Boo to you.

Lessons from a parking lot pumpkin patch:

Choosing sunlight for pictures over dinner is a gamble, but so worth it when it pays off.
Next time, bring both adult and children's Claritin so 3 out of 5 family members aren't a sniffly, watering mess.
Those pesky wood chips are hardcore and the soles of TOMS are no match for them.

But the three little pumpkins rocked the janky rides and had a night of spooky fun, rumbly tummies and all.


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61 Comments

  1. Andrea @ Knitty BittiesOctober 30, 2010 at 6:07 PM

    And boo to you!!
    How did you get so lucky to call these little beauties yours?!? Even if it doesn't always feel like it, you are smiled upon and so loved to get to be mama to them.

    ((HUGS)) & Happy Haunting!! :D

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  2. Elisa @ What the VitaOctober 30, 2010 at 6:13 PM

    Such beautiful girls and cute outfits!

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  3. Kimberlee JostOctober 30, 2010 at 6:18 PM

    I have never loved the color orange more. Seriously adorable.

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  4. Kim's TreasuresOctober 30, 2010 at 6:26 PM

    They are way too cute!

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  5. Heather @ Life Made LovelyOctober 30, 2010 at 6:28 PM

    so much cuteness in one spot, i can't stand it! it's official- your girls just made the hay bale the cutest photo accessory ever. lovely!!

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  6. emilyc @ Sew Super SweetOctober 30, 2010 at 6:28 PM

    Beautiful pics, beautiful girls, and beautiful dresses! Did you make those? If so, where did you find the fabric? I love it.

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  7. Heather L.October 30, 2010 at 6:38 PM

    Awwww - you are so blessed! Such beauty!!!!!!

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  8. meg duerksenOctober 30, 2010 at 6:40 PM

    these are awesome pictures!
    so clear!
    great job julie.

    :)

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  9. jodi @ back40lifeOctober 30, 2010 at 6:41 PM

    what cutie bugs - LOVE it!!

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  10. TanyaOctober 30, 2010 at 6:42 PM

    I can't stop smiling and feeling gushy inside. The girls are SO CUTE.
    The DRESSES! THE DRESSES! For shiz...they are rockin'!
    Frame those pics and keep them forever...
    Can't believe now that I punked out of even making costumes for my kiddos!
    Outstanding :)

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  11. Jen~ Lipstick and LaundryOctober 30, 2010 at 6:43 PM

    The GIRLS and their dresses are "SEW" cute... and bald baby isn't bald baby anymore!

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  12. LauraOctober 30, 2010 at 6:45 PM

    Those three little pumpkins are adorable!

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  13. CherylOctober 30, 2010 at 6:51 PM

    Could those pictures be any more PERFECT?? Precious, truly precious.

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  14. KatOctober 30, 2010 at 6:51 PM

    Your girls are gorgeous. Such sweet pictures of them with the pumpkins! I love their dresses!

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  15. Cora Anne DesignsOctober 30, 2010 at 6:54 PM

    Ahh, those blue eyes!!!

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  16. JeanetteOctober 30, 2010 at 7:03 PM

    your girls are gorgeous! stunning!

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  17. ragamuffinbeautiesOctober 30, 2010 at 7:07 PM

    Ohhhhh Julie they are precious! Sorry bout your feet, guess the alternative would be Havanas and no bueno either! XOXO

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  18. Charla LiedahlOctober 30, 2010 at 7:09 PM

    My boys want to marry your girls. A total guarantee for super cute grandkids.

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  19. JeannettOctober 30, 2010 at 7:11 PM

    Ador..ables!!!!

    Look at you. A Fall Cheerleader.

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  20. AmyOctober 30, 2010 at 7:27 PM

    Your girls are so. freakin. adorable. Seriously.

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  21. Lisa CashOctober 30, 2010 at 7:31 PM

    Those have to be the cutest pictures evah! Love the dresses. Happy Halloween!

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  22. AprilOctober 30, 2010 at 7:52 PM

    wonderful....those eyes are crystal blue....what great pics!!!

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  23. JenniOctober 30, 2010 at 8:08 PM

    they are just beautiful!!!

    happy halloween!

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  24. AnonymousOctober 30, 2010 at 8:32 PM

    OMG your girls are beyond adorable in there pumpkin outfits!

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  25. queen bee tracyOctober 30, 2010 at 8:43 PM

    Hehe...fall sucked you in in a totally FABULOUS way! Those dresses? The floral headbands? The three cutest punkins in the patch? You are killing me with your awesomeness (no Claritin and foot killing Tom's aside). Hope your fam has a super fun (and safe) Halloween!

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  26. SarahOctober 30, 2010 at 9:17 PM

    Look at sweet little bald baby! She's not so bald anymore! You must have some of the worlds most beautiful children! :)

    ♥

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  27. SherriOctober 30, 2010 at 9:26 PM

    Oh my...if those are not the cutest???
    Love it!!!

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  28. HeatherOctober 30, 2010 at 9:41 PM

    wow!! All 3 looking at the camera?! That's like the holy grail! ;D Did the other two have hair as blonde as Janey's?? They are all so beautiful. Seriously though,I always say that if the Lord decides to return before they (my girls) all start dating, I'm totally cool with that. Are you with me? :D

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  29. KaylaOctober 30, 2010 at 9:50 PM

    So stinkin cute! I have to know about the dresses!! xo

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  30. AnonymousOctober 30, 2010 at 10:40 PM

    Look at your girls! They are so, so beautiful!

