Oktoberfest

We had a big Oktoberfest party with the neighbors this weekend. But before the big party, we had a fun morning on a sunny, crisp, perfect October morning. We have been using our bike seat a lot after dinner for a ride to the park or just around the neighborhood but this time we decided to venture off farther. So, we strapped Ella in, she had on her frog helmet and we rode to Starbucks, got coffees and breakfast and then rode to a new playground we haven't been to before. Ella had fun exploring the new tunnels and slides and even Daddy had fun on the big slides!

Getting ready to go and then they were off!!

After Ella's nap, we had our annual neighborhood fall Oktoberfest party. It had been pretty small in the past so we decided to make it a little bigger this year and even had a band. It was a lot of fun and the best part was it was right in front of our house so we literally just walked out our front door to the party. Nice location!

Me and munchkin in her Halloween outfit while the band was setting up behind us.

All of the kids did a fun craft project of painting pumpkins. Ella is not quite ready yet for paint but she loved watching all the big kids.

Ella was checking out everyone's design so she can start planning hers out for next year.

Ella and Wesley had their first fight! It was hilarious to watch these two both try and get in the cozy coupe. Wesley climbed in first but that didn't stop Ella, she climbed right in and piratically sat on Wesley's lap. Wesley tried pushing her out but it didn't faze Ella, she just sat there. Too funny and eventually they both just gave up!

Once the sun went down, we lit a fire and roasted marshmellows. Ella checking out the marshmellow deciding if she wanted a bite.

She went for it and big shocker, she loved it! She got it all over her lips but she didn't seem to mind at all!

I am so lucky to have found such great neighbors who have become some of my closest friends. And it is even more fun to see how cute all the kids are together and how close they are coming. Look at Kayla giving Ella and hug and kiss!!

Mike took a picture of the band with his iphone so it's a little dark but you can see them in the distance. Once all the kids went to sleep, the party continued with a fire.

I don't have any pictures but the weekend was capped off with a visit to Mike's soccer game. They usually fall right during Ella's nap so we don't make it but he had an earlier game this week so we went to watch. Ella was having so much that she tried to run out on the field with him after halftime. It's never too early to start them!! And Mike's team won and he scored 2 goals so it was a successful game. Needless to say, we were all very tired by Sunday night but had a great weekend. Can't wait for Halloween this weekend, there will definitely be a lot of pictures next week!