Fall

I guess I first have to start out by apologizing mostly to myself to being somewhat of a slacker when it comes to blogging the past little while. Sometimes I just wonder where the time goes! I have felt somewhat overwhelmed with the job title of "MOM" lately. I feel like I am treading water and barely able to keep my head afloat with all of the duties I am expected to perform. Between laundry, dishes, keeping the house clean, feeding, bathing and caring for three kids, disciplining, driving to and from school, church callings, homework , finding time to read to Camden 20 min. each day, getting my yard pulled up and ready for the fall, getting all of my fruit and vegetables frozen (I bagged canning this year...someday I will learn!), trying to fit in a little fun for myself and time to spend with my cute hubby, sometimes I just want to throw in the towel! But then I look at all I have been blessed with and just have to remind myself that I have THREE very good reasons not to quit...



Camden, Carter, and Myah! (Not to mention Darin!!!....I certainly couldn't do it without him!) Even though it can be awfully tough sometimes, I really do love my job and wouldn't change it if I could! With that being said, here are some of the things that have been taking up all of my time!

YuM YuM VeGgIeS!!!!

I dare you to not smile at that face. This little munchkin has even sprouted two pearly whites this month! She is just growing up!


GRADY!

Lesli's little boy was blessed last month. He is seriously the cutest little thing ever! He is big though.....not fat, just big for his age. Him and Myah are 4 1/2 months apart and he is just as tall as she is! I think they will be good friends. I love that he is already doing the macho boy pose...and Myah thinks he is hilarious!


GIRL STUFF!


So having a girl has brought a whole new realm of fun for me. Hairbows and headbands are something I never realized could be so fun! I have gone a little overboard! Here she is showing off ALL of her headbands. I would show off her clips but I would need about 5 of her to wear them all!


SOCCER!

Camden finished up his fall soccer. He had a lot of fun, and I think he really improved this fall. It's fun to watch them when they start to "get it". I think he is ready for spring to get here so he can play again! Oh winter....whatever will we do with ourselves!

BACHELORETTE Party!!

So the night before Ashley got married I decided to throw her a party. We just ate food, played games, talked and ate some more food. It was fun, I still can't believe that she is married!

Holly

My mom, Grady and Lesli

My lovely mom!

Kylie....my cousin Laura's little girl.

Kristen...Ashley's friend from Massage Therapy school. She came all the way from New York!

My Aunt Carma....all the way from CALI!

Laura....and no we aren't doing electric shock therapy. Just a water bath for your feet. Pretty interesting if you haven't ever tried it! She came from California too!

And the guest of honor! Our other cousin Jaclyn showed up from D.C. as well! It was so good to see all of you!


PUMPKINS!

One night we decided to go out to a pumpkin patch and pick out pumpkins. We had a good time. It was a tradition we would really like to start!

My manly men posing for the camera!

Aren't I lucky that I can smooch this face anytime I want!

We got some fun pumpkins! Fall has been fun and this is just part one.....much more to come!

By the way.....HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!

Mawwage...It's what brwings us togetow today!

So my baby sister went ahead and got married last Sat. It was a beautifully cold and rainy day....if that is possible. Other than a few storm clouds and unseasonably cold temperatures everything turned out perfect. Ashley looked absolutely stunning! The little sister that once stood at my feet looking up to me now stands taller than I and has become an amazing person. I am so happy that she has found someone to take care of her and look after her and I think will possibly make her laugh along the way! Ashley I love you.....I still can't believe you are all grown up! Here are a few...ok a lot... of pictures from her special day. Enjoy!

Where has it gone?!?!

Baby Female pattern baldness? So all I know is that Myah was born a dashing brunette, tried out being a red head for a while and has decided to loose 90% of her hair and join the ranks of being a blonde (at least that is what the new peach fuzz appears to be) with her brothers. Maybe it is just preparing me for the teenage years when she wants to try out new do's. Anyway I am missing her locks and hoping for a quick return!

(she is pulling some pretty good faces these days!)

And she keeps growing!

So every month I can't believe that Myah is another month older! The time just seems to fly! Life with three kids is definitely a challenge, I still haven't quite figured out how to get everything done the way I should, but we all seem to survive so I will have to call it good. Someday I will get my act together. Myah keeps growing (why do they have to do that?) She just had her 6 month checkup and she weighed in at 15 lbs. (30th%) and was 25 1/4 inches (50%). So I guess she is pretty average although she has lots of cute baby rolls and chubby little cheeks I can't seem to kiss enough! I started her on cereal this month and we are about to try some veggies-I just really hate having to worry about meal times. It is so much easier just to nurse! She likes eating, but I think she ends up wearing more than makes it to her tummy! She is laughing, sometimes uncontrollably...so funny! And last but not least she is sitting on her own! I love when they can sit, they just seem so much more content. The doctor told me to encourage mobility, but I think sitting is plenty for now. I think life with 3 kids will be a whole new ball game once she can get out of my reach.....SCARY! I am not ready for that. Six months is a lot of fun! If only she could stay this size forever!