Pumpkin Carving

This weekend I took the girls to the Harvest Festival on Main Street. There were booths set up for local vendors and community members to sell items. We bought some home-made hair bows and an adorable apron for Ryenn. Leah didn't get anything. I think she is still upset about it.

The kids were also given a free pumpkin. When we got home I set up for a mini "My Kids are Freakin' Cute" photo-shoot. Ryenn as usual didn't have her A game. She brought her crazy face.

Then, Ryenn and I searched for the perfect pattern for the job. She decided our pumpkin should look like a kitty. She almost couldn't wait for Dad to come home. (i have no clue where that trait came from)

First time for everything!

Last night we had an awesome time hearing The National at Marquee Theatre! The venue is tiny, and you will always have a fantastic time. The lead singer had so much energy, and he even took a tour through the crowd! I was almost decapitated by the microphone cord (or wire or whatever the thing is called) It was also the first time that one, Mr. Travis Jay Nunley, had ever been to a concert! I am so glad that he decided to come with us, and that he had a good time!

Unfortunately, we came home to a very sick Leah Jae Nunley. She spent the entire night throwing up! She was diagnosed with her very first ear infection! Yuck! Fortunately, we were able to get her seen today (by none other than dr. smith), and antibiotics were prescribed. Hopefully we can weather this storm without many tears or sleep deprivation. I will keep you posted!

Graham County Fair 2010

Fall is coming, and as you know that can only mean one thing... The County Fair! We have only been to the fair once when Ryenn was 1 year old. We looked at pigs and other animals, but we were unable to ride anything. We missed her second fair season when we went to visit Bob and Mariah in Texas.

This year we were excited, but also a bit nervous about the experience. Ryenn is not very brave. She doesn't like to be tossed into the air, or swung very high. I was scared that we were going to get in line, wait forever, then she was going to back out.

The carousel is very tame, and she has ridden one before, in other words....instant success! Then, we made our way to the Dragon Train. (you know what i am talking about, the rides they have are the same, ancient rides that queen elizabeth rode) Here is the scene:

John and Ryenn wait in line. I see the fear creep into her face. (i take a picture, i couldn't help it) She hands the Carney her ticket. Walks up to the dragon, climbs into the seat, and turns around demanding to get off! The Carney let her pick the color of ticket she got back. (that was cute, some of the other guys were seriously jerks about it) John tells me, she could see the floor and the tracks and panicked!

Okay, so we try a few more things....the little fun houses with the mirrors/obstacle courses. Then she decided to ride the spinning Bears. I got a few pictures of her in the bear, but then she wants to get off of those. (this carney was the rudest) Ryenn is starting to lose even more of her bravery during this time. SO we decided to put her on a cute little princess train. The line was full of little girls just like her. She had a fabulous time, and even got to ride in the front. She rang the little bell and pretended to steer. It was cute.

Then we looked at the animals for a bit, but she didn't enjoy that. She said that they were smelly, and she wanted to go back to the fair. The last ride we got on was the Speed Racer. I thought that she was going to be afraid, but the look of pure joy on her face was worth the entire trip! She rode it twice.

These pictures are just for your amusement! Hope you like them. The PJ's glow in the dark so of course Ryenn thought they were a must have!

Dear Santa

I realize that this is a bit early, but 3 year olds are very big on the, "I want, I want, I want!" So I told Ryenn that she needed to write a letter to Santa. She wanted to take it to his house in the North Pole. I told her that if people continually dropped by Santa's House then he wouldn't have enough time to build all the toys. So, this is how the letter went:

Dear Santa,

My name is Ryenn. I am a beautiful girl. My mom is a beautiful girl, too. For Christmas this year I wish for a music player (not really what it is). I hope your deer like me.

Love,
Ryenn Nunley