M-I-C-K-E-Y-M-O-U-S-E

For whatever reason, Lily has taken a shine to Mickey Mouse. I think Ann may have given us this Mickey...perhaps it used to be Joanie's? One day Lily just started gravitating toward it. Then recently I asked her where her Mickey was and she crawled to him. She also gets excited when he's on tv (take that Elmo).

Hugs for Daddy

Lately when David comes home from work he picks up Lily and she hugs him. I mean, she throws her arms around him and embraces him. Tell me that doesn't make his day?! P.S. The outfit on Lily is from her Aunt Kate. You can't see the little green leggings but trust me, it's soooo cute.

woot woot

Penn State and Notre Dame are victorious. C'mon Bills...

Grandpa Dave

Jack has told me several times over the last week how he went to the movies with Daddy and Grandpa Dave. He must have enjoyed the male bonding time. :) Here are a few favorite shots of the Other Dave with the kids. He's jetsetting in Europe right now! I'm pretty sure though that nothing in Brussels or London can compare to the kettlecorn at the Clarence pumpkin farm, right?

So Sweet!

I love this picture!

Meeting David for lunch downtown

How many Archers does it take to assemble a train track? Haha. Just kidding.

Helloooo Grandma Toni

jack and Lily really enjoyed being with their grandparents. Actually I felt so sorry for Jack because he fell asleep on the way to the airport and when he woke up from his nap he started crying and asking where Grandma Toni and Grandpa Dave were. Fortunately he was able to soak up some quality time. He also, as per usual, was spoiled with gifts. For his birthday he got a two wheel bike. Now let's hope the weather holds out so he can actually practice with it. Here are a few pictures of the kids with Grandma Toni.

Jack going for a spin

Jack loves it when Grandma Toni reads to him!

Grandma and Lily

Pure happiness...

...and Joy

This one's for you Grandma...we love you!

Warning...a little crude

Something happened in the Archer house today and hint, it did not involve me, David or Lily. In honor of the big moment I thought this song from "Scrubs" was appropo. Bridge, is this how you go about your day?

"Everything Comes Down to Poo"

The Beginning of Fall

Here are some more pictures from our morning at the pumpkin farm. We had to soak up the good weather while we could.

I think this is one of Lily's favorite spots

Wish Jack grinned like that (this weekend) for the players who have this guy on their uniforms.

FREEDOM

Fast Schmast

Our "lil" pumpkin

Our two hipsters. Jack's new jacket and Lily's plaid vest were courtesy of Grandma Toni and Grandpa Dave. They are such fashion plates.

Enjoying the sea of pumpkins

Grandma bought Lily a pumpkin flavored pretzel which she couldn't get enough of.

Jack had to beg his grandfather to take him on the ferris wheel (or was it the other way around?). Jack loves rides although he was clutching Grandpa Dave the whole time. Thank goodness!

Looking at this picture now I'm surprised I wasn't more anxious about this ride. I mean, carnival rides in general are a little suspect. Throw in the ominous sky and this ferris wheel looks rather spooky.

This reminds me of a Ralph Lauren catalog shot. We were taking a hayride.

Hands down...favorite picture from the afternoon. I love that Fred and Wilma have the same expression on their faces.