Halloween Party

Our Friday playgroup had a Not So Scary Halloween Party at our house this week.  We had such fun costumes: Max as the "Count", Wyatt as a pirate, Audrey as a ladybug, Tessa as Belle, Nico as a bumblebee, Ana Sofia as a pink fairy, Ryaln as Dracula and Mimi as a witch.  The kids decorated pumpkins with their names on them and jack-o-lantern faces.  We feasted on pumpkin bread, fruit and Candy Corn cupcakes.  Everyone had such a fun time.  Finley was the cutest clown.

Grammy made Finley's clown costume and Max's mom altered it to fit.  I have to scan a picture of Finley's Aunt Rose dressed up as a clown for Halloween, their costumes are very similar.

Zoo Boo Part Two

We couldn't go without sharing the Zoo Boo fun with Clifton, so we all walked over to the zoo right when it opens to check out the Trunk or Treat action and try to get some more pumpkin pictures.  Finley wore the Spooky Kitty Cat dress that Grammy made for her.  We are going to have to do Zoo Boo at least one more time this year with Finley in her clown costume.

Daddy at Gymboree

We met Clifton at Gymboree after work one night for open gym.  I think Finley made him walk her around in a circle on the sled for at least 20 times.

This photo is hysterical, I think the both of them have the exact same expression on their faces.

Dancing and Jumping

Miscellaneous Magic Kingdom

The Magic Kingdom was by far Finley's most favorite park at Walt Disney World. We visited the Magic Kingdom every day that we were at Disney World. It was just one monorail stop away and a short boat ride back, so how much easier could it be? For the record, I went on Splash Mountain for a second time because it was Grammy's birthday and it is her favorite ride. Of course I was the one who got drenched.

Go Cougars!

What a rough rough rough year for my University of Houston Cougars.  They are now on their fourth quarterback of the year in Piland (I still say bring back Broadway) and they lost to Rice.  ACK.  The did mount a great comeback in the second half, but it wasn't enough.  The Coogs looked terrible for the entire first half.  Hopefully Case Keenum will be allowed to return next year after his surgery.  Cougar paws crossed!

The weather was gorgeous and Finley had fun watching the football game.  Everytime they said first down, she said it and did the hand motion.  Such a smart little football fan! 

Zoo Boo

Yesterday was the first day of Zoo Boo, but it certainly won't be our last visit.  I just need to figure out a way to get Finley to save some of the candy and not eat it all straight away.  Halloween night is going to be crazy!

Max's mom made Finley her adorable dress.  We got so many compliments on it at the zoo and Finley had a blast wearing "Finley's Pumpkin". 

Look how much our little giraffe has grown as compared to last year's Zoo Boo.  She still loves those Tootsie Rolls.

Meeting Mickey and Minnie Mouse

Of course it was the one day Finley was not in a Mickey or Minnie Mouse dress...smacks forehead.  But she sure looks cute in her Pooh dress.  And she was so happy to meet Minnie and Mickey Mouse.

I hope no one is getting bored of the Disney pictures.  I have so many more to share and I figured interspersing them with our regular daily life would be a nice way to share them without having a Disney post that was several pages long.  Finley still asks to go to Disney World every day, especially "Minnie's House".  I am trying to convince Clifton that we need a return visit this winter.

Gymboree Fun and Fun

Finley is a huge fan of Gymboree. Too bad my Groupon is only for one month of play time. If it weren't so expensive, I would surely sign Finley up for more classes. She really enjoys playing with all the gym equipment, especially the slide. It is amazing how much she has progressed from our first visit to Gymboree for Ryan's birthday party. She is so brave now about trying new things. She still isn't very good at climbing things, but we are working on it. Of course the highlight of the class for Finley is the fact that her best friend Max is there. The two of them just love each other and will imitate whatever the other one is doing. It is hysterical!

For future Gymboree classes, no more one piece outfits for Finley.  The kids get a Gymbo stamp on their tummies and having to unsnap her outfit is a real pain.

EPCOT

Epcot has changed a lot since the last time I visited Disney World.  Test Track has replaced the World of Motion, Figment is still around but he has lost his Dreamweaver sidekick, the Living Seas have morphed into The Seas with Nemo and Friends and Kitchen Kabaret is now a food court and Soarin.  Finley loved Epcot.  I was worried she might be too little for it, but she could spend hours playing with Nemo and his friends.  The music at the World Pavillions captivated her and she was content climbing on all the pathways and stairways throughout all the lands.  We spent two fun days at Epcot and were able to see the new to us Illuminations.  I miss the old one, the fire ball thing really didn't do it for me.