Orr Family Farm

A few weeks before Halloween we loaded up the Grandmas and Daddy and headed to Orr Family Farms to enjoy the grounds and get Gray her pumpkin from the pumpkin patch. We had actually never been before, I have no idea why...this place is amazing! The day we went ended up being one of the coldest of the year so far, we will definitely be back when the weather is better and we can enjoy the grounds without feeling so rushed.  

Seriously guys? You are so embarrassing!

 Grammy is always such a trooper! Gray wanted her to jump with her and Daddy, and before I could reason with Gray on Grammys behalf, Grammy had her shoes off and was climbing up to bounce.  She's amazing!

 "Higher, Daddy, Higher!"

 "weeeeee!!!!"

 After the bounce pillows, we jumped aboard the hayride and headed to the pumpkin patch

"This one looks perfect!"

 "Or maybe this one..."

 "Mom, what do you think about this guy?"

 "Oh goodness, this is such a tough choice!"

 Decisions, decisions...

 Okay, heres the winner!

 (and then we got back to the farm...)

Well now look at this one, he's tiny and cute...

 Lets see how they compare...

 Oh my goodness, mine is bigger!

 Yes, I made the right choice!

 "Isn't he so cute?"

 "I love this pumpkin Mom!"

 "Alright buddy, you're coming home with me!"

 "Lets go!"

 Love these two!

 The last stop was the carousel and a ride with daddy

 Daddys girl, loving the ride

This girl had an amazing day and we had the best time with her. Thank you to the Orr Family and their amazing farm. What an amazing gift you have created to share with our community! 

Until our next visit...

Boomer Sooner and Fight on Norman High!

I always hate to see summer go, but I do love fall in Norman!

Fall brings not only an annoying an amount of college students, but OU Football! Football season also brings homecoming and homecoming parades! 

We don't think that Gray is quite ready for an OU football game but we took her to two different Norman High games this year, and she loved it!  Maybe an OU game is in our new future.... 

Grammy started the tradition of taking Gray to the homecoming parades when she was very tiny and the tradition continues.  It was so fun to see that she really got the concept of what the parade was all about and all the candy that is involved!

Fight on Norman High...

"Grammy look, here they come!"

"Wow! Candy!!"

"Gotta get this in my bag...more is coming!"

We had to start holding Gray back between groups. She really got the hang of the candy collecting!

Thank you Norman High for a great parade, we cant wait until next year!

..."cause we are the Orange and Black or NHS!"

Just a few weeks later was the OU parade. We have found the perfect spot right at the beginning of the parade. Trust me people, this is the prime candy location! 

Gray decided that she wanted to wear her pink shades. They were a HUGE hit with the college girls! 

At one point Joey said "I cant believe that she just sits there and looks cute and gets candy, she doesn't even have to try!" It must have been the glasses daddy :)

Get a load of this cuteness!

Waiting patiently...

"Oh please, please, let me get some candy!"

"Look how cute I am, don't I deserve it?"

"Jack-pot!"

"Whoa, this bag is getting full!"

Bravo OU for another great Homecoming parade! You guys did a great job.

We cant wait to enjoy more great Norman parades next year!

Tiny Dancer

Since the moment I found out I was having a little girl, I have been looking forward to this day! 

I danced at Massays Dancestar Productions for 9 years, so there was no question where Gray would take dance, and lucky me, they started offering a 2 year old "Creative Movement" class for 2 year olds. Generally they start classes at age 3, and they still don't participate in recital until the 3 year old class, so we will consider this our dress rehearsal year :)

Class is every week for 45 minutes and Gray loves when its Tuesdays and she gets to go to dance. I love that she is in class with several of my friends daughters, so we get a chance to sit and chat while they dance their little hearts out with Ms.Heather.

Our first day!

 "Look at my tutu mom!"

 "Cheese!"

(gotta love the "fake" 2 year old smile!)

 "This is what a ballerina does"

 "And then like this"

 The girls love playing in the waiting room before class. To be honest, the first day I wasn't sure if she would leave the toys to actually attend class.

 Cuteness!

 Caroline thought it was her turn with the mirror...

 Gray had other ideas!

"Mirror, mirror, in my hand..."

 "yup, Im still the fairest, right mommy?"

 Ms.Heather called the girls to class, and my little lady was off without me (tear), but I am glad she was this willing rather than crying as I tossed her in the room (yes, this was the case for some moms. I am happy to note that those days didn't last long, and today all girls go in without a fight)

 Ms.Heather was one of my teachers when I was young, and she is so amazing with the girls. Gray talks about her often.

 Such a brave, big girl!

 Aren't these girls the cutest?

Ms.Heather keeps the door closed, she says that it would just be a huge distraction. So I am not sure exactly what they do for 45 minutes, but there is a lot of giggling, and fun music, and everyone come out happy! 

End of the first class

 Aren't they all so cute with their news letters and suckers 

 I think that it would be safe to say that all the girls favorite part is when class is over and Ms.Heather passes out their suckers!

We have now been attending since the first part of Sept. and Gray still loves it just as much. I hope that she will love dance as much as I did! If not thats okay, Ill be a soccer or basketball mom, but I am holding out hope that this is her activity of  choice! (fingers crossed!)