A Day At The Pumpkin Patch

We had an absolutely wonderful time at the pumpkin patch this morning! We had heard about the patch from several friends and decided to check it out today. We had no idea what to expect but we were so happy with what we found! When we arrived they gave us our own wagon filled with straw and a huge pair of clippers to cut our own pumpkin off of the vine. They offered hay rides and they even had a picnic area in case you brought your own lunch. Cole did not know what to think about the wagon at first but loved it by the end of the trip! We walked to the end of the patch where the "big" pumpkins were and, after about 45 mins, picked out 3 beautiful pumpkins to decorate our front porch. It was so much fun and the weather could not have been nicer. Cole loved seeing all of the other children and the pumpkins. He wanted to get down and crawl everywhere but we carried him most of the time because it was a little muddy. Rhonald and I agreed that this will have to become a family tradition since it was so fun - and so easy! Cole had such a great time that he slept the entire drive home! I can't wait until it gets a little closer to Halloween so that we can carve our pumpkins!!!!!

Oh How I Love Fall

I do love fall! It has always been my favorite season. Growing up in Michigan I was blessed to see beautiful fall weather. It was a treat right before winter hit...and stayed for most of the year (or so it felt). I love the pumpkins, the colors, drinking apple cider and the early dark evenings. I even love the start of the school year (yes, even when I was in school)...you know, everyone shopping for school supplies and new backpacks. Fall is beautiful in NW Arkansas too but the weather takes FOREVER to cool down. This week has been nice and cool. My mom bought Cole this outfit ages ago and I have been waiting and waiting for a time when he could wear it. We did not have a lot to do today but it was cool out so I jumped at the chance to put him it! Doesn't he look handsome? I can't wait for him to wake up from his nap so we can go for a nice long walk and enjoy the day! I hope that you get a chance to get out and enjoy it too!!!!

Sometimes it's the little things...

So we have all been sick. Nothing major but sick none the less. There was a time when I would lay around all day and do nothing when I was sick...those times have changed now that Cole is here. This was really the first time I have been under the weather since I became a mom and let me tell you - it is tough! Rhonald melted my heart and, once again, rocked, during this time. Keep in mind he was sick too...keep in mind he was working every day and even an extra shift one night...keep in mind part of his job is to listen to other people complain about being sick...yet, each night when he came home this past week he asked me how I felt and what he could do to help me! He even called to say he would pick up dinner for us on his way home so I would not have to worry about it...although I know he just wanted to jump in bed and rest. Yes, that is right...he rocks! He still helped me pick up toys, entertain Cole, and he let me complain about not feeling well all while being sick himself. Sometimes it really is the little things that mean the most!

Young Love

Can you believe Rachel caught both of them looking at the camera at the same time?!

I wonder what Cole is thinking...

"Cole I have a secret to tell you."

Doesn't it look like Audrie is saying "I said I want to hold your hand!" And being a typical boy he is totally oblivious!!!

We were so happy to get to go hang out with Audrie and Rachel on Monday since Rachel did not have to teach (thank you Mr. Columbus). We had fun catching up and watching our 2 little love birds as they played with one another. Rachel is so great at taking pictures and capturing everything that is happening. At one point we popped in a Baby Einstein DVD and this is what happened...they crawled to sit by each other and then kept holding hands. Actually, to be honest, this sweet hand holding only lasted a few minutes before it turned in to a pushing match - but it was still sweet while it lasted!!!!

A Morning With Mason

We say all of the time that Mason must have more patience than any person in the world. There is not a day that goes by where Cole doesn't crawl on him, pull his tail, steal his toys and take much of his attention away. Today was no different! The most fun thing to watch now is that they do play together...Mason is much more gentle with Cole than anyone else and he seems to enjoy his little friend. This morning after everyone ate breakfast Cole crawled right over to Mason's bed and began playing. It was so cute to watch him hand toys to Mason and then steal them away!!! I took the time to run into the laundry room to fill Mason's water dish and then took a basket of clothes to Cole's room to put away. I swear I was not gone 10 seconds when I heard a lot of splashing and a lot of laughter coming from the laundry room. To my surprise there was Cole, splashing in the water bowl, with Mason by his side watching! Should I have taken the opportunity to teach him that it is not ok to play in the bowl? Yes. Did I? No. Instead I took 100 pictures and laughed along with him! I guess some days you have to break the rules a little bit!!!!

Keeping The Beat

Here is a video of Rhonald and Cole from the night I blogged about previously. I hope you enjoy it!!!

Cole's First Fish

Rhonald's mom and dad came to visit us this weekend which was really nice. While Rhonald and his dad went fishing all day Saturday, Rhonald's mom stayed here and played with Cole. Rhonald was sure to bring back a big fish to show to Cole. He did not know quite what to think but after a little while he thought the fish was super funny! I know Rhonald cannot wait to take him fishing one day!!!!