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  31. mel @ the larson lingoOctober 30, 2010 at 11:07 PM

    In LOVE with these pictures. In LOVE! Your girls are adorable. Yay Fall!

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  32. AnonymousOctober 31, 2010 at 12:28 AM

    Julie! Your girls are STUNNING! Wow. I'm going to the Queen Bee Market, can't wait to meet you and all the twitter girls I follow who've become semi-celebrities to me lol... Happy Halloween!

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  33. Heidi BaldiniOctober 31, 2010 at 5:46 AM

    OMG!!! Your girls are SO adorable!!! I lOVE the dresses and headbands!!! Did you make ?? DO TELL!!!!!
    Heidi~

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  34. shellybellylarsonOctober 31, 2010 at 7:16 AM

    Your little "boos" are so adorable ! But...I must confess...bald baby (who is not so bald any longer) makes me smile so big...she is too stinkin' cute...and I can tell she must have one heck of a personality !

    Hugs to all !

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  35. CelesteOctober 31, 2010 at 7:59 AM

    (happy halloween carsons!)

    - the girls are gorgeous ... and, yes - that perfecto lighting? so worth it!

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  36. Nicole EgererOctober 31, 2010 at 8:23 AM

    SOOOOO cute! Absolutely beautiful pictures and beautiful daughters!

    The dresses are precious too. Did you make them? When I become a mom, I hope to be as creative and fun as you are!

    Have fun today and be safe!

    Kind Regards,
    Nicole

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  37. UnknownOctober 31, 2010 at 8:28 AM

    seriously julie?
    how do they all smile like that for you?
    what were you promising?
    a life-time supply of boo berry crunch for every meal of the day?
    thier smiles are the real "treat"
    SO BEAUTIFUL!

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  38. gophergirlOctober 31, 2010 at 9:35 AM

    absolutely gorgeous ... definitely worth missing dinner ;) That is the kind of day and those are the kind of photos you treasure forever.

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  39. Kim | It's All ReitzOctober 31, 2010 at 10:20 AM

    Cutest. Oufits. Ever. And the headbands! Love. Happy Halloween!

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  40. ErynOctober 31, 2010 at 11:52 AM

    Don't you HATE how expensive Pumpkin City is? Sheesh we paid $16 to go in the petting zoo and play one game! But it was so fun and I loved seeing how happy the Smith boys were. :) Glad you had fun!

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  41. Ginelle FloresOctober 31, 2010 at 1:10 PM

    They are so BEAUTIFUL! I love how bald baby has her little hands like if she was giggling she looks extra cute! :)
    I want to be like you when I grow up...no kidding :D
    happy halloween!!

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  42. stephanie joyOctober 31, 2010 at 1:44 PM

    awww... those girls of yours are gorgeous! glad you had a lovely time! great pics!! :)

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  43. Rach FairchildOctober 31, 2010 at 2:04 PM

    What beautiful girls and cute outfits. I am thinking you made the cute little dresses???

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  44. TashaOctober 31, 2010 at 2:14 PM

    Oh my cuteness. Seriously. That just made me happy. 3 stinkin cute girls all in the most adorable outfits ever. You are one fabulous Momma.

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  45. LizOctober 31, 2010 at 2:30 PM

    Those have to be the most beautiful girls I have ever seen!

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  46. KelleyOctober 31, 2010 at 3:34 PM

    You did a great job hiding Sears in your pics! Darling dresses :)

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  47. The MorginskysOctober 31, 2010 at 6:42 PM

    shut up. they are so cute!

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  48. UnknownOctober 31, 2010 at 7:15 PM

    I cannot get over how cute your girls are and those outfits!! I LOVE them! :-)

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  49. JamieOctober 31, 2010 at 9:49 PM

    Such cuties!

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  50. AmandaOctober 31, 2010 at 9:58 PM

    Those dresses are AMAZING! So Cute!

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  51. LoveOctober 31, 2010 at 11:42 PM

    whoa.

    cute.

    how did you get them all to smile like that?!

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  52. UnknownNovember 1, 2010 at 2:47 AM

    Aaah - they look super gorgeous!!

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  53. Lindsay ThomasNovember 1, 2010 at 6:39 AM

    Oh geez! SO cute. Those smiles are beautiful!

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  54. Katie&GregNovember 1, 2010 at 7:15 AM

    You have beautiful girls! :)

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  55. AngieNovember 1, 2010 at 8:42 AM

    Super adorable photos! Where in the world did you get those dresses and headbands?? I would love to find something similar for Thanksgiving or Christmas!

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  56. UnknownNovember 1, 2010 at 9:37 AM

    Love this image. I'd love to know how to make the dresses and headbands =)

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  57. Seizing My DayNovember 1, 2010 at 3:22 PM

    the cutest boos in town!! ;) we have to give our little girl allergy meds before visiting hay packed environments too!

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  58. BethanyNovember 1, 2010 at 6:33 PM

    ARE.YOU.KIDDING.ME???????? LOVE these Julie! I mean LOVE!! You rocked it! And the girls rocked it!! They are so incredibly cute!! What fun photos!

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  59. TDM WendyNovember 1, 2010 at 10:40 PM

    Get out of town.

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  60. JessNovember 4, 2010 at 7:13 AM

    Those dresses and headbands are to die for!

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  61. TLFNovember 4, 2010 at 8:01 AM

    Beautiful, beautiful pictures!

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