Becky's 4th birthday party

Here is the cake I made for Becky's princess birthday party. I was a little dissatsified, as it appeared to be leaning, but I think all in all it was a hit. Becky did say to me, though, "Mom, I think it needs some curtains." I asked her why, and she said, "So people can't see in." Great logic. However, due to the falling windows, there was no way that was going to happen!Here a few pics from our photo shoot before company arrived. She's becoming such a pro!

She got to open a couple presents early because people couldn't stay for cake and ice cream. What 4 year old doesn't love that?

Here she is with some of her loot.

Here is my grandma (mom's side) with Becky, Becca, and Katilyn.

more birthday party

Here are some more pics from Becky's birthday. After the candles caught some of the ribbon on fire, she was afraid to blow out the candles so Becca and Kaitlyn had to help her (which was fine with them!) However, she did tell me that night that one of the favorite part of her day was blowing out her candles with Kaitlyn and Becca. Glad she likes to share with others!

I got Becky to stop for about one minute to take a picture with me, even though she was protesting. There was so much fun to be having!

Her present from Eric, Dawn, and the girls was a trip to Build a Bear. It was so much fun, even though the girls were worn out from a busy day of playing. Here are Becky and Becca washing Becky's kitty, which she named Happy Bear.
Here is Becky relaxing at the end of the busy day in her sleeping bag, watching a movie. Oh.... to be 4!

leaf raking

How about this Iowa weather?

Al and Becky went outside to play in the leaves and rake a little on Saturday. He came inside and grabbed the camera to snap a couple pictures. What a great husband. He sure knows how to keep his scrapbooking wife happy!

Look at that pile!

impromptu leaf fun

Last Monday night, Becky and I decided to rake up some leaves to jump in. Boy, was it fun! There is just something about leaves that make everyone happy (when we're jumping in them, not raking them up!)

Becky all covered up. She said, "Not my face, because that will make me cry." Oh, the things she comes up with!

Then Al got home and got to join us. He had fun jumping up out of the leaves and scaring Becky.

The story wouldn't be complete, though, without me telling you that Al came inside while I was getting supper ready and says, "Have you seen my keys?" Oops! They fell out of his pocket while playing in the leaves. After about 10 minutes of searching with flashlights, we were able to locate them. It was really pretty hysterical. Who loses their keys while playing in the leaves? I told him, "You know I'm going to have to blog about this." He said, "I figured." At least he understands and can laugh about it with me. I think he was just glad we found them!

trick or treat

Friday night was Beggar's Night in Des Moines. We went over to Sarah's to go trick or treating with Emma since there aren't a lot of houses in our neighborhood who participate. It sure was fun, even though it was a little cold!

I was so proud of Becky this year. She went up to the doors all by herself and knocked. She had fun but was ready to be done. It was cold and rainy. Emma, on the other hand, loves candy, and when Becky said she wanted to go back to Emma's house, Emma said she wanted more candy!

carving pumpkins

Becky and I went and got pumpkins last night since we hadn't gotten to carve any yet. We found the three best looking ones we could. (Out of eight, we took ones that still had handles on them!) Here we are carving them.

Becky got in it and pulled out what she could. She kept saying, "That's disgusting!" (That's her new favorite thing to say from The Cat and The Hat. Thanks Brenda and Bode! : )

She did a pretty good job, but there were a lot of guts, so Daddy got to help.

Our finished product!

Nite Eyes

Last Saturday we went to Nite Eyes at the Zoo. Here is Jasmine all ready to go!

She sure wasn't afraid of any of the characters this year!

Posing for a picture with Cinderella and Snow White. They were so excited to see her, telling her, "Jasmine, we haven't see you in forever!" She was thrilled!

Emma and Becky

more Nite Eyes

Here are some more pics from Nite Eyes. We sure had fun. Thanks for going with us, Emma, Sarah, Vicky and Charlie!

Before we left, we saw Spiderman and Batman. We had to go see them. Becky was so excited, until we got to the front of the line. She decided that she did not want her picture taken, and Al felt too old to go up by himself, so I snapped this picture. Becky told me afterwards, "I only like them on T.V. mom." Maybe next year!

night with Isabelle

We got to watch Isabelle, Holly's little girl the other night. Becky wanted to hold her, so I snapped this picture before she started to crawl away!

First Homework Assignment

Becky's preschool was closed one Friday for the teachers to go to training. We got to spend the day playing and having fun. We also go to work on her first homework assignment. We sure had fun!

This is how she looked most of the day. She just loves dressing up like a princess!

her finished work product!