Punkin Carvin'

I haven't carved a pumpkin in ages! Since we got a pumpkin for Noah at Bi-Water Farms, I thought it would be fun to carve it. Originally, I had planned to let Noah help me, but then opted for having Jeff's help while Noah was sleeping. ;) We hollowed it out, and planned its face together. We even roasted the pumpkin seeds! It was really fun!

The Pumpkin and Noah meeting for the first time.
How's it look?

Hanging with My Cuz

Jeff had to work in Carrollton, this weekend, so Noah and I went down to Knoxville, for a few days. Jessica and I had a nice time relaxing and hanging out with our boys. It's really fun to watch them play together!

Giving Josiah a kiss.

Wow! He's actually sharing the remote!

A Day at Bi-Water Farms

We took a family trip to Bi-Water Farms today. They have so much fun stuff to do there! First, we visited the animals in the petting zoo. Next, was the hayride...they stopped to let us off the hayride for a quick trip through the corn maze. (Well, we didn't actually go through the corn maze, but had fun just walking a little way into it!) Then we rode a rocking horse, and went down some slides! Last we picked out a pumpkin and some apple cider. It was such a beautiful day for it!

Family Portraits--Fall 2009

Today we went to the Lexington Arboretum to have some pictures taken for family portraits. It was a beautiful day!! Unlike some family portrait sessions, this one was a lot of fun! The photographers were Ray and Angela Breakall. They just had us walk around and play with Noah, while they followed us around and captured the moments.


These are just a few of them, if you'd like to see more...

http://www.breakallphotos.com/

1) Once you're there, click on the "Clients" tab at the top left of the page.
2) Another window will pop up, and our album is the last one on the page.

I'm not sure how long the photos will be up on their site, but I know it will be at least another week if you want to check them out.

This Boy's Got Talent!

Today when Noah woke up from his afternoon nap, I heard him playing in his crib. I went in to find this...

He was laughing and grinning behind those pacifiers! :) I'm so glad I had the camera near by!

Dinner with the Olivers

This weekend, we were able to meet up with our friends Brice and Sarah, on their way back from a wedding in South Carolina. Since they had been in the car for HOURS, and their girls needed a chance to stretch their legs for a bit...we met at a play land! It was great to get to catch up with them!

Check This Out!

Grandma Nancy, and Grandpa Don, got Noah this car for his 1st birthday. He's been figuring out how to use it, and just recently started running across the room with it! Thanks Grandma and Grandpa for my fun car!

Jeff's 30th Birthday!

Well, he finally came along to join me in the world of 30-somethings! Happy Birthday to my best friend! I love you, Jeff!

Jeff's big present this year, was his trip out to Seattle. He flew out there to hang out with his roommate from Purdue, Jeremy, and see the Boilers play against Oregon. So when the day of his birth came, we had a small celebration at home. I made his very favorite, yellow cake with chocolate icing, and I sang to him. :) And, sad to admit, but Jeff and I polished off the whole cake...it took us a week...but it's all gone!

Aunt Nay and Some Dt. Dew

What more could a little guy ask for?!?! Aunt Nay stayed the whole weekend (even after our freeze-out-camping-adventure). What's really funny is that she had made Noah two little "wave" bottles of his own, with buttons and a oil/water mixture inside...but he still goes for her Dt. Dew bottles every time!

Ornamental Gourds Apparently...

...make great toys! I put these gourds out on my dining room table to bring a little seasonal touch to our home. Well, every time Noah and I sit down for a meal, he points and hollers for me to let him play with them. So I finally gave in, and let him bang them around for a while...

Backyard Camping Adventure

For Teagan's 5th birthday, Jeff and I decided to let him choose an adventure that he'd like us to take him on.

He had his choice of 4 things for his special day:
1) the zoo
2) the apple orchard
3) a train ride
4) camping by the fwreek (i.e., creek) in their backyard

Without hesitation, he chose to go CAMPING!! So we waited for a free weekend, and we set up camp in the Hayes's backyard...


Renee even drove down from Muncie to join us. We had hot dogs, smores, and hot chocolate around a blazing fire! It was a blast! Well, until we had to step away from the fire to go to bed...it was sooooo cold!!! Jeff took Noah home to sleep in a nice warm house, and Tara, Tayman, Taylan, Teagan, Renee, and I toughed it out in the tents. That next morning, before 7 a.m. we were all up and ready to make a mad dash for the house! Overall, it was a lot of fun, and I know we definitely created some lasting memories! :)

Round and Round We Go!!