I Love My Mom

Payton made me a book:

I Love My Mom
My Mom is kind
My Mom hleps me (typed as written)
My Mom is love
Thats my Mom

Oh dear sweet girl, your Mommy loves you too!

Happy Thanksgiving

Thank you God for this wonderful family of mine. Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Fall

Caramel apples....

And a thankful tree. Happy Fall!

The Progression of a Photo Shoot

Here is what my kids looked like after I made them change for some fall photos. Silly me had let November get away from me and realized after Thanksgiving we would be into full blown Christmas mode. I wanted to capture some fall. My subjects did not. They wanted back inside where it wasn't so chilly. Payton wanted in the sun and was begging me to let her go indoors.

Here is what I got after running inside for a pillow case for them to sit on. I also pleaded with them to let Mommy just take a few pictures.

Here is what happened when I kept asking Wyatt to smile. That's one way to do it!

Big Boy Bike

Wyatt received is first big boy bike from a dear friend. He was so excited - "I got bike like Sissy"

Now if we can just get him to actually peddle it!

Girl Scout Tea

Payton and I went to a Daisy Girl Scout Tea this past weekend.

Her favorite part was playing before the tea. There was a cute little park and pier.

I am blessed to have this little girl and treasure each outing we take.

The Coolest Ride Home

After visiting the fire station down the street from our house with the local moms club we Wyatt and I were offered a ride home in the engine! After making sure Mommy was coming too Wyatt was SO excited!

Chinese Dragon

Here is Payton's art work on display at the county school board offices! So proud....

Marine Corps Ball

We spent last night at the Marine Corps ball. So much fun getting dressed up. I loved all the looks we got - in the hotel before leaving, at dinner with our squadron, and at downtown Pensacola as we disembarked the party bus and invaded Seville. We were able to party late into the night, sleep past 630am and have a lovely brunch without children all thanks to Grandma Kathy. A lovely night I can't wait to repeat next year. Right Grandma Kathy?

Football

Tonight as we were waiting for dinner I heard the sounds of the band as they were preparing for the start of the football game at the local high school. It happens to be right down the street. I said to Mike - do you think Wyatt would like to go? To which my husband, eyes lit up, replied yes! So cute to see my son getting older, excited to do boy stuff with his Daddy. Truly just as cute is the excitement his Daddy gets. Have fun boys!