Pickin' Punkins...

Fall Festivities are never ending around here. Last Saturday morning, we met up with the Morten sons at Gallrein Farms out in Shelby County. The more popular place to go for pumpkin picking is Hubers (which we did go to)...so going away from all the crowds was nice. We were the first people there, which made us a tiny bit skeptical...but soon others arrived. They have a free petting zoo, free hayrides to the pumpkin patch, a HUGE haystack to climb all over, and a lazy dog that Alexa and Nathan fell in love with. :) As you can see, above, Nathan and Alexa became a part of the welcoming committee :)

Us...in the pumpkin patch.

SO many to choose from!

How 'bout this one?!?! It has already been picked!

Whew! Much Needed Update!

Nathan and I went to Utah to visit the Frentheway Crew for a couple of weeks. What fun we had! We went to the zoo, Seven Peaks (water park), on a couple of picnics, to parks, we rode on 4 wheelers, played with cousins, looked at houses (for Matt and Melissa...not us...). We ran threw the sprinklers, missed naps, played in the mud, jumped on the trampoline, fed the dog, and pretty much just exhausted ourselves! It was soooo much fun, for both of us! I really wish we lived closer to them so that it could be more of an everyday occurrence, rather than every year and a half.

(From left: Beau, Nathan - I couldn't get him to look at the camera! - Kreed, holding Baby Riggs, Ryker, and Dawson)

Nathan enjoyed himself too ;) I think the first couple of days he was a little overwhelmed by all the cousins and freedom...but after that he really warmed up to the nonstop action. Of course, his obsession with the garage door did not disappear (though he isn't much interested in it upon our return home, which is a good thing for me!). In fact, I think he lost Melissa's opener somewhere around their house (sorry Mel!). The Frentheway Crew are big into motorcycles and 4 wheelers and bikes and such...so there was a bike of every kind for Nathan to try out. He really enjoyed riding on the 4 wheeler. At first he only wanted me to take him for rides, but he soon warmed up to letting Matthew drive him around. In fact, everyday now that we are home, he often says "Matthew...go fast...on 'tractor motorcycle'." And everyday he asks when we are going to go "visit the boys" again on an airplane. All the kids were very sweet to Nathan...and Nathan loves them dearly!

It was a great trip! I don't think I took enough pictures, but it was just so hard to capture every moment...when it happened. Hopefully it won't take another year and a half to get back out there for a visit...it should at least be a summer tradition! Thanks Frentheway Crew for having us for so long! :)

Two Crazy Kids

It's Summer...which means the splash parks and pools are open! Which also means...LOTS and LOTS of water/summer pictures to look forward to!

Yesterday we went to the downtown splash park with Collette and Alexa Mortenson. It was a little packed, and Nathan was a little unsure of the water (it is still a bit chilly). Needless to say, he and Alexa managed to have a great time hanging out in the shade. :)

(Don't be alarmed at how red Nathan's face is. He DOES have sunscreen on...he just has my skin tone, which means his face turns red when he gets even a little hot)

Pool Party!

Gianna the Diva. :)

Gianna

Ahh Gianna. Quite the diva already, but oh so adorable! Gianna is the granddaughter of one of Beth/Grand-Mom's friends. Gianna and Nathan are 9 months apart (Gianna, being older). While in Arizona, we got the kids together and let them play in the park and then go swimming...I have to say, 9 months doesn't seem like much, but Gianna is a true little girl. She doesn't have any "toddler" in her at all. It was fun to see what Nathan will be doing when he is 9 months older. I didn't even think that at some point even the word "toddler" would no longer describe my little baby boy. I guess pretty soon he will just...be...a boy.

What a sweet, sweet boy.

Meet Liam!

Hey Everyone! Jen has posted some very very cute photos of Nathan and Liam, from their visit here a couple of weekends ago. Go check them out! You won't be sorry! :)

Thanks Jen!

SO Much Fun!

Twice the Fun

So, last week, I was asked to watch our friends (the Crawford's) little girl, Clara. Clara is about 2 1/2 months younger than Nathan. So, basically, the same age. I was excited to do it...a. to help Stacey out (anytime!), and b. to see how Nathan (and me, of course) would deal with another child running around (no, I do NOT have any news to tell you). Anyways, the three days went really well, and I was very surpised at how smoothly they went. Nathan was a teeny, tiny bit jealous at times, but he was a very good boy and didnt hit, push or bite Clara at all! Clara is SUCH an easy going little girl (very serious as well), and she only whined for her mom once or twice. :) The above pictures are just a little inkling of what the week was like :)

My Two Gal Pals

Audrey

Clara

(Sorry the photos are a little blury)

First Date....Two Women

First, I had a dinner date with Audrey. It was great conversation...and I really hope to take her out again!

After I had dinner with Audrey, I had to rush and meet up with Clara for "drinks". We had a good time, though...Clara was a little agressive in getting me to taste her drink! She just wouldnt take "no" for an answer!!! Nice girl too...she likes to dance and I even got her to push me in a babydoll's stroller (unfortunately, my Mom wasnt quick enough to get a picture of that)!



(Last week, we went over to the Crawford's house for Dinner With The Kids. The Freeman's were also there. Nathan was in heaven with these two fine little ladies. Center of attention...at such a young age!)