gifts from us and enjoyed tearing the wrapping paper and tissue paper.  Jack gave her a soft Cinderella doll that he picked out all by himself.

We had her party yesterday afternoon and we had a great turn out with amazing weather!  She had an owl themed party and everything turned out great!  Her smash cake and the party favor cookies were a big hit!  Taylor was not feeling so great.  She woke up early that morning with a fever and runny nose.  She wasn't in the best mood but enjoyed all the attention!  Jack also had a great time with his friends, jumping in the bounce house and helping Taylor open her gifts!

I still can't believe its been a year.  Taylor is the sweetest little girl with the cutest personality and we look forward to celebrating many, many more birthdays!

Jack's First Field Trip

Jack went on his very first field trip with his class on Tuesday.  They went to the TGR Exotics Wildlife Park and Pumpkin Patch in Spring.  Jack was most excited about riding on the bus!  He told me who he shared a seat with and how he fell asleep on the ride back to school.

At TGR Exotics, each child got a headband to color, a small pumpkin to paint and a sack lunch.  They also had exotic animals and his favorite was the Aardvarks.  He told us the Aardvark came from Africa and they look like an Anteater.  

Jack had so much fun and he is looking forward to many more field trips this year!