Pumpkin Patch- Fall 2011

I know everyone thinks about how cute it is when little kids go the the Pumpkin Patch! So did we! So we went tonight while the weather was pretty warm and the sun was still shining.

While dad got the wheelbarrow, Brenna and I went to look at the small pumpkins so she could pick one out-- Brenna-sized!

Then, we walked around and she couldn't take her eyes off the pumpkins! She helped us pick out two big ones for mom and dad.  We got some great video of her, too.

Dad knows where the best ones are!

WOW!.... pumpkins!

Yep, this one, daddy!

It was a BLAST! Everyone should do it. Not sure what we'll do with the pumpkins, lol, but it was fun. :) We will probably carve something non-halloweenish! We just celebrate fall and harvest time. Brenna had an audience watch her get these last pictures on the hay! She was totally entertaining us all!

1st Dentist Visit 10/11/11

Most people asked me why I took Brenna so early to the dentist. Well, I have plenty to ramble about :)

I had first read to take babies around their first birthday. She has six teeth and I've been trying to brush them (with little success) since she got them. So I really wanted some tips and pointers.

I looked online for a dentist close to us that seemed very kid-friendly and professional. I chose Dr. David M. Stewart at Little People Dental in South Jordan.

I was SO relieved taking her there. I feel better about her going to this dentist than I do her own pediatrician! (I've had a hard time finding a great fit.)  He absolutely recommends bringing kids in at this age! Decay can happen when there's even one tooth.

They were clean, organized and friendly. Dr. Stewart had me lay her in my lap so he could show me exactly how good brushing and flossing looks for a toddler. He also explained nutrition and answered many questions I had. Brenna cried during the exam, but all babies do he said! I wish I had taken a picture before the exam because she was as happy as she could be!

Obviously,  NOT us :) But you get the idea.

After the exam, I took a couple pictures and Brenna got a prize and a 'report card' to take home. It told us some things to try and all that we went over that day. I know Brenna looks traumatized, but after I picked her up, she was 100% and we went and played with friends. :)

You're not touchin' me after THAT!

Such a sad face!

This is what she does with her prize now! (An octopus)

Faulty Fall 2011

I really don't mind fall all that much! It's just that winter is that much closer, which is dreadful. There are some pros and cons to fall/winter.. I'll share them here:

Cons:
-it's usually cold
-I do not like to 'play' in the snow
-staying indoors more often
-little sun
-dirtier cars
-slower drivers (mainly me!)
-taking more time getting dressed
-snow ruins cute shoes and boots!
-lasts longer than spring/summer


Pros:
-more baking!
-warm coffee drinks
-good excuse to stay home if needed
-smells
-better food
-my birthday

Wow! That's pretty balanced, right?! Now that Brenna is exploring everything, Joe will just have to take her outside and do all that 'fun' stuff that's really just freezing-your-butt-off-not-fun-at-all-stuff :)