Mountains, Bees and Bat Girl Oh My!

Whew! It has been a very busy couple of weeks. I have been wanting to go see the leaves in the mountains so badly for years, and every year something always comes up and we can't go. Well this year my wonderful husband planned a surprise trip to Grandfather Mountain with just the two of us. My parents kept the kids and we went hiking in the mountains. The only problem was it was cold and rainy, so even though half way up the mountain my husband was about thrown off the mountains, it was a really nice trip. I am so amazed at the beauty god creates with the colors of the leaves. It truly takes my breath away and is by far my most favorite time of year.

Madison has wanted to be Bat Girl for Halloween for the last three years, so this year i broke down and let her be what she wanted. Last year she was really sick, so we didn't really get to do much, so I figured this would be her first year to really get into Halloween and enjoy it. I have to admit she was one cut Bat Girl. Ellie was the cutest Bumble bee I have ever seen. It was a long day and Ellie was getting really fussy, so Madison and I ran Ellie and daddy home, and decided to go trick-or-treating with Nana and Jaden. This was her first real Trick-or-Treat experience. She had so much fun, and got some really good candy too I must add. Now it is on to another busy week as it is Ellie's birthday week!