October

October

Rocktober

My favorite time of year

Years ago my students used to sing those words in music class during the month of October. They loved it! So 90% of the time when I say October, I sing that song (in my head, not out loud)! It's the simple things in life that make me smile! A little side note- December is really my favorite time of year!

I spent most of October recovering from my car accident. I had to deal with insurance companies, rental car companies, the chiropractor and car salesmen. It has been a hassle but thankfully it looks like it is almost over.

I did manage to squeeze in a quick trip to see Hadley and Harper. They were having a fall festival at their school and I thought it would be fun to go with them.

Christmas is right around the corner and I am trying to get a Christmas card picture. Here are a few outtakes. Needless to say these will not be my Christmas card picture! 

Facebook reminded me of this old memory.  Same spot just 5 years ago. 

I mean look how cute they are?! I know I say it all the time but I am blessed that these girls are in my life!

Just one more funny picture!

I'm still trying to get a Christmas card picture! ha!

Jennifer is the room mom for the girls class and she made this craft for the silent auction at the fall festival. Each kid designed a heart. 

Harper drew a picture of her and Hadley. So sweet!

They had this orange truck for a photo opportunity. 

My fall festival outfit.

The sunset made for a pretty picture. 

The girls tried out the rock climbing wall. They didn't make it to the top but they really worked hard to get there. I just don't think it was made for their short legs. They needed a wall that was made for a five year old.

A quick selfie before I headed home. 

While Jennifer and I were shopping at Target we found these cute Halloween tees. I thought the candy in the belly was adorable. Jennifer found the slippers that Harper is modeling. Now they will have super warm feet. 

I really wish they would stop growing. Harper looks so grown up in this picture.

My friend Traci popped into the Lilly store to say hello. I loved getting to see her. She moved to the beach in July!

I spent the next few days/weeks looking at cars and going to the chiropractor. My car was considered a total loss. I was very sad. My Acura was paid for and I really loved driving it.

Pure Barre was holding Pop-up classes the month of October in different locations. We hosted one of the classes for Asheville at the Lilly store. 

I think it was a fun event. I hope all the Pure Barre ladies had a good time!

After countless hours of researching cars and several test drives I finally decided on a car. I went with a Honda Accord. I had such mixed emotions on getting a new car. I was so bummed out about not having my old car but kind of excited to get something new. I love the new car smell and all the fancy features this new car has but I have a car payment...and that is not fun! 

Right before I drove off the lot.
If you need a new or pre-owned Honda or Acura, go see my friends Adam and Jeanie at Apple Tree Honda in Asheville. They were super patient with me while I tried to figure out what I wanted.

Jennifer sent this picture to me of Harper in her classroom. I think she has fabulous handwriting for a beginning Kindergartner. 

(it was pajama day at school)

Remember when I posted about my cousin Lauren's gender reveal and baby shower?
Well baby Piper made her appearance this month!

Welcome to the world!

I had to run into the mall the other day and I ran into my friend Jamie! I hate going to the mall so running into Jamie made it worth the trip.

Halloween is not really my favorite time of year...I don't like scary costumes, ghost, movies, or being scared. So throwing on my Lilly Minnie Mouse ears is the extent of my dressing up.

 Alex, Molly, and me (my Lilly's co-workers).
I think it is funny that we are all dressed in black. Black is a rare occurrence at the Lilly store!

I will end my October recap with these trick or treaters

Hadley Sophia the first , Unicorn Harper, Veterinarian McKinley, Dinosaur Miles

xoxo

Hadley and Harper go to Kindergarten

On Friday Hadley and Harper started school.
 Big school.
 Kindergarten.
Part of my heart is a little sad about it. But the other part is happy for them. 

They woke up pumped for their first day! They were so excited to get to go to school.

Hadley told me I could put this picture on facebook. She approved it! :)

They were ready to go.

We met Mckinley in the parking lot. They couldn't wait to get in their room!

Ms. Deasy greeted them with a hug at the door. She took them inside and showed them where to put their lunchboxes, folders, snack, and bookbags.

Their desk!

I had to snap a few pictures. I know they won't always think it is cool to have Aunt Moe go with them on the first day of school.

I told Ms. Deasy that I used to be a teacher and I would love to volunteer! I plan on trying to go and help out on my days off and have lunch with my girls! 

One last look as we walked out the door.

At the end of the day we picked them up and they were so excited to share about their day. They had a great first day and loved it.  I guess that makes my heart happy.

Hadley

1. How old are you?

  5

2.What is your favorite color?

 pink

3. What is your favorite food?  

spaghetti 

4. What is your favorite TV show?  

Peppa Pig

5. What is your favorite holiday?  

Christmas

6. What is your favorite thing to do with your mom? 

go get our toenails painted

7. What is your favorite thing to do with your dad?  

go on the boat

8. What is your favorite thing to do with Aunt Moe? 

go get an orangeade 

9. What do you want to be when you grow up? 

cutter hair

10.What is your favorite toy? 

Barbies

11. What is your favorite thing to wear? 

Strawberry dress

12. What are you most excited about this year in Kindergarten? 

 to learn math

 Harper

1. How old are you?

  5

2.What is your favorite color?

 pink

3. What is your favorite food?  

oranges

4. What is your favorite TV show?  

Peppa Pig

5. What is your favorite holiday?  

Halloween

6. What is your favorite thing to do with your mom? 

Arts and crafts 

7. What is your favorite thing to do with your dad?  

play

8. What is your favorite thing to do with Aunt Moe? 

go get an orangeade 

9. What do you want to be when you grow up? 

dance teacher

10.What is your favorite toy? 

to play school

11. What is your favorite thing to wear? 

Lilly dresses

12. What are you most excited about this year in Kindergarten? 

 calendar

xoxo

My weekend visitors

Last weekend I had some special visitors! Jennifer and her girls, Kim and her kids, and their mom, LouAnn, all came to visit the mountains! I love it when they visit. The kids start school next week so this was their last weekend getaway for a while.

The girls needed to so some back to school shopping so we hit up the new Asheville outlets. Our first stop was J Crew to visit one of my former co-workers, Mary.

Harper found some sunglasses and thought she needed to take a selfie.

They found some shoes to try on.

Granny Janet gave the kids some coins to throw into the fountain and make a wish!

It started raining and I think the kids were over shopping so we headed home!

On Saturday we did some back to school shopping at my favorite place, Palm Village!

We have little girl leggings and I couldn't wait for the girls to try them on. They did a good job being fashion models!

After shopping for a while we decided to have lunch in Biltmore Village. I took them to one of my favorite places, The Wayside.

This is so rare...Myles and me in a picture! Sweet Myles rarely lets me hold him. 

Of course Harper has no problem posing in a picture with Aunt Moe!

Asheville has a hop on hop off trolley that goes around town. We thought that might be a great way to ride around town and visit downtown Asheville. (I absolutely hate driving downtown. I always ride with someone else if I need to go. I thought this would be a good way to get out of having to drive downtown!)

Just three of my favorite people! 

And three more of my favorites

The kids loved being on a bus and not buckled up!

If you look close you can see the Grove Park!

On Sunday it was time to go home.

Love these kids!

It's no secret that I absolutely adore these girls! I know we are not blood family but there is no doubt in my mind that they are my family! I love being Aunt Moe! 

xoxo