The Gardens (Late Summer/Early Fall Family Pictures)

First off I want to thank (along with Momma and Papa) Miss Rachel Sutherland, from RSutherland Photography for such wonder pictures. She was wonderful and PATIENT working with us Newmans.

We headed the the botanical gardens for our first ever outdoor family pictures. It was nice and warm (and a little too humid for Mommy's taste). The whole times I was being little miss seriously, but we got a bunch of good shots!

October flies by!

So what they say is true! Time just seems to fly by after the first birthday! This month is a very special month for momma. Her favorite holiday is Sweetest Day (the 3rd Saturday of October). It's a day to just do something sweet for another, or for many. To just go out of your way to make someones day. I think I like this whole idea! It is also momma and papa's anniversary. This year they have been marriage for 4 years (together for 6). They celebrated by dropping me off at my Pappy's and Mema's house while they went out and got a massage. They think they had fun? Well I got to stay up late and watch TV...NOW THAT'S FUN! It was also my Pappy's 50th birthday...man...that is OLD! And mommy even said that my greatpappy passed away many years ago in October too.

We spent the whole month running around and playing outside A LOT. Mommy said it was going to get cold soon and that she LOVED the fall weather so we were going to take FULL ADVANTAGE of it! We headed to the Great Bridge Pumpkin Patch. I checked out the pumpkins and walked around a little...BUT I couldn't stay away from all the "jump-jumps" Mommy said I could go in and BOY did I enjoy myself. I bounced and jumped, and went down slides. Yep, I even fell down a few times!!!! But I really had a good time! Next was time to finish my costume! Momma said this was probably the last time she could pick out my costume and she wanted to take full advantage of that. SO here it is!!!! A PEACOCK! My momma and mema made the whole costume. I loved it! Mommy even glued all the tail feathers on...piece...by...piece...by...piece.... A few days later we were invited to the annual ZOO BOO (a trick or treat at the local zoo). Momma dressed me up and we headed out. It was COLD that day and we had to stand in a long line, but finished after getting into the zoo I quickly realized what "trick or treat" meant. CANDY!!!!!! In no time I figured out all I had to do was open up my bag, say "trick or treat", and I would get a candy or two! We walked around and saw lots of others in their costumes. Everyone loved mine and Papa even said that we should go in the costume contest. Mama wasn't too sure, but after the 10th person saying how much they loved my costume, she thought "why not?!" While waiting for the contest to start, I enjoyed the music and danced around....and around...and around in a circle!




NOW it was time! I stood in line and the judges walked up and down the line looking at all the costumes. After a few minutes the judges called out the winners (3 of them). AND I was called!!! Mommy was a little shocked, but VERY proud. Momma was almost too proud and thought (for just a quick second)..this is how pageant mom's must feel!! ;)

The very next day was Halloween. We have been talking about it for weeks and it was now time! I couldnt wait! After my nap momma scooped me up and we headed up to Newport News to go trick or tricking with my nephews. Kenneth was so sweet to show me how to go up the driveways and how to get the candy. And I was off and ready to get as much candy I could! To top it all off....it was late and we headed to my FAVORITE place ...WENDYS! I love chicky nuggets!!! :) SO I got an exra special treat and we headed home. After staying up a few more minutes to change into my pjs, I headed to bed. WHAT a GREAT way to end the month! Momma said it was just the beginning and that it will be fun like that for the rest of the year because we were just entering the holiday season! Well- if it is anything like this past month..BRING IT ON!!!