Corn Maze

Ryleigh's class took their first fieldtrip to the Corn Maze two weeks before Halloween. We all carpooled out to the Corn Maze in Dixie. The kids played eye-spy on the way. When we arrived they took a "train ride" around the parking lot. Ryleigh was apprehensive about getting in the train. She rode with Eli but still did not like the train ride. Next they saw some ducks, pigs, and bunny. Mrs. Carlisle even took the bunny out of its cage for the kids to pet! They then went to the Corn Bin...a big pit of dusty corn...yuck. The kids loved it but were covered head to toe in dust! haha The kids had worked up an appetite and had snacks and juice before heading out to the pumpkin patch. We took a "hay ride" out to the pumpkin patch where each kid got to pick their own mini pumpkin to take home. Last we went through the corn maze, quick version. They all had a good time and enjoyed their first fieldtrip!
Here are pics from their day...
Waiting for the "train"


Not wanting to ride the train






Ryleigh and Kate hand in hand to see the bunny












What's a little more dirt?!


Snack time!


"Hay" ride


Picking out her pumpkin

Ryleigh's 3rd Birthday

Ryleigh celebrated her birthday at In the Zone...she loved it! We had never been there, but she loves jumpee's and figured we couldn't go wrong with having it there. It was so nice just to basically show up and everything else taken care of...especially being pregnant! :)
Here are some pics of her fun day!




Amazed at all the jumpees!


Ryleigh & Mommy


Ryleigh & Uncle Jonathan




Jarred's Dad...I have no idea...














Ryleigh and Isabel


Ryleigh and Emma


Ryleigh and Aunt KK

First Day of Preschool

So I am a little behind the times considering Ryleigh's first day of preschool was August 31st!! Which was over 2 months ago! I need to catch up before Parker gets here or else I never will get caught up!
We went for orientation August 30th where Ryleigh got to meet her teacher, Mrs. Carlisle, meet her new friends, listen to Mrs. Carlisle read a book, eat a cookie and drink juice. Mrs. Carlisle's class is the Farm Friends and they are learning all about the farm throughout the year in addition to lots of other things! I went for a parent meeting while Ryleigh stayed behind in her class. She had a good time the hour we were in the meeting. The next day was a full day from 9am-12pm. She had a good first day and is loving preschool!

Not wanting to take pictures


A couple of "smiling" ones...




First day on August 31st.
Poor Emily...

Big Big Girl Bed

With Parker on the way, we let Ryleigh "pick out" her new bedroom furniture. She was already in a toddler bed and we decided to get her a twin bed with trundle and storage. We moved Ryleigh's old furniture into Parker's room to start getting his room ready. Ryleigh loves her new furniture...bed, nightstand, dresser and desk!


Trying to decide how to arrange it all!


Ryleigh helping Papaw and Bear fit it just right.


All smiles from Ryls!




First night in new bed!


Too excited to sleep

Announcing Baby BROTHER

We found out on July 5th that we are having a BOY! We are SO excited about him and can't wait for him to be here! We chose to let Ryleigh announce that she'd be a big sister to a brother. I couldn't think of anything creative, so I just had Ryleigh "draw" a sign that said "Brother". We practiced her opening the sign up to announce our news, but when it came down to revealing to everyone, she didn't want to particpate. After a little bribing, she finally played along. I didn't get many good pictures due to me trying to persuade her!



Practicing before everyone arrived.




Showing half of the family...


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