Halloween

Lola's Christmas Dress, Purchased!

Lola loves the Christmas dress we bought today ($17.99, Target!), so much that she had to put it on. I wouldn't let her play in it, though! I want her to feel special on the big day.

Indian Food with Friends

September Photos

This is Star's future Halloween costume--are you surprised that Lola picked the "princess"?

Here, Lola and her dolls dress up for the Emmys (we didn't really waste our time watching the Emmys). We used our fabric remnants and scarves to produce some notable fashion statements--no faux pas! You can see long-suffering Abdiel watching from the couch in the second photo.

Party at Andy's Manse!

Lola went to a party at her six year-old friend Andy's new house. If I were Andy, I would demand my own room immediately (he is currently sharing one with his 18 month-old brother). Here is Andy greeting us like Gatsby!

Andy with his favorite monkey.
Andy and Lola throw a sheep and monkey party.
Here the friends show us some impressive acoustic rock.
Andy with friend Ally.
Lola chasing Ally.
Mom squirting Lola.

Picnic in the Living Room!

Lola's school had to postpone its annual picnic (scheduled for tonight) due to buckets of rain today and yesterday, so Dad suggested that we picnic in the living room. He made the delicious lasagna that he had been planning to bring to the school picnic (potluck). We love spinach lasagna!

Can you tell that I taught four classes today?
Mom's contribution: smores made over the stove. Lola ate both the straight chocolate and the smores.

Blitz of Gifts for Lola

Last Saturday brought a double-present postal delivery for Lola. The first package contained this gorgeous mermaid shirt from Grandma W. Lola is attempting simultaneously to show off the shirt and the mushrooms she is cooking (she had to request dad's help to display both at once).

This outfit was sent by Grandma P. Matching shoes!
Here's Lola in mommy's new work shirt, and mommy's makeup! I know I scored a good purchase because Lola wants to wear it, right?