Pumpkin Carving

We carved our Jack O Lantern yesterday. This is the first year that Emma has been big enough to participate. "What are you doing daddy?"

Phil offered the pumpkin gutting to Emma and she said "Hmmm...OK."

"Ewwwww...No daddy, you do it."

Mr. Pumpkin is finished. Emma helped us decide what shapes were going to go on the pumpkin face. (Yes, he has ears)

Emma was very interested in the lighting of the candle and watching him glow. (We had a tough time getting her off the front porch.) Just before bedtime she said goodnight to Mr. Pumpkin and blew out his candle. "He going to sleep now mommy?"

A Day at Disney

Phil, Emma, Papa and I all enjoyed a day at the Magic Kingdom last Sunday (10/19/08). We (the adults) had a fun time watching Emma enjoy all the rides and sites to see.
She enjoyed the Carousel ALOT! We also experienced, Peter Pan, It's a Small World, Dumbo, Snow White, and The Tikki Bird show.

Minnie's House

Emma and Papa enjoyed touring Minnie's House.

MINNIE!!!!

"This One!" (Emma got a new Minnie on our trip to Disney)

"Thank you Papa!!"

"Minnie, OK?" (Minnie has become one of the gang at home...she has joined the ranks with Big Elmo and Baby Lola)

The Day is Done.

Going, going...

Gone. (less than 5 minutes in the car and Emma was done.)

Indiana Voyage

We started our trip on Friday morning (9/19/08). Emma is a big girl now and has her own seat. She was a good traveler and luckily we had a few kids sitting around us to entertain her. She met "baby" about half way through the flight. (What a great distraction.) Emma and baby were then inseparable for the rest our trip. "Baby" came with a VERY cool backpack, hair comb, juice bottle and socks...who wouldn't want to hang out with her 24/7?
We were welcomed at the Indianapolis airport by Mimi, Papaw and Grandma Greenwell. We were then expected at our first gathering. We met our cousins, Sarah and her daughter Leah, for lunch at a Chick Fil A. In the picture above is Emma joined by her Grandma Greenwell and Leah. Leah is an older and wiser 3 1/2 year old. She showed Emma how to REALLY play on the playground.
After we made it home from our lunch gathering, Mimi and Papaw took us to see Lake Monroe and play on the cool playground. (That's right... TWO playgrounds in one day)
While I enjoyed the serene surroundings...Emma was really into all the rocks on the ground.
Chillin' with Doc.

Indiana Voyage, The Sequel

Saturday morning we visited the Bloomington Farmer's Market. Emma was excited about the watermelon but after we let her 'hold' it all she could say was "Heavy." (over and over again.)

Emma had many important jobs at Mimi and Papaw's house. Not only was she the mail carrier and dog walker, she also assisted in feeding Doc everyday. (I think Doc got alot more treats and bones while Emma was there.)
Later Saturday morning, Uncle Mike and Aunt Pat down from Lebannon. Uncle Mike helped my dad build a deck for the house. (I think my dad helped Uncle Mike)
Emma and Aunt Pat out ready to patrol the neighborhood.