Trick or Treat

It was a blustery Beggar's Night so Gianna went trick or treating inside.  She loved every minute of it!

So much candy!

What should I eat first?

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!

A Wonderful Jack-O-Lantern

It is so much fun to watch Gianna's personality shine as her excitement for a holiday grows! She couldn't wait to carve her pumpkin.

What's in there?

"I help!"

Just when we thought we may be over the Wonder Pets craze...

She was in love with her pumpkin and kept shouting, 

"Look! Dad, its wonder pets!"

Have a WONDERFUL Halloween!

Our First 2012 Fall Memory

Beautiful Fall weather, good friends, a Moo-Maw, animals, and pumpkins! 

Fall, here we come! 

Are you eyeing my cookie?

tunnel slide fun

Feeding the fish.

Trying to get the horses' attention. 

I think I like this!

Moo-Maw desperately trying to pose with Gianna.  

Of course, Gianna goes to the rotten pumpkins. 

Poelking family 

A brief family photo.

Thanks for our first fall memories Bonnybrook Farms!

Angelina Ballerina

Gianna has discovered a new passion for dancing based off her new favorite show, Angelina Ballerina. It was more laughter than dance, but it captured my heart. 

  Her bed post becomes her ballet bar.

Spinning is her main move.

Falling is part of the act.

Her finale.  

Preschool Here We Come!

Gianna is preparing for a new adventure...preschool! I can not believe she is old enough to go off on her own, but the day has arrived.  She chose her dress, packed her backpack (with her own little notebook and pencil), and is ready to go!

Her first day began with her favorite breakfast, eggs.

Saying Bye to Dad.

Looking cute.

Off she goes!

Sunflowers Take 2

Today we gave the sunflowers another try.  Last year was an epic fail.  This year had minimal tears and we got some cute shots.

LOVED seeing her smiles!

Fun Memories from Teter Manor

Spring was filled with a lot of changes! We sold our house (twice), moved in with Moo Maw, and eventually moved into our new house.  While we waited for our new home, Moo Maw graciously took us in at Teter Manor.
A lot of Gianna's toys were packed for the move so we had to get creative with our time.  I found a simple recipe for finger paint online.  It turned out to be one of Gianna's new favorite activities.  She couldn't get enough!

                                               
                                                                 

It may have been one of our messier endeavors, but well worth the laughter and beautiful art.