Halloween at Greenfield Village

We decided to visit Greenfield Village before the weather get too cold. It was decorated with over 1000 jack-o-lanterns. We had fun visiting the animals, watching the glass blowers, and going on a model T ride. Hooray!

Scary graveyard!

Riding the carousal

Hello Mr. Cat

Checking out the chickens

Moon Sand Party!

With the weather getting colder, we are getting creative with our playtime. Kennedy loved crashing down the towers as I built them. She also tried eating the sand, throwing the sand, and hiding behind it???? What a blast!

Pigtail Princess

I just love this picture. It shows so much of her personality. What a cutie!

Halloween Preview

I just finished sewing the jacket for Kennedy's parrot costume and couldn't resit sharing a quick photo. She also has claws for her legs and matching feather pants. I love Halloween!

Happy Halloween!

Here at the Clawson home we kicked off Halloween early this year. A friend of ours invited us to a party at Childtime Learning Center this past Friday. We had a blast! Kennedy's costume wasn't ready yet, so I threw her in last year's sheep costume. I must say that she may be an even cuter sheep this year than last. (especially now that she can "baaaa" on comand) I whipped out the old lion costume and Tim went as himself. (scary I know!) Kennedy went trunk-or-treating and made a cute picture frame. Kennedy is a big fan of candy gathering, but she's getting a bit protective over her loot. Thanks Diana for an awesome night!

Relief Socity 5 K

What a fun activity. Thanks to everyone who came! I can't wait until next year's run!

Lord of the Dance... lunch box remix

Kennedy loves to get on top of our coffee table and dance. Usually this consists of spinning around and a little bouncing up and down if she's really in the groove. This clip highlights her latest move- the quick step. Pardon the birthday suit, but we knew if we stopped to clothe our little dancer the show would be over. Oh... and we have no idea what she was doing with the lunch box????

And Trouble was Her Name-O!

I thought I'd take this opportunity to record the recent mischief my sweet little baby has been creating in our home. From the moment she started walking, our home has become a disaster zone! First she went for all the cupboards and closets strewing pots, pans, and trash around the kitchen. Luckily a few baby-proof latches put a stop to that crime spree.
Next came the "death roll" while changing diapers which led to the naked running down the halls while mom gave chase, diaper in hand.
After that came the great toilet paper heist and the toilet brush obsession.
Then she discovered the shoe bin delighting in hiding shoes around the house so a matching pair could not be found.
We have also entered the climbing phase. Already I have found her perched on top of the kitchen table (playing with a pile of push pins). She somehow got to the very top of the toilet and sat there proudly surveying the view from the summit. How these kids live to see adulthood I have no idea.
Also among her crimes are food throwing, library book eating, tantrum throwing, and cell phone destroying. She must be stopped!

When stopped for questioning, Kennedy had no comment.

Kennedy and Murphy

Hair "style"

Today Kennedy reached an important milestone in her life... her first ponytail! If she grows up to be anything like her mother then this method of hair containment will prove vital. As we honor her on this momentous occasion, lets take a look back on a few of her many other hair-dos.

The half-up bun with an adorable bow look!

The top-tail with bow look!


The pigtail look!

NOOOOOOOO! Not helmet hair!!!

The bed head look, compliments of Ralph the midnight hairdresser!

Yikes! Spike!

And here we are again with the full out ponytail! Wear it with pride my child, wear it with pride!