Watering the Trees

So today during our hike Tate ran behind the trees to take care of business and Mamie caught it on camera...

Happy Trails

Well the trails were happy for the most part, but towards the end they were more like whiney trails. This morning we took the kids on a hike down the creek trail in Rushville. They had a good time despite wanting to stop regularily for snacks and drinks. Fall is in full form here so it was a great setting for some awesome pics. I think we tuckered em out...they are both still napping (lucky mom)!!!

The Big Cheese

Today we had a birthday party at Chuck E Cheese for AJ and Lily. It was so great to celebrate their 3rd birthday with my family. I always miss the milestone celebrations (which my family has regularly) so it was nice to share this one with them. The kids had a great time...good pizza, tasty cupcakes from Wegmans, and lots of tickets won. We brought home two tired peeps and lots of great pics (not to mention memories).

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...