When my Mommy was little.....

For those of you at church on Sunday.. you already know this story, but I am going to post it here for my own memory's sake. Here is a little background about my beautiful little daughter, Chloe. For quite a while she was going through a very shy stage. She was very hesitant to go into new situations alone.. for example the children's sermon at church, or Sunday school, or the activity room for kids during the sermon. She would basically ignore people if they tried to talk to her first. So, recently she has been coming out of this shell and is to put it lightly...more than excited to take on all of these situations with a new independence. So Sunday, after running to the front of the sanctuary for the children's sermon, she sat very nicely like a little lady while the pastor was talking. However, her wheels must have been turning because just as the pastor was finishing up Chloe started to share in her sweet little 3 year old voice, " When my mommy was little..." at this point I was a bit nervous about what was going to come out of her honest little mouth, "she had a hamster." Now, I realize this doesn't really sound all that funny, but she was so enthusiastic about it. Most people were laughing, so not everyone heard her continue with her story.... "and one time when I was gone, my daddy had a surprise for me and when I got home" ... at this point she threw her hands in the air and delightfully shouted, " Surprise, it's a hamster!!!!" Sweet little Chloe. Now, my sister who was hasn't been around Chloe much since this "new outgoing Chloe" has joined us was a bit shocked by this and said, "when did that shell crack?"

Anyway... thanks for taking the time to read that story...

Here are some pics of our pumpkin carving. I love fall!!!