First Fall

Today, the kiddos and I joined some friends at the park. Overall, we had a wonderful time. However, the day ended up being one for the books (or blog), because Elyse had her first fall where she bled. Crazy thing is she had to do it while running, but never cried or mentioned it till way later while sitting down for lunch. She has and probably will forever be my tough girl! However, no matter how tough she is, she still said she could not nap unless there was a band-aid on it. Too afraid it would start bleeding again. :)

Dada's Attacks & Kisses

Nate and Caleb right before Caleb's bath. Priceless laughs and love.

Big Helper

Elyse has spent much of her time yesterday and today outside helping her Dada fix the yard. She really does do a great job and I don't think Nate minds the help.
For those curious what Nate is doing, he is putting underground pipes in the yard so the water doesn't keep settling by the sidewalk and house. He is one amazing man who does some crazy and great things to make our house so perfect. I am forever grateful.

Praise Him

Elyse has a children's Christian CD that she often wants to hear if she is tired of Christian radio. One song she loves is titled, "Praise Him." Almost every time it comes on I catch her praising God. Today, I quickly grabbed my phone and took a picture. Watching her praise God brings not only joy and smiles to my face, but I know His' as well.

Picnic and Park = Much Better Day

After spending the last few days inside due to colds and weather; we ran into the van with smiles on our faces as we headed out to enjoy a day outside. Since the weather was perfect and the kiddos are doing much better I suggested a day playing at the park. Elyse jumped in with, "Can we have a picnic there too?" I couldn't resist and so glad we did because it was such a great way to spend our lunch hour! Love Mama moments like today.
To all our PT friends, Elyse switched the position of her legs in the first photo right after the picture was taken.

Sick in August?!?

It all started Sunday morning when Nate and Caleb both woke up with runny noses and sore throats. Needless to say the two just progressed to get worse and yesterday, both Elyse and I joined in on the fun. It was the first time ever that all four of us were sick at the exact same time. Thankfully, Elyse and I are doing much better than Nate and Caleb. Hopefully we will all be better within the next few days. Just crazy to think that we got sick in August! Hope it's not a glimpse at what this winter will be like.

Even though we are under the weather and spending our days inside, we are still smiling and having fun. Plus besides Caleb being sick, the poor boy has two more teeth breaking through, that would make two on bottom and four on top.

Well Deserved Evening

Tonight, Nate and I were blessed with my mom coming up to watch the kiddos so we could go out. We spent the night going out to eat at Panera, window shopping at a few stores and ended the night with a "Gotta Love It" Cold Stone ice cream treat. It was a wonderful, enjoyable and special evening. Crazy thing is that we have not done a date night since Caleb was born. That's why tonight was known as, "A Well Deserved Evening"

Posing with my handsome date


Kiddos with their perfect babysitter that they love so much

A special thank you to my mom for watching the kids so we could go out. We love you so much and really appreciate you!