fall stuff

can't believe it is almost Christmas! Trying to make the most of every moment, yet keeping it simple.

Hmmm. . .

Pumpkins

So back where I left off about our pumpkin day. Henry spent most of the morning screaming and being defiant. He is either my sweet silly boy or my screaming (loudly) wild boy. He requires patience, patience and more patience. Last night at the dinner table he was making all of these silly noises and faces, so I looked at my husband and said "is this normal?" He just laughed and said "I remember doing that." Again, is it normal? Did I mention that he magically appeared in the kitchen after I had put him in his CRIB for a nap yesterday? I was really hoping to keep him there for a bit longer. Of course back to the crazy morning, after he woke up from his nap, it was "yes, mommy" and "ok mommy." My sweet boy was back. Claire had a great time cooking with Duncan and playing with Fiona. We also had the opportunity to go to a little pumpkin patch and have lunch with friends. We are blessed with such wonderful friends and family.

Duncan was cooking with Claire.

The look on his face exemplifies his attitude of the morning.

Sweet little Fiona

Very excited about pulling off the stickers.

The concentration

Henry and Claire

Having lunch with friends at the pumpkin patch.

Henry (on the escape), Claire and Owen

Fall Happenings

How can you not just love fall?! By far my favorite time of the year, especially being at home with the kids. We have been having such a great time. Fall festivals, many parades and fun times with friends and family celebrating birthdays and other special occasions. Not to mention pumpkin cakes, pumpkin pancakes, pumpkin bread and of course, pumpkin ale. I just wish this season would linger a bit longer.

Henry and Chris at one of the many Neptune parades.

PDS Fall Festival

This is as good as it gets in regard to photos

Roasting marshmallows

mmm, mmm

Random Pics

Two peas in a pod

A yummy treat from Nanny

Um, um good!

Claire loves her jammies!

Cheese!

Slightly excited

My little exhibitionist!

Claire's Thanksgiving Feast

They were so adorable!

JMU Homecoming 08

Rock Band after the game

Visiting Amy

Rock on!

Blurry, but here we are.

Windy and Keith

Presley's first game

We had such a great time this weekend in Harrisonburg. We were able to sit and watch about 15 minutes of the game and the rest was spent running around with the kids in the grass. The weather was perfect and the company even better. Thanks Cindy and Jeff for a great time!