Happy Halloween

Rusty built a mini haunted house in mom and dad's garage. The kids had to walk in to receive their trick or treat bag. Kelsey was really good at pointing them in the right direction and assuring them it was not very scary. It seemed so strange to trick or treat while it was still daylight. But, Kelsey had a great time and was the most beautiful cupcake fairy I've ever met.

Louisville Zoo Trick or Treating

We took Kelsey to the Louisville Zoo for trick or treating. She loved getting lots of candy and special treats.

Happy Jack's Pumpkin Patch

Today we headed over to Happy Jack's to pick out our pumpkins.

Here is Kelsey this year, 2010.

Here is Kelsey 2 years ago, 2008. Can't believe how fast she is growing up!!

Totter Otterville Fall Festival

Today we headed to IKEA and Totter Otterville for the Fall Festival. Kelsey loves to play there because there are so many things to do. Here are a few pics.

So Kelsey was not the only one who got to play!!

WEG

We went to the team vaulting event at the World Equestrian Games (WEG). It was very exciting as Team USA won the event and it was the 1st time we'd ever won a gold medal in this event. It was a very exciting event to watch.

Here is how Kelsey spent most of the event...sleeping. She did watch the first few teams, but tired quickly.

Team USA

Here we are!!

They also had several events open on the grounds for children. Here is Kelsey painting her horse.

This is the author of the book about Buckey, the mascot of the Kentucky Horse Park, and she is reading her story to the girls. Kelsey got a signed copy of the book!

Pigeon Forge & Gatlinburg

We spent a few days in Gatlinburg over our fall break. One of the first things we did when we hit Sevierville was to take a helicopter ride. Kelsey didn't like the loud noise, but loved the view. We were about 1250 feet in the air and had a beautiful view.

Here is Rusty and Kelsey getting ready for our ride. Kelsey had the opportunity to sit up front with the pilot, but she chose the backseat with dad.

The next day we headed into Gatlinburg and rode the tram up the mountain to Ober Gatlinburg. On the way back down Kelsey found a hole in the floor. She spent the entire ride on her hands and knees looking out the hole. There was another little girl there as well and they took turns watching the trees pass by as we rode down the mountain.

Kelsey and I rode the alpine slide. She did most of work and controlled the brakes. The faster the better, so we didn't use it much!

Here is a quick family pic.

After we got down the mountain we hit a mine in town. We chose a bucket of sand and Kelsey found several "pretty rocks." She had the best time and didn't want or need our help. Once we showed her a few times; she had it under control.

This is the closest Kelsey got to Santa. Looks like we are going to have to wait another year for her to sit on Santa's lap and tell him what she wants for Christmas. She did write him a letter and mail it while we were there.

We also spent some time at one of the small amusement parks. It had a large section of kiddie rides and 2 big go-cart tracks.

We had a great mini vacation and can't wait for our next trip!