Cinderella vs. Santa Claus

Its the time of year for Santa Claus to make his appearance at the malls for Christmas. We saw him this past weekend and for the fourth year, the girls don't want anything to do with him. All they want to do is stare at him from a distance and not get too close.

You would think that with two little girls scared of Santa, they wouldn't like any character dressed up or even scary Halloween costumes. They love Halloween and were not even scared of the big kids dressed in their costumes.

Cinderella with all the girls

I was encouraged this year when Cinderella showed up at a birthday party we attended. The girls loved her. I thought, maybe this was the year for Santa. But, I think I was wrong. Do you see my girls on the front row, listening to everything Cinderella says? Each year, I waste my money on getting a Santa picture that may or may not include both girls. This year probably won't be any different.

Halloween 2012

The girls had a great Halloween. We started off with costumes for school. They were so excited to wear their clothes. However, Gracie thought she was going to get to trick-or-treat all day. When I told her that she had to wait until night-time, she was not happy.

Cheerleader and fairy princess

While the girls were at school, I ran to Marshall's and found Halloween costumes for $5 each. I surprised them after school. So, that's what they wore last night.

Little princess and witch

Lizzie as a witch

Gracie as a princess

The gang

I call this bored model pose.......

Cuties

The last few Halloweens; we meet up with some friends, have dinner and go trick-or-treating. It is always fun! Of course, I get three pictures of the girls before my camera battery dies and have to use my phone.

While we were walking, one of our friends asked Gracie if she was going to eat some candy when we got back. Gracie's response, "Only one piece before bed or I'll get a tummy ache". I have no idea where she heard that. We got home late and they went to bed pretty well. The only thing missing was Wes. He was out of town for work and missed all our fun!

More Fall Fun!

This weekend was full of more festivities for us. We had a couple a birthday parties and some Halloween parties.

On Friday, we had our yoga Halloween party. It was really fun. The girls had blast. They wore some of their dress up clothes and loved it.

Getting ready

Butterfly pose

Listening to Ms Cheryl

 

 

 On Saturday, we had our twin club Fall Festival. It was really cold but really fun.The kids played on the playground and then ran around the pumpkins. We have gone to the same patch for three years.

Picture of all the twins

"Ring around the rosie....."

Two little girls that wouldn't cooperate for pictures

We had two birthday parties in addition to the fall parties. It was a fun but busy weekend.

Pumpkin Patch and Halloween HullabaBoo!

Today, was filled with fall and Halloween fun. The day started off with a pumpkin patch with the girls school and ended with a Halloween carnival at church.

This morning, we went into school and then headed over to the pumpkin patch. We had fun. The girls loved it. They got to play, learn about pumpkins, hear stories and do a scavenger hunt.

Listening to story

Love this!

The girls and I

 So after a long day, we went home rested up and then went back up to church for the Halloween HullabaBOO! We had great time. The girls loved it.

Ready to go!

Princesses!

It was a fun filled day! The girls love Halloween this year!

Two Girls and Their Pumpkins

Tonight, we "carved" our pumpkins with the girls. Last year, we had a cute Hello Kitty pumpkin that was stolen on Halloween. Anyone who knows me, knows I LOVE Hello Kitty and to steal my pumpkin was a horrible crime.

This year, I set out to replace Hello Kitty the best I could. The closest I could come was Ms Potato Head princess and Minnie Mouse. The girls loved helping put these together. It was really fun.

This year, these pumpkins will stay inside and not sit in our porch.

Dentist

Last Monday, the girls went to the dentist to get their teeth cleaned for the first time. I was nervous about how they would do. They were awesome!

The hygienist, Laurie, asked the girls who wanted to go first. Gracie said, "Lizzie will go first". So, Lizzie went first. She climbed up in the chair and sat really sit. She was ready. First up was getting x-rays of her teeth. She sat really sit and did a great job. Laurie was very impressed and said that Lizzie earned two prizes. While she walked away to get the film developed, Gracie said "I'm gonna do good and get two prizes too". When Laurie came back, I made sure to tell her what Gracie said. The rest of Lizzie's cleaning went great! Up next was Gracie's turn. As she promised, she did excellent getting her x-rays. She sat really still for her x-rays and really still for her cleaning. I was so proud of them.

All of the staff had to come see the girls and tell me how good they did. Laurie kept telling me what great girls they were.

Busy October Weekend

This weekend was busy. It started with a twin club play date and ended with a Sunday school party. It was a mix of busy and relaxed.

Playing on the dragon

Gracie on the top

Lizzie Climbing up the dragon

The girls at the pumpkin patch

 Every year, we go to the same pumpkin patch. It's at a Lutheran church by the house. The girls love it! On Saturday, we went to see the pumpkins.

Little scarecrows

The pumpkin picture

Saturday was nice but breezy..... Look at our hair!

Lizzie loves pumpkins! They are her favorite color.

Gracie loves them too.

 After the pumpkin patch, the girls wanted to play. We took them to the new playground. Of course, everyone in town was playing at the new playground too! The girls had a blast.

Playing

 On Sunday, it was performance time. Lizzie and Gracie started choir practice this year at our church and today was their first performance. They did really well and loved it!

In their choir robes.

 It brought back many memories for me. I sang in the children's choir at my church growing up. Love those memories.

Sunday evening, we had a Sunday school party! It was really fun and we stayed out until dark! The girls loved playing and we enjoyed visiting.

Gracie enjoying a cupcake.

 What a great weekend! October looks like it will be busy for us! More fun to come!