Pony Ride

When she looks to the left...she is looking at the pony beside us. She was so serious about this ride. She loved it!

Gentry Farm, Rolfsen Party, and Maplewood Fall Festival

Iris had such a fun filled weekend. It started off at the Gentry Farm to pick some pumpkins. Unfortunately, the rain took out the patch so we couldn't actually "pick" our pumpkin, but we had a blast anyway! Iris explored teepee's, little log houses, barns, went through the hay maze, saw chickens, goats, sheep, cows (including a calf born the night before), saw a 200 year old home, went on a tractor ride, had her first wipeout, and more. She loved every second. 

 

That night we got dressed up in our costumes and heading to the Rolfsen house for an awesome Halloween/ Birthday Party. We spent the night so I could have some "no kids allowed" fun while she slept. ;) I laughed so hard all night that my cheeks literally hurt! It was too fun. My camera card was full pretty quick so I couldn't get many pictures from that portion of the day, but I should be able to snag some from some other people. 

 

The following day we had our neighborhood fall festival. Iris rode a pony for the first time! She took to it like she was born to ride! She held on to the saddle w/one hand and had the other in the air like she was ready for the rodeo. It was adorable. Then, she would lovingly and approvingly  reach down and pat the pony's mane. My camera card was full from the previous day, but I got some video with my camera. This will be uploaded at a later date. 

 

What a great weekend! 

D.J.'s 33rd Birthday Fun!!!

Castalian Springs and Spot, TN Weekend

We made it out to the country all weekend. First to visit our new baby cousin, Aedan, in Castalian Springs, TN! Iris loved him and wanted to give him lots of kisses. My heart melted as he talked to me in the sweetest baby voice ever. Iris was mesmerized by this little baby in my arms. He is such a sweetheart. Thanks to Curt and Danielle & Jason and Amanda for having us in your lovely homes. Iris had such a blast. She even had her first Oreo experience at Curt and Danielle's! And she got to give lots of sugar to Amanda's sweet (and very tolerant) cat and got to chase Danielle's cat into a corner. She also coined the term Meow-mi as way to refer to the cats. So adorable. 

Then, on Sunday, we were off in the opposite direction heading for Spot, TN. It was a beautiful, but cold day that we got to spend with my Dad's side of the family. I, unfortunately, forgot the battery to my camera so I only have one phone photo. Thus, more to come later once I get my hands on Mom's camera. Iris loved the wagon rides and playing with her cousins. Thanks Eliza, Katherine, Jasmine, and Gracie for showing her so much love and such a good time. She spent lots of time playing ball, riding in the old radio flyer wagon, and playing the piano. She was in heaven!

Iris passed out on the trail walk. Too much fun conked her out.

Iris' new dance moves....

I'll take suggestions on phones that take good video. I clearly need one! :)

Some phone video's for Daddy....

 Sorry everyone, the quality is not too good, but you can get the gist. 

I walked in to Gamma and Pops house after a long day at work to find Iris taking her first steps!!! The only thing I had nearby was my phone. Thus, I captured the moment as best I could. She was so proud and I was such a proud Mommy!!!

Spinning Stinks!