Harvest Party

With Skyeler's birthday last week and me feeling under the weather this week, I'm a little behind on posting some of our October fun. Saturday, the 18th, we had our church's annual Harvest Party. It was bright and sunny, but a little cool. The girls are always looking forward to this event. There's games, food, and a hay ride. Aly was excited to "dodge" for apples again this year. Dan and I explained that this might not be a good idea. It was cool outside, unlike last year, and I didn't pack any extra clothes. And there is the tiny fact that Aly doesn't have any front teeth. We thought it was all settled...until they brought out that tote full of water and apples just waiting to be "dodged." Aly couldn't resist. Luckily, I caught her before she began and made her take off her long sleeved undershirt. Little did I know that she would try to drown herself trying to "dodge" those apples. It was impossible for her to get one, she has no teeth to bite down on an apple. After she was thoroughly soaked and freezing, we told her to just reach in a grab one. She was so upset. She told me she had "waited all year to dodge for apples!" Priceless! Here is Aly in all her toothless glory.

"Dodging" for apples!

Maybe it'll work better from this side. Um, nope! Unfortunately, Doug has the picture on his camera of her whole head and shoulders down in the water.

Soaked! All the way down her pant legs. Thankfully, Beverly had just ran to Target and was able to pick her up some dry leggings.

Miss Sharon trying to explain to Aly that it's ok that she didn't get the apple, that she can't even hold it in her mouth when it's still and not bobbing in water.