Happy Halloween!

This was our first Halloween to take Hardy trick-or-treating and it was quite an adventure! Before Hardy was born I for some reason became obsessed with giraffes. My sister already had this adorable giraffe costume, so needless to say Hardy had to wear it for Halloween! He was the cutest little giraffe, but he did not want the costume on his head. The strange thing was he fought it all night for pictures, and when we were actually trick-or-treating he wore it the entire time. You just never know! We trick-or-treated in another neighborhood where the houses are rather spread out, so we packed 8 adults and 6 kids into one minivan and set out! Hardy loved trick-or-treating, but every time we went to a new house he wanted to go inside and stay a while. It was too funny! Hope all of you got lots of treats tonight too!

Me and my little giraffe

This is how Hardy really 

felt about the costume on his head

Kyle and Hardy

Scarecrow Crunch for friends

Hardy's Halloween Happy

Kyle, Hardy, and Me

Of course Kyle had to dress up too!

Whitten, Turner, Audrey, Collins, Ivey

Hardy and Emma are standing up in the back

This is how we roll!

David, Whitten, Kyle, and Hardy

And here he goes!

Can't handle the cuteness!

Pumpkin Treats

I stumbled across the adorable pumpkin treats on Pinterest one day and I just had to make them. I kind of feared that mine would not turn out near as cute as the ones I had pinned, but I was pleasantly surprised by my efforts. These were actually very easy to make, and Hardy was a big fan of them. I also wrapped some up to give to friends as a Halloween happy! Click here for the link to the original recipe. Instead of making green icing I just bought a tube...I am all about what is easiest! These fun little treats would be perfect for any fall party!

ZOO Day

Don't get me wrong, I absolutely love living in small town and Oxford is one great small town! I honestly never ever want to move unless the Lord calls us too. But, I do sometimes miss the activities that a big city has to offer especially now that I have a child. Hardy absolutely loves the zoo and we would probably go several times a month if we lived in a city that had one. So, for our family it is a big event to spend a day at the zoo. I guess that makes it even more special. We took Hardy to the Memphis Zoo yesterday, and he had a blast! CC and Aunt Nay Nay joined us too, and he thoroughly entertained them. His favorite animal at the zoo right now is the pandas. He really took a liking to them in August when he went to the zoo, and he definitely did not forget these cute fluffy bears. We eventually had to pull him away from them or he might have stayed there all day. This was the first time at the zoo that he rode the train and the boats. Hardy has no fear and will do anything. I could not believe he rode in the boat all by himself. I am so thankful to be able to enjoy days like these with our sweet son. I just love watching his precious face light up over seeing an animal. It is pure joy!

Watching the sea lion show

Enjoying popcorn at the show

He always has to share 
his food with Aunt Nay Nay

Of course, Aunt Nay Nay had

to get him cotton candy too

Checking out the elephants with CC

The pandas...his favorite!

Hardy even loved this little panda

   

Giving the panda love

Riding the boats

First train ride at the zoo

Definitely had a good time!