Are You Ready for Some Football???

Sawyer is!!!

Fall Fun

We had a busy weekend but enjoyed our time together as a family. Friday afternoon we went to Ron's OTA Picnic at Ryder Park. Anna and Sawyer had fun meeting all of Ron's friends at work and we enjoyed some good food that Ron and his friends spent the day preparing (who knew Ron could cook??). Saturday we enjoyed a nice hike at Mountain Lakes Preserve. Uncle Ricky came along and we bundled up as we crossed waterfalls and ponds. Sunday we went to church and then went grocery shopping for the week ahea. Ron stacked wood for our stove and he also realigned our path with our new steps. Now everyone is back at work and school. Meatloaf on tap for tonight!

Sweater Weather!

So the weatherman says that Fall temperatures will be arriving this evening. I cannot wait! Ever since Sawyer was born, I have not stopped sweating. I'm sure it's due to nursing but I am really looking forward to some cooler temperatures. I'm anxious to turn on the oven again and cook my mom's famous potroast -which is delicious (did I say that nursing makes me hungry too?) and have a nice fire in our woodburning stove. I'm looking forward to Fall hikes, trips to the apple orchard and a pumpkin on our new front steps....

Happy Monday!

Today I took Sawyer to Baby Story Hour -something Anna and I did every week when she was home with me as a baby. This was his first time going and he LOVED it. He loved watching all of the other babies toddling around and crawling by while he happily sat in my lap. We sang songs together, did fingerplays and listened to two stories. I think he was studying some of the babies moves and is anxious to crawl after them.

Afterwards we came home and had lunch and started making dinner. Things get hectic here once Anna gets home from school so I try to get a jump on things early. Tonight we are trying one of Rachael Ray's recipes. I got some laundry done, washed the wood floors and made lunches for Ronnie and Anna to have at work/school tomorrow. Busy day!

Best Friends

Sawyer is really missing Anna while she's gone at school all day. His buddy is gone and tummy time just isn't the same without her!

First Day of First Grade!

We'll she's on her way! Here are some pictures of the special morning!

End of Summer

Well, today is Anna's last day of summer vacation. Tomorrow she begins first grade -where has the time gone??? And why can't the WINTER go by this fast? We've had a great summer with trips to the carnival, movies, visits from grandparents near and far, dips in the lake, sparklers with grandpa, fishing expeditions and lots of time spent on our deck eating smores and homeade ice-cream. I'm glad she had this time to spend with her brother who just ADORES her. Today he spent an hour laying on the floor next to her while she talked to him and kissed him. I know he will miss her but I know I will miss her more. I love how I come out of the shower in the morning and find she's made her bed and mine -the covers are crooked somewhat but who's complaining. I love how she empties the dryer and puts the clothes away without being asked while I'm nursing Sawyer. I love how she entertains Sawyer while I make lunch. She's a big help and I'll miss that, but more importantly, I'll miss her company. She makes me laugh and always listens -she's a good friend. Love you Anna!