Here is our little power ranger in action. Trick or treating was easy this year. We went over to the local mall, did a sweep of the top and bottom floors, and then we came home. Emma wasn't real sure about all of this at first, but towards the end she had it figured out! Plus, she got to visit Claire's and get some new lipstick! That, of course, was the event of the evening!
Pre-trick or treating excitement! I don't think she really knows what is about to happen! She is only interested in finding more power rangers! Forget about the candy.
FROM OUR FAMILY TO YOURS, WE HOPE YOU HAVE A SAFE AND HAPPY HALLOWEEN! DON'T EAT TOO MUCH CANDY! WE MISS YOU ALL AND LOVE YOU!
Of all days for Emma to decide that she wants to have a picnic, it is pouring down rain outside, so we had to make do and have a picnic in the living room. This is a fun and good way to get Emma to eat a good lunch. 
Emma started to preschool this week at a local church. She will go 2 days a week for 3 hours each afternoon. She is very excited about going to school! She never once cried or looked back when I left her. I actually had a productive 3 hours too! I think this is going to be good for both of us.
Emma had a great 1st day of school. She was a little clingy once she got home, but I know that will get better in time. She looks so cute with her back pack! Our baby is growing up way to fast!!
On Saturday we went to the Pumpkin Patch. It was a beautiful day to be outside!!Unfortunately, the camera battery died before we made it to pick out our pumpkins, but we do have pictures from all of the other activities. They had 2 different slides for the kids to play on , but Emma would only slide down one of them.
The Pumpkin Patch also had a petting zoo, cow train ride, a hay ride, a corn maze, a playground, and some other odd and end things. Emma really enjoyed herself. Jason and I enjoyed spending time out together with her too. The only thing Emma didn't like was having to wait in line for the cow train. I would have to say that it was the most popular event with all of the kids.
Of course Emma loved the swing. I think she would have stayed right there all day, but there were other kids waiting, so we had to take turns. After walking the pumpkin patch from front to back and 1 side to the other, we finally picked out 2 pumpkins to take home with us. One big one for me and daddy (that he had to carry out) and then 1 small one for Emma that she had to carry out. It was such a great day of family fun!!!
The Pumpkin Patch had a petting zoo with small animals. Emma loved the little pony, but she wanted to ride it, not pet it. They were not having pony rides on the day we went.
Emma's favorite animals to pet were the goats. They were very friendly. They would love all over you if you let them. We also saw chickens, bunny rabbits, and pot belly pigs. Emma would not go near the pigs. All she would do is hold her nose and say "shoo-wee, those pigs are nasty, stinky".
The Pumpkin Patch had a cow train that Emma and I rode. It was a tight squeeze for mom, but we enjoyed it. It was also quite a bumpy ride.
Pop, look how simple this is. I think you should open the ButterBean Holler Pumpkin Patch when you retire. You have all the right stuff, you would just need to plant some pumpkins and you would be in business.
When we woke up in Albertville on Thursday morning it was very cold. As a matter of fact, when we left at noon, it was still only 48 degrees. Cold weather didn't keep Emma from spending time outside with her Papa and MiMac. She and MiMac were hunting monsters!!!
All of the kids love Mimi's new jacuzzi tub that she has in her bathroom. Emma, Seth, and Hunter took time out from all of last week's stresses to relax and play in the "cuzzi" as they all call it. Don't worry everyone, they are all clothed!!! They had such a great time. We almost had to get a shop vac to get all of the water cleaned up out of the room!!!(Only Kidding)
Having a little pre-Halloween fun at Aunt Tanya's house! Emma brings such joy to our family!
Emma has really started liking her Disney Princess tea party set that she got for her birthday, especially since I let her start using real tea. We usually have her friends from Narnia over for tea, but today Sassy decided to join us.
I am having a blast being at home with Emma during the day. We never run out of things to do. She keeps very busy, but I wouldn't have it any other way!!
She has turned out to be a really pretty cat. She is still a little wild, but is starting to let us pet her and love her a whole lot more. She loves for us to play fetch with her. Jason said the other morning when he left for work, she had her toy laid on Emma's chest and was sitting there looking at her like are you going to throw it or not. Of course, Emma was sacked out and knew nothing of this.
How about Jason's new look? 
Mimi, Papa and Chester were our first visitors to Athens. They helped us put some finishing touches on the apartment, and we showed them around town. 
Emma wants to think right now that she is Lucy from Narnia. She let Mimi cut her hair to look like Lucy and she actually asks to wear skirts. I think this may be the turning point from black pants and candy cane pants.
