fall is here!!!

We have had a busy week but my favorite part was probably yesterday. The first day of fall started off with a little marathon for our big first grader! The "fun run" event was to raise money for his school and every student participated. There goal was 30 laps (in an hour) and Austin did 40! They were so precious and really resembled a giant stampede. EJ just watched but really wanted to join in and Matthew slept in the ergo. I was so excited that I actually brought my camera to take some pics. Well, I forgot my cf card. I tell you my brain has gone missing these days! I did snap a few with my iphone.

After picking Austin up from school we decided to go to the park since the weather has been so nice. The boys enjoyed it but I couldn't believe Austin still had energy! Matthew slept the whole time (again) in the ergo. That boy loves to be worn!

  

Charge!!

Afer the park we went home and had the typical crazy evening :)
Today, Austin and I both woke up with colds. Tis the season. Our playdate has been cancelled and we will just be hanging out around the house getting better.
Also, I wanted to add that Matthew is now 8 weeks old. Can not believe it! He goes three hours between feeds and is a happy baby but demands to be held while he is awake. Another needy one will fit right in ha! I will try to do a picture/update post for him this week.
Enjoy the first weekend of fall everyone!!

the park

sparkler battle

Happy fall yall!

Our favorite spot at the park

Our friends were there as usual

Austin is unsure of our friends

He feels the same about this slide

But he loves fishing

And he loves swinging

And he REALLY love flying his kits with his daddy

REALLY loves it

REALLY really loves it!

And that is what we did on the first day of fall!

a few pics from today

Well here are the pictures from today at the park! I love our park!

feeling better and some pictures!

Random post warning!

Well the last few days I have been feeling much, much better.
The lord truly does work in all of our lives!
Just yesterday we were given a washer and dryer! Can you believe that! Praise God!

We also spent the day at the park yesterday, and had a blast!

Our home is coming along nicely, and I am finally feeling like I am at "home".

The fog is definitely lifting as God continues to show us His path. Praise Him for NEVER leaving us.

EJ found his feet today and it is SO cute! I love watching him play with his little toes!

He is a teething monster. Nights have turned horrible! Poor baby just screams and screams! I can not wait till his little tooth pops through!

I have some cute pictures to share!
Fun at the park! Bad hair day!

The butterfly hunter was being hunted by the butterfly! This little butterfly would not leave him alone!

Amazing tree!!

Easton trying on Austin's first halloween costume! How cute is that!

My sweet boy, playing with his feet!


Well thank you all for your prayers! I will keep you all updated as things change!

Whirlwind Holiday

Well I can not believe Christmas is over and now 2009 is knocking on the door!! I know I say this every year but time does fly way too fast!

So Christmas was good. We only did gifts for Austin this year but it was still wonderful. Watching him tear through all of his presents with that look of awe and wonder really is what Christmas is about. Well Christmas is actually about Jesus, and Austin will be the first one to tell you that, BUT as far as the present aspect goes...that is all for Austin! We even baked Jesus a birthday cake on Christmas Eve and sang him "happy birthday". We then managed to survive Christmas Eve mass even though you couldn't have fit a cotton ball in there it was so full. I wish every Sunday was that way!

I do have to say I am happy to have my Christmas decor down. I took the tree and everything down the day after. Our cat was driving me crazy and since I am in full blown nesting mood, I was sick and tired of cleaning up pine needles. Yes...even the fake kind ;) So I am happy to have my house back in tip top shape! I also some how managed to find a place for all of Austins new toys. Let me tell you that was a feat to be reckoned with! That kid is so stinkin spoiled. I wouldn't change that fact because he does love and appreciate all of his toys but man oh man. Overflow doesn't begin to describe it!

As far as Easton is going (did I tell everyone we changed his name to Easton Joseph??) I have now been on bed rest for a few weeks. Financially it is the hardest thing we have ever done. Emotionally it is the best thing. Having me home has made a world of difference for everyone. Everything is as it should be and it feels so good!!! Only 6 more weeks till this little one gets here and I am so excited! My baby shower is not until the 31st of January so I hope I make it to that! I also have to admit I feel a little scared to be having another baby. How I am going to manage everything, including an almost 4 year old, with absolutely NO sleep is daunting. I am super excited so don't get me wrong, but the day to day is a little scary for me. I know it will be fine just like it was when I had Austin, at least I hope ;)

We went to the beach yesterday and I will share some pics for you all. We love the beach and I am glad we get to go so often. So I may not have snow, but I have sand ;)

Okay well I suppose that is it but I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas and I hope we all have an even better New Year~