My Little Bean....

Today my sweet little girl turned three. I can remember the day she was born so vividly...I remember Robbie sleeping on the couch in the hospital and me throwing a cup at him during a strong contraction, waiting anxiously to see if my mother would make it in time (she didn't!), my mother-in-law trying to take pictures as everything happened so quickly...all of them are such beautiful memories, but the one I remember the most was when Tate walked in the room and saw his baby sister for the first time. The little smirk on his face (the one that is just like his daddy's) was so sweet and adoring, I just melted. It was as if they were connected at first sight. Even now that they are older, they have such a precious relationship...I couldn't ask for better siblings. Lily makes me feel loved in a way that is like no other. She climbs up in my lap, fingers in mouth and Bay in hand and its as if the world stops. I am so blessed with this beautiful life that God gave to me and although at times its hard...I know that I am raising two beings that will change this world. I hope to have some small role in that...

Pops' Bowling Alley

Aunt Mims bought Tate bowling pins and a ball and it was all he could talk about the whole way home. So...as hard as he tried, Pops could not get out of it before going to bed. So the bowling alley opened in the living room. What fun!!!

Grandpa Ike

Earlier last week, my grandpa was taken to the hospital with pneunomia. On the way home from their house tonight, we stopped by to take him some apple pie. He was very happy to see us and even more excited about the apple pie. After we left, Tate decided he needed to go upstairs and ask him how he was feeling. So...we went back up the elevator so Tate could sit bedside with PopPop and ask him if he was feeling better.

Gigi and PopPop's

We took the kids over to my grandparents house tonight to cook dinner and enjoy some quality time with the family. It was great to see Gigi, Aunt Dorothy, Uncle Brian and Debbie, Aunt Becky and Jade, Red, Heidi, AJ & Jaxson and of course, Mamie & Pops. The kids had a blast playing outside and riding the "Ranger" over the hill while the adults ate way too much chicken alfredo and homemade apple pie. That place gives me such an intense feeling of nostalgia. It is one of those places that is deeply connected to my soul. I was so happy to share it with my kids today...

Wickham's Farm

My 6th grade teacher's family owns a farm and have a pumpkin patch around the corner from the church. I met Kelly and her friends this afternoon and decided to pick up a pumpkin for Grandma and Grandpa's house. The kids loved the corn tunnel, train, and the crow cannon. Heidi and AJ met us there too. I really just loved the pumpkin cookies. Autumn in NY is spectacular!!!

Extreme Home Makeover

Thought I'd post a pic of the Extreme Home Makeover House that was done in Geneva. We think the show will be in November. It's a beautiful house and of course, I look like the total tourist jumping out of the car to take a picture...

Pantalooms

So my friend Megan (Bag Lady link on right) has wanted me to order something for Lily for quite some time. I am not sure if it is because she thinks Lily is poorly dressed or because she has two boys and a need to sew pink fabric. SO....I decided to order her a birthday outfit since we will be spending her actual birthday in NY and will also have lots of celebration festivities here too. And...because (as my mom reminds me regularily) I'm not much of a girly girl and I shouldn't force my college softball player ways on my daughter. She should have a choice to be a tom boy. So I unleashed Megan to create her something spectacular. The result...prilly, frilly, girly, Lily...and boy did she love it. The ruffle pantalooms can be worn under the dress or separately. The outfit was complete with some red Mary Janes. She loved it so much I had a hard time getting her out of it last night. A big thanks to Megan for putting so much love into each stitch...