Pumpkin Patch

One Year in a Flash!

 Brace yourself.

 I have a TON of pictures of Laken's birthday and I just can't help myself.

Here they all are...

Me and my girl

We did a banner with all her monthly pictures ... it was so fun to see her growth through the year.  I will admit I got a little weepy when I was making it - I can't believe how much she changed in just one year!

 Presents!

We did a time capsule for Laken to open on her 18th birthday.

I enclosed a note with her birthday invitation asking guests to write a note or bring a small item to include in the capsule.  It was so fun to see everyone's creativity.  Because there were some things that didn't fit in the capsule, I will be sealing the capsule and everything else inside a bigger box and will give it to her on her 18th birthday.  

Cake time!

 This was Laken's third(!) time doing the cake smash, but I think the third time was a charm.  She wasn't all that interested the first two times, but this time she devoured it and then demanded more.  She ended up eating three pieces!

MOPS Playdate

I am part of a MOPS (Mother's of Preschoolers) group that meets every other Thursday at Life Center.  I love being a part of it and have met some wonderful ladies doing it.  In October, my table planned a playdate to the pumpkin patch.  We had a great time and the kids loved every minute of it.

Here's the best shot we got of all five kids

Another picture mom?

I love love love taking pictures at the pumpkin patch - the colors of fall are so pretty and warm - I just can't get enough!