Having fun in the BackYard!

Neighbor Reese and Riley Jack having fun in the backyard. We catch whatever moment we can, now that's it's cold and it turns dark so early.

Pumpkin Carving??????

Okay....okay, so we didn't actually "carve" a pumpkin. We still had fun!



Riley Jack enjoying "carving" his pumpkin.

He did an excellent Job

The final results....Arhhhh

Thanks Ms. Jane for my Halloween goodies.

A Charleston get away!

Michael and I were fortunate enough to get away (by ourselves) for a weekend before I headed back to work. Charleston is a beautiful old city and we enjoyed sight seeing. We took a walking tour of the downtown area as well as toured one of the many mansions. Dining out was a real treat and we enjoyed many local eateries. Poogan's Porch was one of the local establishment. It was great to get away and relax....and of course to sleep in! Thanks mom for taking care of the kiddos.

Maternity Leave......almost over

As I realize I only have one more week of maternity leave.....I rush to pack everything in....forays in the park, playdates, and extra snuggles. I am looking forward to going back to work, but I will desperately miss this precious time I've spent with my little darlings. Getting to know Molly Claire and knowing without a shadow of a doubt, she will be full of drama. Spending oodles of time with my little man and recognizing what a bright boy he is and anticipating what an amazing future he will have. Blessed beyond measure to be a mom to three wonderful children, and blessed beyond measure knowing their BaBa (Cheryl, Michael's mom) will be caring for them while Michael and I are at work. I've loved every minute of every day.....

Pumpkin Carving at the Burns

Robin and Mark Burns hold a Fall Harvest gathering each year. This year was no exception, however, a wee bit smaller than those in the past. Yummy Chili, Hot Cider, and pumpkin carving was planned for this fun evening. Mark, took Riley Jack on a tractor ride before it got dark and of course after Riley Jack ate his dinner. We carved pumpkins in the fading daylight, announced a winner, complete with prizes of course and enjoyed smores by the bonfire in the falling darkness. What a great way to spend an afternoon. Thank you Mark and Robin for including us in the festivities. We had a blast. Molly Claire enjoyed her very first bonfire too.

Pumpkin Carving......our efforts

"Stencils" or ideas were chosen by each couple, Implements were handed out....and the carving began


Morgan and Grant happy with their results. Morgan saved all the seeds from most of the pumpkins to use in her classroom for pumpkin day. You go girl.

Mary and Albert had the hardest design...very intricate. I couldn't do it.

DJ and Krista....Krista...Krista, where are you? Oh yeah! Chasing Addie Grace......

Molly Claire, all bundled up watching from the sidelines.

Pumpkin Carving......the results

A mommy and daughter moment...she looks a little frightened.Yikes

Trying to get the whole family in the photo

Addie Grace and Riley Jack
Whenever these two are together....they are never far apart...

"Just give me the keys, I can drive, honest"

Happy 1st Birthday Sarah Beth....Ooh La La

Happy First Birthday Sarah Beth, thank you so much for allowing us to share your special day with you. Molly Claire had a blast at your party (her very first birthday party, by the way). We wish you many many years of happiness.



The boys could not help themselves.....they felt Sarah Beth could not open her presents on her own....so they helped.

Molly Claire...Ooh La La in her beautiful boa...a party favor to remember Sarah Beth's birthday.

Dog walking Job

While on maternity leave, I have been blessed to earn a little extra money walking my friend Jane's puppy dog Abbey (as in Abbey Road)....Anyway, the goal each day was not only to get a little exercise, but to get the two munchkins to sleep at the same time. Mission Accomplished (at least on this day)

Bumble Bees really can fly

Enjoying another Fall Festival

On a beautiful Sunday afternoon in October, we joined the Erritt's at their neighborhood Fall Festival. The kids got to put on their costumes and enjoy the pumpkins and a quick hayride.

Samuel as a Transformer and Riley Jack as a Cowboy!

Cute little Sarah Beth as a Bumble Bee

Attempting to get a cute photo....no such luck, the sun was too bright. Molly Claire was sporting her very adorable...."I want candy" onsie.

Kennesaw First Baptist Fall Festival

Both Krista and I love these two photos of our kiddos....way too cute. The Bleisath's and The Barber's enjoyed a Saturday afternoon together at the Fall Festival given by Riley Jack's preschool. You can't beat $1.00 hotdogs, free cotton candy and jumpies.


Addie Grace on the jumpy before she busted her lip.....Addie was the least phased by the mishap. She didn't even cry....her parents on the other hand...got just a little hysterical...jk. What can I say a busted lip produces a lot of blood. Don't worry she recovered nicely.

I do believe this is Riley Jack's favorite jumpy slidy thing. If allowed, he could go up and down a thousand times....if left with no instructions or rules, he would somersault down.