2 months...

max is 2...

Is it even possible that my sweet little Max is 2? I just can't believe how quickly time has flown by! Doesn't his face just make you smile?

My sister Jenny got Max this weird squishy ball. Max wasn't quite sure what to think of it...it kinda scared him, but he kinda thought it was funny too!

Max enjoyed opening his presents and finding the toys inside!

"What is it Max?" "I don't know!" is what his face is saying.

Meeting his new friend Mr. Cow! For a few weeks now Max has been attached to Bailey's pink hippo. We thought it was time to get him his own cuddly friend to sleep with.

I found these cute animals on wheels. Max loves anything that moves. Cars are his favorite...we have a TON of cars. So when I found these fun animals on wheels I thought they were a perfect change!

Oh my sweet Max...how much joy he brings into our family! He is smiles, giggles, joy, fun, energy, love, and sweetness packed into a little body!

my Noah is 9...

Noah's birthday usually happens during the kids fall break at school. In our family we have "friend" parties on even birthdays and "family" parties on odd numbered birthdays. It just so happens that on the last 2 of Noah's odd # birthdays my parents have had their condo up in Park City. He LOVES to celebrate his birthday up there!! This year my parents thought it would be fun to take him on a ski lift ride up the mountain. I was originally planning on staying behind with Max and Owen, but my dad (who is not a fan of heights) graciously offered to stay behind and let me go! (thanks dad!) I am SO glad I got to go! It was absolutely beautiful!! I think it is now on my "must do" list for every year from here on out! The trees were SO breathtaking. It was a little chilly, but next year I will be better prepared!

After the ski lift ride we headed to the resort's pool. The kids enjoyed playing and sitting in the hot tub!

After the pool we went out to dinner and then back again to the condo to open presents and have cake and ice cream. We bought Noah a new helmet and knee pads...(for which he was grateful, but what he really really wanted was a skateboard...)

Then while his back was turned we whipped out the skateboard...he was SUPER thrilled!

I was a little nervous to be buying a skate board, but Noah is pretty responsible and was SO happy it made it worth the risks!

I can't believe that my oldest is 9! His last year in the single digits! I love Noah SO much! He has such a sensitive tender heart. He has always been so thoughtful and observant. He has an innate sense for what is right and usually does a good job of making good decisions. Out of all my children Noah is the most like me. We tend to bang heads sometimes I can usually relate and understand where he is coming from. I hope and wish the world for him! It was a GREAT day!

autumn blush...

I scrapped this page of a visit we made 3 years ago to the aviary. This new kit is PERFECT for the pictures I had of Noah and Bailey playing in the leaves. Pick it up for a great price HERE.

smiles & new giggles...

Owen is 7 weeks old! Time is just flying by. He started smiling a few weeks ago, but now the smiles come easier. The newest addition to his "tricks" is his newly forming giggle! It is SO SUPER cute! Oh I could squish this kid all day long!

great halloween projects...

Looking for a few cute and easy Halloween decorations? Check out these super cute blocks HERE or this great holiday banner HERE or what about this easy to make Halloween count down calendar HERE. Man I just love this time of year!



You know what else I LOVE about this time of year?...the return of the most delicious heavenly treat on the planet...the Pumpkin Spice Doughnut at Krispy Kreme. Hurray! GO get ya some...you know you wanna!