pumpkins

We took the kids to a local pumkin patch to pick out pumpkins. Most of the big ones were already gone, but we found quite a few smaller ones. It's always fun to watch them pick out their favorites! Here are some of my favorite pictures of the night.

Soccer

Soccer came and went. The boys had fun. They have both improved. It was fun to watch them. 4 games a week was a lot. I got tired. I was ready for the end. Until we do it all again in the spring! (What will I do when Myah wants to play too?)

New uniforms...yeah! However they are sporting MC colors. The SV in me is slowing fading, no worries I will always be a bobcat :)

Even Myah had fun. She usually felt bad she didn't get a treat at the end. Treats...that is an entire other blog post. What happened to oranges and water at half time?

Proud papa.

Proud mama. Even Dawson was a trooper most of the time. I didn't realize putting him in the sling made him look as though he is hanging himself. He really loves it. I promise.

Dawson's blessing day.

I didn't realize it until later that Dawson's blessing day was on Oct. 10, 2010 (10/10/10) I guess I will always remember what day he was blessed! It was a wonderful day. The blessing was beautiful, the weather was beautiful and of course the baby was beautiful. I am so thankful for this little guy. I already can't imagine our lives without him!

Here is our best attempt at a family shot. I find it quite comical that the first two depict our life right now....kind of crazy!

And here is the best....at least we are all looking at the camera!

And after a long day of family, food and fun and a crazy hair-do, our little guy was tuckered right out!

My little lady...

I adore my boys, but my life just wouldn't be complete without a little bit of this!

Myah with her neighbor friends Nora and Macy.

I'm so grateful for this little lady!

It really is curly...

When my mom washes my hair, this is what it looks like...... I'm not sure I like it:)

Which one doesn't belong?

Remember Sesame Street. The game about picking one picture that didn't belong? Well here you go....Which picture isn't little D? (hint....the one that is Carter:)

Kindergarten...here I come!

Carter's first day of Kindergarten finally arrived! He was so excited. He had to wait a whole extra week past his big brother. I usually always take Camden on his first day, but Carter insisted he ride the bus. I had only been home from the hospital for one day, so I didn't fight him about it. Darin did drive to school and met him at the bus and made sure he made it to his classroom Ok. Darin said he was a little nervous, but once he got settled he was all smiles. I still can't believe I have two kids old enough to be in school!

First photo shoot.

It's rough being so cute..... I dare you to not fall in love!
My cute neighbor took some great photo's of this little guy. To see more click here.

*below the preggo post you will find loads of new posts I finally got around to posting.

Meet Little D...

Our sweet little Dawson Andrew came to us on Tues. Aug. 31st at 2:30 p.m. He weighed in at 8 lbs. and 1 oz. and was 20 in. long. His labor was as text book as it could be. I went in at a 4, they broke my water and had me on pitocin by 8:30, my epidural was good by 10:30 and after a few episodes of Lost and playing a few games on Darin's phone, by 2:00 I was ready to push. Once the doctor got there I only pushed through a few contractions and out he came. He definitely looks like one of our kids....most like Carter but as the days have gone by, I see a lot of Camden and Myah as well. I am sooooooo glad to not be pregnant anymore and just love to hold and kiss him and amazed to think he has come straight from heaven! Hopefully we don't corrupt him too soon :). Here are a few pictures. We just love him to pieces and are so glad he is finally here!

Welcome to the world little Dawson!

Feeling fully cooked!

10 years ago today, Darin took me to our little spot, pretended that he was going to break up with me and then got a smug look on his face and asked me to be his wife. Over the laughter, I happily said YES!

Fast forward 10 years to the same day and I gladly get to say....I'm DONE!!!!

Not to being married to Darin....that would be silly....but to looking like this!

(tried to find my skinniest pose...gave up and thought what the heck, I might as well remember what I looked like from all angles!)

We are on our way to the hospital to meet this new little man. I was hoping he would appear on his own, but 39 weeks is all I am willing to give him! Check back again in a couple days to meet the newest Chase member! (and about 10 new posts I tried to finish yesterday...I'm nesting what can I say....just didn't quite finish all I wanted to!) Wish us luck and keep this over worried mother in your prayers! :)

Camden's first day of school.

I can't believe Camden is already in 2nd grade! Where did my baby go? He is quite the handsome little fellow. He was a little nervous to be starting a new school this year. Luckily he has a neighborhood full of friends starting with him. We are hoping for a great year!

Here comes the bus! One good thing about the new school, is that we are further away than last year. That means a free bus!!! Last year I paid for him to ride in the morning and had a car pool in the afternoon. With a new baby this year, I am super happy that we have busing to and from school...for free!

See you later!