My favorite time of year

Carving pumpkins...

 Gaver Farm...

Apple Cider Donuts

 Photo shoot with Bekah Maka...

 sweet Jace

 Us & Eli

 best buds

 Butlers Orchard...

 Chloe lost in the maze

 Preschool Party...

 McQueen & Thomas

And flying lessons...

For me...

From them...

Danny took the kids out for a walk and I was so blessed by the leaves the kids picked for me. Danny knows how much I just love the fall. Oh how excited the kids were to hand them to me. Thank you Noah & Chloe.

 From him...

Danny has traveled a lot lately. He's gone this entire week.  I walked downstairs on the dreaded Monday and found 2 dozen roses waiting for me.  Thank you. The kids and I miss you tremendously!

Elijah

Eli,

We just found out a few days ago that you are next to join the family! I am so thrilled to have another son! I just started feeling you move & practicing your kicks.  Noah is looking forward to playing soccer with his younger brother.  You have an older sister too who will smother you with her hugs and kisses when you arrive.  Chloe already kisses you from out here and she loves little babies.  Daddy & I have gone through a season of grieving and the gift of your life has brought us so much joy.  February seems so far away, but in the meantime we are praying for your health and safe delivery into this world.  We love you so much already!

Love,
from all of us :)

Williamsburg, VA & Lake George, NY

This year we did a weekend trip to Williamsburg with our parents. I love the quaint town, and my parents have been wanting to go for years.  The camera stayed in the car the whole time :(

And my cousin got married at The Sagamore in Bolton Landing, NY.  It was a 4 day event and it was an incredible time away from our kids and catching up with my 1000 relatives. The ceremony was outdoors on the lake and it was the most beautiful wedding I've been to.  It was the perfect time of year and the views were breathtaking.  This time the camera was left at home :( Thanks to our iphone we were able to capture some pictures that just don't do it justice.  

 Hopefully more pics to come of the bride & groom, but here are there names:)

 rehearsal dinner

 My mom with her brother (father of the groom)

 oh to relax here again

too quick a learner

I was at the post office last week with Chloe.  I had her and my open wallet in one arm and a package to mail in the other.  The cashier weighed my package and told me my total.  Before I knew it, Chloe had slid my credit card out and handed it to the cashier with a "he ya go!" The cashier was impressed and stated, "wow, you taught her young!"

my little prince charming

Noah,

Today I picked you up from school. I felt so bad I was running late. You were the last one in the class.  As I approached the door you still ran to me with so much excitement. With a little purple flower in your hand, you said, "Mom, I picked this for you today at the playground!"

You make me so happy :)

Chloe is 2!

Chloe,

What fun and laughter you have brought to our family the past two years.  You are so fun to watch and talk to.  You love to be acknowledged for every little thing you do, and you need verbal affirmation that we are watching.  You love to jump everywhere, hence why you broke your arm somewhere along the line. You are fearless and way too adventurous, just like your daddy. You have given me several palpitations. You can talk so much!  (Also, just like you're daddy).  Anytime it's quiet in the car,  you yell, "mommy!, and I say "yes, Chloe", and you respond with a simple, "hey."  You are very persistent and demanding when you want something.  You are so friendly and affectionate. You love babies, and you love to kiss them, especially when they are crying.  Some are afraid of you because you knock them over with your hugs :)   You love to play with Noah, and you actually follow his instructions.  You love to read books with him and learn from him. You love to jump on him and laugh with him. You are super social and love-able.  But you are most loved by daddy, Noah and I.  Happy Birthday my sweet, pretty girl!

have I mentioned how beautiful I think you are!

                                                   

birthday morning

 loving our buddies

 your favorite gift, Esme's picture :)