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It's Aaron. Yes, I know we haven't posted in a while. Fall is an incredibly busy time for us and it seems like we haven't had much time around the house. I'm planning on doing a video/picture extravaganza within the next few days. Sorry for the long delay; I know you thousands of constant dear readers are wondering if we're still updating the site. Here's a quick pic preview:

Halloween Night

On Halloween night we went trick-or-treating around our street to the neighbors we know. Then we took Kara over to the church Fall Festival. There were games, free cotton candy and kettle corn, bounce houses, and no scary costumes. She had a fun time. We got some cute pictures of her in her costume.

Halloween Fun

Last weekend we had so much fun with Aaron's family and all of Kara's cousins. On Friday we went to a different pumpkin patch with the kids. Kara loved the train ride. On Friday night we went to Aaron's parents' house for a pre-Halloween party since his sister, Jamie, and her girls were in town. Kara is so cute with her cousins. (Kara is a Sugarplum Fairy in case you couldn't tell.) We carved/decorated pumpkins, played some games and celebrated my birthday and Aaron's brother's birthday. It was just a fun time for all. We haven't decided yet what we are going to do for Halloween.

Fall Fun!

It's Aaron again. These last few months, Kara has really grown up. She sits in a regular chair at the dining table, eats with a regular spoon, and plays on the "big girl" play equipment. She has been so much fun to play with and she brings a smile to my face the moment I walk in the door after a long day at work. We've been doing so many fun things lately that I've decided to put together a bunch of video and pictures from the last month.

Pumpkin Patch

Today Kara, Gramma, Papa and I went to Underwood Farms today with my MOPS group. Kara had fun picking out her own pumpkin and would not let anyone help her carry it.

Swim Class

We enrolled Kara in a swim class. She did the first one with my mom and the second one with Aaron. She LOVES to swim and is such a good sport when it comes to trying new things.

Kara's New House

We got this house from our friends and Kara just loves it. She likes to go inside and close and open the window. It is still so hot during the day that the only time she spends in it is in the evenings.

Our Little Drummer

Just hanging out at home on a Sunday afternoon. Yesterday I had 8 ladies over to scrapbook. I didn't get anything done but it was fun to see everyone being so productive and motivated to work on their stuff.

Kara is doing well. She is very strong willed and wants to do everything herself. It is the age, I know. She is so stinkin' cute at times that I can't even imagine her screaming at the top of her lungs in Target.

Oktoberfest

We went up to my parents' cabin this weekend for the Oktoberfest. Kara had fun dancing on the stage and she even won one of the little carnival games. We bought the official stein for 2009 since it was Kara's first year. My mom taught her how to hold it up to her mouth and say "hellloooo" so it echoes. Thanks Mom. Kara had fun with Gramma and Papa as always. We drove home today and worn-out Kara slept in the car with her wonderful prize...a giant, inflatable, squeaking bat.

Tap Class

Kara did so well at her first tap class on Monday. My mom went and video taped the whole thing because Aaron wanted to see every last detail of it. My dad showed up toward the beginning of the class too which was a surprise. Kara just kept on dancing even though Gramma and Papa were in the room. She was the oldest in the class but more kids will probably join after Labor Day. I was actually sore the next day from doing all of the things with her. How sad is that? Anyway, many more weeks of cute pictures coming since I now have to get her tutus and cute girly things.

Swimming!!!

Kara LOVES swimming. Yesterday it was about 104 degrees outside but we had planned a swimming date with our friends. Kara had a blast and the water felt great. Auntie Krishawn brought teeny CHOCOLATE cupcakes so Kara got her first taste of chocolate. I think I did a pretty good job at keeping that taste unfamiliar--almost 2 years!

In other news, Kara went #1 on the potty 7 times on Monday and #2 once. Not bad! Today she isn't as interested and is only at 2 times. She has been hitting anything and everything that ticks her off AKA other children that take her toy or look at her funny. Where do kids get this. We have never hit her, she hasn't seen any violence with other kids or t.v. programs. What the heck? She screams at the top of her lungs when she doesn't get what she wants. She thinks time-outs are fun. Ugh.

Saturday Morning

(This song is called Pure Energy--thought it would be appropriate for her Saturday morning.) I am pretty sure she is ready for the tap dancing class to start up. Only 1 more week to wait! She has already outgrown her first tap shoes so we have to get a new pair this week. Oh, and a cute little leotard of some sort! How fun to have a little girl.

Library Trip

Last Friday I took Kara to the public library for the first time. She loved it and we picked out some really cute books to take home. She even got an application for a library card. My mom met us there. We found out that toddler reading time is on Wed. at 10:15. I am trying to come up with fun stuff to do while Aaron is at work. On Mondays we are starting a Mommy and Me Toes and Tap class. Tuesdays I have Bible study in the morning and then work so Kara gets time with Gramma at her house. Wednesdays will be reading time at the library and then I go to work (more Gramma time.) Thursdays I am trying to sign up for MOPS but I missed the deadline by a week so we will see if they can still add me. Fridays are quiet days at home unless we decide to visit Aaron at work and Saturdays are swimming lessons for 4 weeks starting soon and UCLA football games. A whole lot of fun is going to be had at our house!

Zoo Trip

Today we decided spontaneously to go to the zoo. It is Aaron's last day of vacation and we wanted to do one more outing as a family. It was lots of fun but way too hot at 93 degrees. On the way to the zoo we stopped by Papa's office so Kara could see him. (Seeing him is the bribe that gets her to sleep in her own bed right now.) It was a surprise since he works about 40 min. away but close to the zoo. More pictures to come.