Our little Audrey turned three on Sunday!! Such a big girl full of independence, sweetness, love & fired up spirit! Her party was halloween themed- which I loved planning for. It was a good time for all! I went crazy with the decorations but it was so "spooky"!! Our family, friends, and neighbors came over to help us celebrate in their halloween best!! Be prepared, I took a lot of pics....

Here is the yummy table with cupcakes, #3 cookies (made from Andy's #3 cookie cutter at his 3rd birthday), and the witch cake!

There's Nana helping me get everything together! Thanks for your help mom!!

A close up of Audrey's witch cake- it was so fun to make, though Andy & I disagreed over a few "minor" details. I think it turned adorable!! Audrey loved it!

There's big sister Meagan...OH! I mean princess Belle!!

Our neighbor Gavin painting a pumpkin.

Avery painting- must get that from Marcy!

The Bees (Kennedy & Kaitlyn) painting their pumpkins- very busy!

Our friends from school Cassandra & Reagan..

Morgan- what a great pumpkin!!

There are those bees again- dressed a little cooler. It got really hot, which was a bummer after all the beautiful weather we have had. It was still a great afternoon.

Gavin, Ryder & Madison- too cool!!

Ryder Bud- barely slows down for a pic!

There's the birthday girl & her friend Tanner. She didn't keep her Ariel costume on long enough for a picture but she looked great!

Cassandra was not afraid of Audrey's witch- but the other kiddos were so we had to stop the cacklin' sounds. These two were quite friendly with each other!
Pizza time!


Audrey went straight for the "3" cookies!

I think she likes them!

It cooled off beautifully so no one wanted to come back in for singing & cake, so we brought it outside! Happy Birthday Auds!! She blew them all out!

Hutch on the bouncer- I believe he had a green cupcake...


Opening presents- always fun with everyone "pitching in"!!

Meagan wants to suck your blood!! Eak!!!

She must have bit Audrey because now I have 2 vampires!

The neighbors chillin...I love this gang! Best neighbors ever!!!

I attempted to have a few games since it was pretty warm outside at first but I don't think it went as well as I planned it in my head. The kids were good sports though!! Here is Reagan in the mummy wrap!!

Hutch & Graham "passing the pumpkin"

Carl & Holly- celebrating 10 years this month- still so sweet!!!

So after a wonderful party we attempted to put the party girl in bed, but with 2 cookies, 2 cupcakes, fruit punch, skittles & who knows what else in her tummy she decided she needed to unwind with all her new treasures.....the mother load!!

Thanks for coming to my party- I love you all!!

It is a good thing there birthdays are 6 months apart...Andy & I are pooped!!!

Today we headed to Enchanted Gardens in Richmond for their pumpkin festival. WOW! It was pretty neat! Our neighbors, Tony & Lindsay, told us about it so we deciced to check it out. There was so much for the girls to do & it was all free. We did make a small donation to animal rescue, but it was a fun afternoon. Unfortunately, the weather was not as nice as it has been. The humidity & heat has snuck back in- yuck!

Meagan doing the bean-bag toss:

Audrey's turn at point blank range...this jack-o-lantern never had a chance.

Hula Hoop toss....

Audrey hooped herself a couple of times, but she finally got one over the scarecrow's head (with a little help from the nice boy in the picture)

Duck pond...

Let's go fishin'.....

I got one dad!!!

Painting pumpkins- Beautiful!!!

Of course they had to pick pink & purple paint brushes! HELLO!! They tried to make pink & purple paint from the primary colors they were given.

There was even a hay maze!! They had everything! The girls were a little confused at first but Meagan caught on quick & pulled Audrey around. They were giggling all the way through- too cute!

Meagan found a sweet kitty at the end of the maze....

Did I mention all the free food & treats??

Cotton candy...

Snow cones.....

Plus candy, cookies, candy, popcorn, candy, cupcake walk, candy, juice boxes, candy, bottled water & more candy!! (did I mention candy- because they had just a teeny-weeny bit)

Then we hit the petting zoo. Meagan loved it- had to pet EVERY animal there. Audrey, not so much. Too many things her size or bigger in a very small space. She did manage to get a few pets in, but she hung out safely in mommy's arms!

Kangaroo- very cute!

"Baby" the deer...

I'm almost touching it!! Don't move!

Sweet little piggie!

Just Auds size- they loved this little guy...

This place is a beautiful nursery & garden center so we had to get a shot in front of one of their beautiful gardens. A big pong with gorgeous lily pads, pots, trees & flowing water.

Happy fall!!!!