Happy Birthday Danny!

I was planning to surprise Danny with Redskins tickets, but he beat me to it.  So here we are at my first Redskins game :)

Danny,

Thank you for always seeking to bless me even when it ruins my plans.  When I think of this past year, I think of how much you have enjoyed teaching and instructing Noah.  I love how he is excited about all the things you are excited about, from good landscaping to the Gospel. I loved watching him follow you with his little mower as you mowed the yard and how he holds the basketball like you do before he shoots.  He follows your every move.
Most importantly, I love how you patiently correct him and are teaching him that he needs Jesus to rescue him from his disobedience. I love how you are training him to read the Bible and trying to teach him about who Jesus is and why he needs him.  Thank you for planting these eternal seeds in our son's life.  I hope he grows into a man who loves his Savior, just like his Daddy.  We love you. Happy Birthday!

October Finale

October was a busy month and ended with lots of fun...

 all grown up now

Noah yells out one day, "Look mom! I stand like the trash man!"

 S'mores with good friends, the Kauflins

Saturday morning at Home Depot

Noah's first game of cornhole

We saw a fairy princess

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Trick or Treat'n with Nathan

and Noah's Piston Prize, Makenna

and give it up for Chloe and her new trick...

 

Yeah Chloe! 

Noah,

I'm doing a poor job capturing all the things you are saying these day.  Ever since you started putting sentences together, you realized you love to talk.   I'll tell you something like, "Noah, we're going to church tomorrow," and you repeat to Daddy with much joy, "Dad, I going to church tomorrow!" -as if Daddy didn't hear me.  Tonight I gave you a hug an kiss goodnight and you ran off with Daddy to take you up.  And then you stopped and ran back to me saying, "Mommy, one more hug & kiss please!"  I love you so much.

Gaver Pumpkin Patch

VA Vineyards & Chloe's Birthday Party

Since we've been married we've been wanting to go wine tasting, but have been unable to due to pregnancies, nursing & newborns :) Since none of the 3 are currently an issue, Danny and I were able to enjoy the Day at the Hillsborough & Breaux Vineyards with our friends & wine tasting pro's, Eric & Kallie.  It was such a relaxing day and we couldn't have asked for better weather & company :)

And we had the family over for Chloe's 1st birthday...

 proud grandmothers

 

all this singing for me

 pinterest inspired pompom cake

 loves chocolate like her mama

Honored guests

cleaning crew

The Big 1

Chloe,

Here I am thinking of you on your birthday...
How you put large handfuls of spinach lasagna in your mouth, then in your eye, then in your hair and have no clue what an absolute mess you are
How I can't change you fast enough and have to put the diaper on as you crawl away
How you fell asleep in my arms last night for the first time since you were a newborn
How determined you are and how you climbed your first step after 5 minutes of trying
How quickly you can climb up the steps
How playful you are and your adorable laugh
How you love watching Noah and crawl after him
How you shout and squeal when you are happy
How you cry when you have to leave the tub
How much you love avocados and anything with a crunch to it
How you love the sand
How you crawl to my feet in hopes of me picking you up
How you sniffle back at me when I sniffle at you
How you say"mama" and "uh-oh"
How pretty your eyes are
How much you have made us love having a little girl
How I love holding you
How I'm going to miss these days tremendously!
Happy Birthday my sweet girl!

4 Years & counting!

We celebrated our 4th year Anniversary a little late this year due to the crazy summer and a little girly who loves her mama too much.  Danny and I went out for dinner at Volt in Frederick.  We had special seats in the kitchen right in front of the chefs!  We ate a 21 course meal over 3 hours and went home hungry :)  I soon realized that the chef in front of us often cracked the celery macaroon and would have to start from scratch, so I worked some magic and became his garbage disposal for a short period :) Yummy! We had a lot of fun and laughed a lot.  

Thank you Danny for a wonderful evening and the best 4 years of my life! Thank you for loving me FAITHFULLY.  Thank you for the way you have been "washing me with the word" in your prayers and encouragements.  You have served my soul through those emails you write me in the morning or during your lunch hours.  You make me desire the truth more.   I am so grateful that we get to share the rest of our lives together here on earth and then through eternity!  I love you.