Uppercase Living

A couple of weeks ago, I had an Uppercase Living party. It is sayings you put on the wall. Instead of always putting up a picture or you really want to add a personal touch to your home, this is the stuff you would use. I think it is rather neat. Kerry and I put up our first expression a couple of days ago to go in Gavin's room. It is difficult to see in the picture but it is really awesome to see in person. Another excuse for all those that can to come over and see us.
The light tan color that you can't see hardly at all says something on the lines of "getting messy playing with bugs giving mommy hugs wrestling with friends playing with trucks .... "I'm All Boy!" is the big part. It was perfect for both of the boys. As I get the others on the wall, I will share with you.

Hard Day for Motherhood

First thing this morning, Gavin wakes up and says, "I don't like you mom and I'm going to run away from you." It made me feel horrible. I don't even know where he would have heard anything like that. Gavin doesn't really know what it means for sure, at least I hope not but still. So today is a little sad day for me.

Annual Pumpkin Patch Trip

Today is the day for our annual pumpkin patch trip over to Speer, IL to Tanner's Orchard. It is a great place to visit if you like the drive. To me it is worth the drive and then some, I love fall. We first visited the petting zoo that they have. Griffin didn't know what to think of the goats and llamas. He looked at them strangely the whole time we were around them, he just couldn't figure out what they were. Gavin warmed up to them after a bit and even fed them a couple of pieces of what looks and smells like dog food that you have to pay a quarter for. Next we explored the play area. Gavin was thrilled to get on the tractor and even more thrilled with the bulldozer. Griffin followed behind slowly just taking it all in. Every year I get a picture by this apple thing that says how tall you are that way you can tell how much they grow from year to year. Griffin got to join in this year because last year he wasn't born yet. The hay maze was popular because the kids like to jump on top of the hay bails rather than find their way out of the maze.

Tanner's has several big things crafted out of wood. Griffin's favorite was the train. He was conductor and loved to spend the wheel around. It was the perfect height for him; he could see out but he also got to steer the wheel. They also have this huge slide area. Gavin went down the biggest slide all by himself this year. Daddy did too and skinned up his back.

After a long while of playing, we went to eat and see all of the pumpkins. Before we left for our trip this morning, Kerry told Gavin that we were going to get the "Great Pumpkin" and Gavin said, "but I can't pick it up!" Kerry of course told him he would. So when we saw these huge pumpkins we had to tell him that they were the "Great Pumpkin". We didn't buy one but Gavin and Griffin both played for a long while on them. Gavin was just in aw that he could actually sit on one.

After a quick bite, it is off into the barn where they sell all of the canned goods, baked goods, apples, cider, toys, books, and the best part all the amazing crafts. There is so much to choose from and I have to stop myself many of times. It is overwhelming but each year the stuff gets better and better. Every year I like to get a family picture because this is one of my most favorite places to go. Kerry doesn't care to take it but he gets forced to. Here is this years: (notice Kerry not smiling-He really does love us).

After buying my two most favorite things, mums and pumpkins, we took at quick picture of all kids that went with us.

Chloe is the baby, Reece is holding Griffin, and Gavin. We all had a great time and the kids really did enjoy themselves. Griffin was so tired that he feel asleep within 2 minutes of being put in his car seat. (By the way-Gavin did so well with potty training today-we had to stop twice in order for him to go the bathroom and he went twice while we were there-no accidents today!)

Absolutely Gross

This morning Griffin woke up in a great mood so I thought since I was still a little bit tired I would allow him to play in his crib for a while. He played happily and then I discovered why. The diaper was off and Griffin was all smiles playing with his own poop. It was so gross, I could have puke and off to the tub he went for a very nice scrubbing. Luckily none of it went in his mouth, at least I hope not.

Walking

Just as promised-A Video of Griffin walking.

Another video of Griffin walking. This is from behind and it is too adorable not to share.

Repaint Job

Every since we moved in I wanted to make the living room feel more cozy so 4 weeks after Griffin was born I did the same wall treatment that I did to old house. The treatment is where you take two colors and blend them together similar to the sponge or ragging effect. It hides all of the imperfections of the wall. I loved it in our other house but I did it in a rush at this home and it never looked quite like I wanted it to.

So today as stupid as it may seem or was, I took the day off of work to have a day to myself to paint the living room. So I painted and made sure that it would get done today since this was the only day that I was going to take off to do this. (I would never think to take a day off to do such a thing but I have wanted to do it since February but couldn't find the time) I chose one color rather than a combination of colors and I really like it. It turned out better than I thought plus I was proud of myself that I got it done all in one day. The color is called rhubard, it is kinda a combination brown and red. You will have to come see it in person but for those that can't here is a couple of pictures.

I hope you all enjoy my pictures. As silly as it sounds, I really do feel a lot better now that it is done and I do like it a lot better. You will have to tell me your thoughts.

COMING SOON!!

A video of Griffin walking. It is so cute and adorable to watch him start to walk but then I realize he is growing up way too quickly.

Walking

Griffin has taken his first steps last night on his own!!!

Brand New Do

It was time again for Gavin to get his hair cut. His hair was so long that Kara cut an inch off of the bottom. She also said that it is rather thick. I wonder who he gets that from. Gavin was having to look through his hair to see because it was covering his eyes. Poor little man. I was a little worried about how he would do with sitting there because this would be his sixth hair cut and he gets worse everytime. Although this time he did really really well; candy always helps though. No hair cut for Griffin yet. He doesn't have enough hard but it is getting curly in the back just like Gavin's did. So cute.

Clear Bill of Health

Griffin went back for his follow up after his ER visit. Dr. gave him a clear bill of health with lungs sounding great and his ears looked perfectly normal. He even weighs a little bit more. He now is up to 23 lbs. Yeah!!!

El Paso Corn Festival

Yesterday the boys and I went to the Corn Festival over in El Paso. Mama Kathy is originally from there plus most of my cousins are from there as well. We met up with Kelly and Brady Ray. First was the parade with all types of things trucks, tractors, wagons, football players, cars, and other interesting things. The theme was Pirates so it was really neat. Their parades give out a lot more candy than ours ever did as I remember. The boys got a sugar high real quick.

The first picture is of my cousin Kelly, Gavin, Griffin, and her son is in the orange hat, Brady Ray. Next picture is when Gavin and Brady were picking up all of the candy from off of the street. They reallylove that. Gavin was a little scared at first because of the loud noises but he got the hang out it soon after. I went to take a picture in the street and he started to yell at me, "Watch out mommy, You will get run over!" At least he knows he shouldn't be in the street. Next we ate which Gavin and Brady didn't do much of. Gavin got his first experience in a port-a-potty. Gross!! He was really upset that he couldn't flush the toliet and didn't understand why not. I hate those types of potties and use them as a last resort but I was thankful he went without too much of a fight. We let the boys play at a little playground for a while before starting our fun on the rides.

The boys' favorite part were the ride. Brady wanted to go on the merry-go-around but Gavin was more interested in wanting to jump. They both rode the trucks and the slide but their favorite was the jumping ball. The boys really enjoy playing with each other and us Moms loved to get caught up on a little girl time.

Griffin didn't ride any rides but he was pretty happy just hanging out watching the boys play. We all can't wait to get together again for some more fun.

Happy Birthday Anthony!!

Happy Birthday Anthony!!

This is a picture of Anthony and Gavin! 1st time holding Gavin