Happy Halloween

Some big information... Stephen took 4 steps to David the other night. (Then he took 4 steps to me.) He also keeps standing up own and taking 2 steps, but then he crawls again. He is so proud of himself!

And some funny info.... Kate came home and told me that her teacher Mrs. Elliot was not at school today. So I asked her if she had a different teacher, she said, "Yes, her name is Mrs. Corndog." LOL! (Her name is really Mrs. Moore.) How she got Corndog from Moore, not sure... but I have gotten some good laughs!

Kate also was very paranoid about wearing her Wonder Pets, Ming Ming costume to her school on Friday for the parade. She kept telling me that her teacher would think she was a real duck and throw her in the lake. Why she thought this, I do not know.... her imagination is very real. She did wear her costume, without the hat, and was very quiet during the parade. As outgoing as she is, I think she can also be very shy in new situations.

We had all the kids and cousins at our house for a very Happy Halloween. The three little ones were elephants (Claire and Samuel), dogs (Stephen), and bears (Dylan).. Oh my. A Lighting McQueen pitcrew guy (Ryan), a skater (Grayson), and The Wonder Pets ("Ming Ming" Kate and "Tuck" Madeline). We had so much fun!

3rd Annual Pumpkin Patch

Four

My little girl turned four on the 6th of October. This past year, she has grown from a toddler to a little girl. Literally, she has gained 6 pounds and probably grown over 6 inches. She has long legs, blond curls, and I still consider her my sunshine. No matter the weatherm, she can always make me smile. I am wondering how soon it will be before she is taller than her mother? Kate is very creative, she is always using a toy in a way that it was never intended to be played with. (FYI, that is truly payback for me, I always did that. According to my mom, I did not play with my toys, instead a would set up a store and pretend to sell them.) At preschool they have free coloring and her pictures amaze me. She draws ladybugs, houses, family members and her pets. She is very conscious of those around her, family or friends, even her animals. She wants to make sure that the cats and dogs get treats and water in their bowls. She even helps with feeding them at meal time and she loves to play. Kate also has quite a sense of humor. One of the funniest things is to watch her play with the dogs. Kate chases Dixie, Belle follows and then Stephen the crawling caboose behind them all, making laps around the house. She adores her little brother and he watches out for him, like a big sister should, but for her age she is very conscientious. I was opening the oven to take out dinner and from across the room she is holding the back of his overalls so he couldn't come near the oven. She shuts doors, tells me when Stephen is heading towards the steps, climbing chairs..... a little momma and a really good one. He wants to do everything she does and she helps include him in her activites. She is genuinely a sweet girl and she makes me so proud to be her momma.

Congratulations Daddy

We have been busy at the Ledlie house and I know I am behind on posts, but we have had a lot of celebrate! David in currently serving his second year as Chief of Forest View Volunteer Rescue Squad. Last night David was recognized as Squad Office of the Year for Chesterfield County Fire and EMS. We are extremely proud of David / Daddy!

Kate came with us and she understood that it was a "special" night for her Daddy. At the beginning of the cermony the pastor said, "Today I looked up the word hero in the dictionary." Kate grabbed her Daddy's knee and said, "That is you Daddy." My heart melted. When it was David's turn, she stood on her chair so she could see her Daddy. Her genuine excitment contagious, she wanted to see his "auward" and David also got a ring, which Kate got quite excited about his "treasure." Daddy we are so very proud of you!

Many EMS and Firefighters were honored for their service and what they consider "just doing my job." The EMS and Firefighters presented with Lifesaver Awards were also honored by the individual's whose lives they saved. It was a memorable evening and a chance for Kate to better understand what "Daddy going to squad" means.