Pumpkin Patch and fall flowers!

Jordan and I took the kids out to the pumpkin patch on Saturday, which turned out to be a beautiful and hot day. Even though it is only 10 minutes from our house, I feel like we are in the country. I think I love it as much as the kids do. We spent an hour walking and running through the fields, and searching for just the right pumpkins to display fall on our porch. Jordan found one and Chase found the other! Mariah spent most of her time rummaging through the dirt for rocks to jam in her mouth, but she did manage to stop and push out a stinky party favor for us (did I mention how hot it was, which made the smell even worse). It was fun to see the kids out enjoying Gods wondrous works.














I even had time to make a fall centerpiece for the table!!

Lazy Days!

Mondays and Tuesdays are our lazy days because they are the only days that Jordan is home with us. Sometimes we have to run errands which ends up with crazy kids, but the best days are the ones where we just stay home and play. I love filling our house with sounds of joy, tears of laughter, and squeals of excitement! I hope when our kids are grown they remember the lazy days just as much as the busy days.

Leaves and Shoes!

Yesterday morning we awoke to a beautiful crisp autumn day, perfect for playing. I took Chase outside to swing in the fresh air, finally free from mosquitoes!! We ended up talking about fall and why the leaves fall from the trees. We decided to collect some and make an art project. Its amazing how a little dab of glue can end up everywhere!! We ended the day by making fun pumpkin cookies.






Mariah, at one-year-old, has quite the shoe fetish already. Ninety five percent of the time we find her grazing the house with shoes on her hands. I pry them from her tight grip every chance I get because shoes have got to be the dirtiest things ever, but not 5 minutes later she is sneakily scouring the house for another pair. She usually doesn't put them in her mouth, thank God, but just walks around showing everyone her diamond possessions.

Thomas' Travels!

We have come to expect the unexpected with Chase, and this was no different. Jordan and I were in the kitchen getting ready for lunch when in walks Chase in sobs saying "its stuck mama." I look up and there is Chase standing in front of me with a Thomas the train woven into his hair. May I also mention that it is battery operated and its wheels are still chugging along catching all strands of hair in its grasp. My first thought was of us entering Pigtails & Crewcuts with train on head for his first head shave. Of course we had to snap a few pics before the train removal began!! Chase sat with his face in his hands crying while Jordan tried to pull and pry his precious locks from the rubber wheels. We eventually got it off with a little ripping of hair and disassembling of the train. He got over it fast, but I don't think he will try that again. Needless to say, I took the battery out in case of a memory lapse!!!!

Birds and the Bees!

After months of wondering if Chase would ever notice the difference between girls and boys, the moment finally arrived. Although the conversation was very short, I was glad that I didn't have to go into detail just yet. We are potty training Chase, he is doing quite well by the way, and starting to learn about privacy. Since I have a 1-yr-old, I still have to potty with the door open if she is around. While I was in the bathroom Chase approached me and before I could ask for privacy he asked:

"Mama, where is your weenie?"
"I don't have one Chase"

"Why not?"
"Because girls have private parts and boys have weenies"

"So you and yaya have private parts?"
"Yes"

"And me and daddy have weenies?"
"Yes"

"Can I see?"
"NO!"

"Okay mama"
Sighhhhhhhh

First pair of Shoes!!

As fall is approaching and Mariah is going from walking to running I knew she needed some shoes, not to mention she already at 1-yr-old has a shoe love affair. Problem!!! She has a really chunky foot and nothing from Target will fit her. I ended up at Stride Rite, a great store but expensive. The shoes fit her perfectly and she loves them. She wore them straight from the store and had a blast running all over the house with them. Now I just hope they last for a while!!

Grandaddy's Gift!

Grandaddy (my dad) came over the other day to bring Mariah a special birthday present he had bought for her. I had no idea what was in this little square box. What was it, a Beauty and the Beast snowglobe. I know that seems like a crazy gift for a 1-year-old, but it was a sentimental gift. First of all I love love love snowglobes. I only have a couple because I am not a clutter collector person, but I love to look at them and I even have some on my Christmas tree!! Secondly, we also call Mariah "Belle," which is the name of the character in the Beauty and the Beast movie. He said as soon as he saw it he knew he had to buy it for her. It is so beautiful and I am so glad he got it for her. She and Chase love for me to wind it up and dance to the music. I am trying to teach Chase how to slow dance to the sweet lullaby. Mariah loves it even though she can't play with it, she loves to listen to the music and watch the glitter swirl around. I am a sucker for sentimental gifts, and I just loved this one! Thanks grandaddy!!

No Idea!

From time to time I catch both of my kids in the strangest places. I guess its just their age to wiggle into tiny spaces, but sometimes it is just plain funny! Jordan was at work when I found Chase here, so I texted him a picture. His comment was "Can we ship him this way?" Here is Chase's latest crazy spot!!

Sand and Ice!

The kids are really loving the beach this year, and it is a great fun and free thing to do. We have been trying to make it to the beach once a week, but it is a lot to pack with kids. You have to bring towels, toys, umbrella, chairs, snacks and anything else Jordan and I can manage to carry down to the waters edge! This year we are going a lot at night as well. We just let them play in the sand and they have a blast. You don't need as much stuff just to play in the sand. Down in Duck this year we were introduced to Rita's Italian Ice, and it just so happens that we pass one on the way back home from the beach. We have been taking the kids there a couple times a month for a icy treat. Its healthier and cheaper than Cold Stone!!! Making good memories for them!!!