Apple picking

We ventured out for apple picking near the end of September at a beautiful farm in the middle of nowhere on a gorgeous fall day! Katie, Mia, Blake, Ewan, Liam (I forgot to get pics of the little guy!!) myself and Grammy all gathered together for a fun morning sure to bring with it lots of memories! The boys really enjoyed being outside and thought eating the apples they picked was quite fun!! Ewan learned all about where apples come from and that mommy can make some pretty good foods with apples (applesauce and apple crisp- mmmmmm!!). Katie was so brave as this was her first "outing" with both kids- always an "interesting" experience (I remember my first time out with both!!) and we were sooooo glad to spend time with her again!!!



REACH!!!!Yummy!!



You got it Blake!!Sweet Mia Claire- there is nothing like a newborn!!!!!

From little munchkin to a not so happy Yoda

So, this Halloween was quite different from last year. We had a tiny little baby boy and now that baby boy has become a busy toddler! Ewan was quite content to wear whatever his mama put him in this time last year- this year, not so much!!! The Yoda costume was probably worn for as long as 10 minutes at a time and then HAD to come off! So, of course, as soon as someone came to visit- back on it went- and we had quite the perplexed little Yoda!!!!

Halloween 2007

BOO!Trying to contain his excitement . . .Ewan and his favorite bud, Blake- as the cutest monkey EVER!!!!

Use the force!!!!

WE LOVE CHICK-FIL-A!!!!

Chick-fil-A is becoming an outing of sorts for Ewan and I. We met Katie and Blake a couple weeks ago and last week, we met Becky, CJ and Gavin!!! Unfortunately, I end up eating ALL of my meal PLUS most of Ewan's- this is NOT a good pattern!!!! But, who can resist Chickie's?!s

The kids

There is nothing like kids on the beach- it was so much fun to watch Ewan and Blake discover sand and the ocean! And then, to be able to see Liv and Jack playing hard and realize that this is what the little boys will be doing in just a few short years was amazing!



Looking up to Jack- he had so much fun boogie boarding and pushing his trucks all over the beach for hours!Ewan (again, mama insisting on a ridiculous amount of sunscreen on the scalp, hence the wild hair!), Jack, Liv and BlakeEwan and Blake playingMy precious little man

Pool Time!

Ewan got to play with his cousin, Blake over the weekend in his baby pool at Grampy's- so much fun! Katie was nice enough to spend the day with us at Grampy's as Denny needed to work on our house and create lots of noise in the process, thereby banning Ewan and myself!!! Ewan loves his cousin, however, poor little Blake kept getting caught in the crossfire, as Ewan has learned how to throw and we are working on throwing manners! Thankfully, Blake and his mom just took it in stride, as I was slightly embarrassed as my son was throwing toys everywhere despite my attempts to curb the behavior!

The boys:
Sweet Blake- such a relaxed little guy!I love this picture!Blake was cracking us up! He kept trying to lay down in the baby pool- it was hysterical!Having fun!

Whew!!!!! What a day!!

What a GREAT day we had today!!! It started out as usual- breakfast for the little guy followed by some play time then a morning nap. After naptime, Ewan had lunch and THEN. . . we went to ANOTHER carousel!!!!! We met up with Susan, Eden, Mia and Susan's sister, Celeste and had such a nice time!!! After that, we headed to Grampy's for a snack and then an afternoon nap followed by a trip to the Osh Gosh outlet, then back to Grampy's for dinner and to hang with Grampy, Aunt Katie, Uncle Stephen and Blake, as well as Andrea and Jesse and their 4 kids, Patrick, Kaitlyn, Natalie and little Leah!!! WHEW!!!! It was so much fun- Ewan and I both had so much fun!!!

Eden, Ewan and Mia at the village after getting ice cream!!

Ewan excitedly waiting for another bite of chocolate ice cream!!!!! (He seems to take after his mama!) His new thing is the scrunched up nose smile- so funny!! Riding the carousel! (Poor, sweet Eden in the background was terrified!)
Blake and Ewan hanging out with Grampy!
Sweet Kaitlyn playing with Ewan.

Hanging out with Aunt Katie and cousin Blake!

Katie and Blake came over to watch Ewan for a short while and then we all got to PLAY!!! It was sooo much fun just chatting away (as Katie and I can do for hours. . .!). Blake is probably one of the sweetest babies in town- all smiles, all the time- he is just irresistible!! Watch out ladies!!! Ewan was VERY interested in Blake- I would have gotten some pics, however I was too busy teaching my little guy that "gentle" does NOT mean poking baby Blake in the eye!!!

The Carousel

Ewan and his cousin Blake went on a carousel for the first time today!!! Aunt Katie was a little woozy while on the ride (it was quite fast!), but she was quite the trooper! :) The boys were just taking it all in- too cute! We were cracking up because it was 35 cents each and moms rode for free- you can't get much cheaper than that for an outing!

Ewan was hanging on REAL tight- it was so funny!