Wednesday, October 23, 2013

One Sweet Day

I haven't been too on top of blogging lately but not really for the reason you may think. Yes, keeping up with a toddler and a newborn is enough to keep one plenty busy but mostly, it's because we've been so mellow lately and there hasn't been too many major happenings to report. That said, I don't want to forget even the small things. So here's a glimpse inside our little world right now.

I'm enjoying my time off and soaking up as much of these babies as I can.We try to go outside everyday and the weather is finally nice enough that we can do it without risking heat stroke. We usually just go down the street to check the mail or see the "momo" (windmill) or to the park. Even for short walks, I get nervous if I don't at least have a small diaper bag packed for emergency situations so though I'm getting better at it, getting out the door can be quite the event. Here we are after I've finally got everything and everyone loaded in the stroller.


Easton is becoming more independent at the park making it easier for the three of us to go. Before, he would only slide if we went together but now he'll go alone and I can just hang at the bottom with Sweet P and catch him.



Speaking of, here's our sweet P. Isn't she yummy?


 I usually feel brave enough to go out solo with the munchkins once or twice a week to run a quick errand. Most of the time it's a positive experience but sometimes I find myself having to apologize to fellow patrons and racing to the checkout. I think whoever invented the ipad must have had kids.


Today we went to Target and E was so over being in the cart. He insisted he walk behind me. Very slowly. At one point there was enough distance between us that a staffer approached to ask him who he belonged to. I snapped this photo.


He's my helper around the house and likes to help with laundry, unloading dishes and tending to his sister. I do sometimes have to remind him to please not push the swing at full speed but most of the time, he's very gentle with her.


Here, these two are glued to an episode of Bubble Guppies. Yes, we watch TV at our house. Easton is obsessed with Bubble Guppies. Obsessed.


Being silly....


We're keeping it pretty simple these days but life with these two is sweeter than ever.











Monday, October 14, 2013

It's Fall Y'all

Football. Beautiful weather. Comfy fashion. The beginning of the holiday season. 
What's not to love about Fall? In Texas, it can't come soon enough. We're more than happy to say goodbye to the 100 degree weather days. Over the weekend, we were excited to get in the spirit and made our second annual visit to the Pumpkin Patch at Sweet Berry Farm. While we were expecting a crisp Fall day, it turned out to be 92 degrees with about 250 percent humidity. Chris was quick to ask me to remind him why it is again we live in Texas. Despite the weather, we had a good time and it was fun to compare the difference a year makes.


Last year, Easton was 10 months old and not quite walking but this year he zipped through the cornfield maze. If you make it to the end of the maze, there's a bell you get to ring.


Ringing in the bell with mommy in 2012...


....and with daddy in 2013


                                             
                                                     
                                                           2012

                                                        2013

I don't think Easton has any idea what this is but it was fun to play with.



Look at all those pumpkins!


2012


2013

Best of all, this year we have this new 'lil pumpkin.



Happy Fall!