Ride 'Em Cowgirl

We may be partial but we're pretty darn certain this here is the cutest Rodeo Clown you'll ever see (we started off going for the cowgirl look but as you can see, the end result was much more rodeo clown-like). The Little Miss sure looked cute as can be with her pretty pigtails, rosy cheeks and pink cowboy boots! You'll have to try to visualize the straw hat because she wanted nothing to do with the real thing.

We hope you all had a fun, safe Halloween. We had a nice time at the Harvest Carnival our church puts on and enjoyed dinner afterwards with good friends. Mr. Wagner is back at the Carnival as part of the "clean up" crew. He'll be working hard for the next few hours! I'm sure thankful he is serving for our family. I think I'll ponder that thankful thought further while I go make myself a nice cup of hot Chai tea and sit under a cozy blanket (Love you Honey!).

Where Has The Month Gone?

I can’t believe we are almost to the end of October, seems like it was August just yesterday! Our apologies for slacking on the blog updates this month. Weekends have been busy with several trips to the central and southern part of our state as well as fun times with out-of-town guests. Weekdays have been busier than normal with the addition of my cake decorating class and the Little Miss’ first swim class (I know and agree that swimming is really important. We will stick to it but I sure am looking forward to taking her to dance or gymnastics…or pretty much anything else). We’ll post pics of both when: 1) I get better at decorating and, 2) the Little Miss smiles through most of her swim class. Make yourselves at home because you may be waiting awhile…

Happy Friday!

Pumpkin Express

The Little Miss and I met some friends at a pumpkin patch this morning and had a great time. It was the first pumpkin patch experience for both of us. We had a blast on the hay ride (her daddy will be proud to know that our girl loved riding behind the tractor, a John Deere nonetheless) and it was so fun to wander the patch looking for just the right pumpkin. This was the perfect way to welcome Fall!

Making Progress

Happy Friday to our many, many readers out there! I'm guessing we're numbering almost to the double digits now. Granted, 90% of you are related or "adopted" family members but hey, we're making progress and that's what counts!

Speaking of progress, have you heard the big news of the week? No, not that the financial bailout package bill finally passed...we're not talking about the VP debate and are definitely not referring to the Beavs loosing in the last minute to Utah by a field goal (argh). Put on your thinking caps. This is big news, people, we're talking B-I-G.

Drumroll puleeeeez...dah, dah, dah, dah...boom! The West Coast Wagners finally have grass in our backyard! Remember all the weeds? Well, some are still there but most are gone and are now replaced with our beautiful lawn! We obviously haven't gotten our landscaping completed and still have more to do however, I'm really quite proud of Mr. Wagner for all his hard work in getting the irrigation system ready and the sod down (thanks too to Fireman Jon for helping with the sod!). This all just days before the rainy season officially begins (did I mention I'm so not a fan of the rain?).

Since the rain appears to be here for awhile, the rest of our plans (flower beds, shrubs/trees, pergola, extended patio...) will have to wait. Next summer we should be able to show you the complete "After" picture of our backyard. I know you may be thinking it's taking us long enough but what would you have to look forward to if we showed you now? I know, the suspense is intense.

P.S. If you want to read more about the results of our first cake decorating class go here (No, my creation did not look quite that nice). Really, click on the link because you can also see one of my favorite pictures of our Little Miss (thanks Wally!).