Pumpkin Patch

Despite the 104 degree temps on Saturday, we took our annual trip to the pumpkin patch. I admit our local patch isn't as idilic as pumpkin patches in other parts of the country, but we still had a good time. Here is what we did.

Hazel ate some dirt and dead grass.
Bailey loved decorating her very own pumpkin.

Claire loved posing as a "farmer."

And we loved spending time with our girls!

The Land of Enchantment

"Over the river and through the woods to grandmothers house we go."
Well it was actually over the mountains and through the Indian reservation to Albuquerque we go. Bailey had a two week fall break so we decided to take advantage of the break and take a long overdue trip to visit Grandpa and Grandma Sherwood house.

We had such a full and very fun week. The week started with a trip to the children's museum. We did art projects out of recyclable products, played with magnets, musical instruments, bubbles, water and Scott even rode a bike on a tight rope.

Later in the week we went to Albuquerque's annual International Balloon Fiesta. Every year during the first week of October, hot air balloon enthusiast descend on Albuquerque for a week of events.

First we went to a "Glowdeo." We rode on a school bus, a highlight for the girls in and of itself, to the balloon park. We had a picnic and watched the balloons inflate and then we got to walk among the balloons. Once it got dark, every few minutes they would all light the fire in the balloon and the whole field would glow. It was very impressive and a little magical.

On Saturday morning we woke the girls up early to go to a hillside park and watch the balloons float along the mountains. They flew right over the top of our heads, so close we could see the people in the basket. We also were able to see several of them land and pack up.

Thank you Grandma and Grandpa Sherwood for such a fun week. We may just make this an annual event! We love and miss you!

The End

It's Offical

Our house is for sale. If you know anyone that is looking for a well taken care of home in Gilbert, send them my way. Here are a few of the highlight of the house:

*Exterior was painted in spring 2008

*All new exterior doors

*All new carpet, tile and laminate wood flooring on the inside. Plus we had a no shoe policy so the carpet is clean!

*HUGE storage room and pantry. Not many houses this size have storage rooms.

*Bonus room/office off of the master bedroom

*Fireplace

*New Corian counter tops in kitchen

Email me at barlownatalie@hotmail.com if you want more details or have any questions!!!

p.s. Our new house is still here in Gilbert. It is about a mile away from our current house. So we will still be close to all our friends around here.

SURPRISE! I have a tooth.

It's right here.

This will hopefully be ours soon!

A few months ago we put an offer in on this house. Monday, Scott got a call from the realtor telling us the bank excepted our offer and wants to close on October 21st. I am still a little scared that it won't happen because I have heard so many horror stories about short sales and foreclosures. But if all goes as plan we will be moving soon.

If anyone is looking for a cute little starter house in Gilbert, we will probably put ours on the market soon. Let us know!!!

At what age do kids...

sleep through the night

and

sleep past 6:00 am

and

not scream and cry until 10:30 at night because

they are beyond exhausted, yet refuse to go to sleep.

Please tell me when, so I can start counting the

seconds until that glorious age.

If I survive until then.

Crazy Hat Day

Friday was crazy hat day at Baileys school. This is the beauty she chose to wear. Needless to say she had the craziest hat in her class.

Thanks Aunt Celeste for the hat!