Girls Night at Granny Carr's

Last Friday night Daddy went camping (crazy, the temperature was about 20 degrees) so that he would be in place for early duck hunting. Alyson and I decided to go to Granny Carr's and keep her company for the night. Saturday morning we made a trip to Ft. Smith to pick up some material I ordered for Alyson's curtains that Granny Carr is making her for her new big girl room. We also had to get our measurements for a bridesmaid dress and flower girl dress, Jevon my very good friend is getting married. That's right Alyson first flower girl gig, how exciting. After the getting our measurements we went to Dillard's to find Alyson a Christmas dress, no luck yet, hopefully we find something before this Saturday, we are having family Christmas pictures taken. Our next stop was Target to get a few things and then Granny took us to lunch. It was a great day, we love spending time with our Granny. Later that evening it was time to take off to Fayetteville to meet the Smith's and go to the lighting of the square in Fayetteville.

Halloween!

As you can tell from the pictures Alyson was Snow White this year for Halloween and I think she really did like her costume, she even left her crown on for most of the night. Our Halloween night started off at Granny and Papa's for some delicious stew and popcorn balls, which Alyson was not impressed with but Mommy and Daddy liked it. After dinner we headed out to start the real fun. Our first stop was Granny Carr's house where Alyson got a book for trick or treat and some candy. Second stop was to Poppa and Nonna's house for more candy and s short visit. The third stop was to Aunt Mimi house where Alyson got several goodies and prizes. Fourth stop was Granny B's house, Alyson got some stickers and a coloring book, along with many other things. Last stop of the night was to Aunt Yvonne's house who gave us cookies, yummy! This may not seem like a lot of places for most people but the entire circle took us about 55 miles and 2 1/2 hours, but well worth it for all our family to get to see Alyson. Thank you to everyone for all the wonderful treats and prizes! Also thank you to Mrs. Val for the glowing wand.

Beginning of Halloween Fun!

Today Aunt Mimi, Alyson and I spent most of the morning and mid afternoon together. We went to visit Granny B at the preschool, where she is a teacher, we went to lunch and I even got to vote early while Mimi watched Alyson, so great. In the afternoon Alyson and I went to her Halloween party at school and then to do a little shopping, which was unsuccessful we ended up coming home empty handed, I am sure Daddy won't mind. We had a wonderful day together.

Jack-o-Lantern!

Last night we decided it would be fun as a family to carve our first Jack-o-Lantern together. Alyson really enjoyed it and she has even discovered there is a difference between a pumpkin and a Jack-o-Lantern. After we finished carving his face we put a candle in him, turned off the lights and watched him glow. Later that night we made a place in the floor where we all sat down and watch It's The Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown. I was sitting by Alyson about to start the movie when she looked at me and said "Mommy this is great" ahhhh how sweet she is. By the way her hair looks crazy because she has woke up from a nap not too long before the pictures, and we do not normally promote standing on the dinning table.

Big Girl Bed!

We have finally given in and purchased a "big girl bed" for Alyson. It doesn't seem possible she is old enough for one but she will be 3 in another four short months. She has actually been sleeping in it for almost a week now and is doing great. We did not purchase rails, I opted to use big pillows on each side of her and she hasn't fallen out yet. She was so very excited to finally get it and get to sleep all night in it. Hope you love your new bed Alley!

Fall Fun!

Last weekend we all got together for a hayride, hot dog roast, marshmallows, and lots of fall fun. We went to my mom's house (she has a farm) because I was a little reluctant this year to pay $7.00 a piece to go to the Wild Thing's Farm when we have our own farm to go to and our own tractor and hay to ride on. We had a lot of fun especially on the hayride looking at all the animals, singing songs, and visiting. Thank you Granny B.

Allergy!!

It seems as though Miss Alyson has an allergy to something, and I say something because I have no idea what is causing the red spots all over her abdomen and legs. On Monday night after bath time I noticed an area near her right underarm, so being the freak that I am I put some hydrocortizone cream on it thinking it was probably just a bug bite. Turns out this was no bug bite and by Tuesday night she had little red dots on her abdomen and legs. We were at my Granny's house (we visit her every Tuesday evening and have dinner with her) so I let Granny and Aunt Kris look at the spots, we decided it was probably some virus from daycare and I would just watch it. By Wednesday morning the small red dots had turned into nickle sized spots, ok time to freak-out, what in the world is this. Wednesday morning I took her to the pediatrician who confirmed she was having an allergic reaction. I have been trying to determine if we have introduced anything new, foods, detergents, soaps, etc. and I can not come up with anything. Today is Thursday and the spots were there this morning but getting better throughout the day with the aid of Benedryl, so we will just watch and see how long it takes to go away, luckily they do not itch so she is not miserable. I think it is bothering me more than it is Alyson.