Pumpkin Patch

Yes, I am just now posting our pumpkin patch pictures. I'll spare you the excuses for my tardiness. On to the pictures...

Loading up to go on the hayride.


Most moms probably wouldn't post pictures of their child crying.



EK got to pet the rabbits...

and the goats.

Emmett didn't trust the goat. He had his pacifier to protect.

Little Man didn't cry the whole time.

We really enjoyed the stables.

This is one of my favorite pictures from the day. It makes me laugh.

EK posed next to a pony that was more her size.

I think I enjoyed it as much as the kids.

Farmer Ellie Kate.

EK even got to grind some corn.

A look of determination.

How do you pick just one?

Emmett needed a break.

Family photo...take one...

and take two. That's about as good as it got.

This picture illustrates why I call her Prissy Mae.

She enlisted her Daddy to help.

Me and my little ones. I was so glad that the weather was chilly.

Silly faces:)

We had such a good time even though Emmett wasn't in the best mood. I'm convinced that he would have stayed on the hay ride all day. Of course, the next pictures I took were of both kids asleep in the car.

Daddy/Daughter Date

It's safe to say that Ross set a new precedent on his and EK's last outing. After eating at Chick-Fil-A, Ross and EK headed to Petco. When they returned home later that evening, they had a goldfish with them. EK was so excited. She named the fish 'Sleepo'. Of course she pronounces it, "Sweepo".

Daddy and EK having some lunch.


Arriving at Petco.


Taking a picture beside her new pet and aquarium.


Here's Sleepo. We had to explain to her that she wouldn't be able to hold him.


She was excited to see everything set up in her room.


Silly faces:)


I told Ross that this date would probably be a hard one to top.

Worship

We recently started having a family worship time. It takes place in the mornings. Ross gets out his guitar and plays some songs while we all sing together. He then reads a daily bible verse or scripture passage followed by prayer time. Ross even made up a great little praise song that gets EK and Emmett dancin'. EK sings 'pwaise da Woard'. It is so precious and we desire to keep incorporating this time of family worship into each day.

"The advantages and blessings of family worship are incalculable. First, family worship will prevent much sin. It awes the soul, conveys a sense of God's majesty and authority, sets solemn truths before the mind, brings down benefits from God on the home. Personal piety in the home is a most influential means, under God, of conveying piety to little ones. Children are largely creatures of imitation, loving to copy what they see in others."

-A.W. Pink

We always have plenty to celebrate this time of year. Ross turned 29 today. Yes, he's nine months younger than me and don't think for a minute that he ever lets me forget it.

As our tradition goes, we are about to watch his favorite movie, Cinderella Man.

Ross, your's is a life worth much celebrating. I love you so much!

Lovie Dovie

I couldn't let the day come to a close without making mention of my hubs. Today is our six year wedding anniversary. All of the cliches' have proven true. He is an amazing husband. He is my best friend. I cannot (nor would I want to) imagine my life without him. I love that man!
This morning I began writing in his card..."six kids and two years later". Yeah, mama was a little frazzled. Gladly we are heading to the beach on vacation. Just us. Me and him. And you know what? Right next to him just happens to be my favorite place in the world:)

New posts

One is showing up on August 27th. The other is showing up under yesterday's date.

She's three...

And has been since August 31st.
She is my Little Prissy Mae. Whoa did our lives ever change when she came along! She has been such a blessing to us and our families. She is usually sweet and always talking. Always. Constantly. Talking. She is my child:)
Since she accompanied me on my doctor visits during my pregnancy with Emmett, she loves going to the doctor. She doesn't meet a stranger. She has no reserve when it comes to asking, well, anything. She loves (and this is an understatement) going to church. She tells me that,"all da people will be dere."
She is an animal lover. (Yes, much like her mommy.) Yet she takes it a step further and is interested in snakes.?! Since spending time with a neighbor's pet snake named Lois, Ross and I have drilled it into her little head that Lois is the only nice snake in the whole world. Ross has an Aunt Lois so it sounds pretty funny when EK tells us that,"Aunt Wois won't bite me."
She LOVES her little brother. She calls him her 'wubby'. She likes to put Emmett to bed at night with us and say his verses. She walks out saying,"Sweep tight wittle man with a plan".
She also is always up for playing with her Daddy. She loves for him to chase her down the hall or tussle and tickle her on our bed. When he puts her up in the air over his head, she says,"Puggly wuggly."
We love this little one and could fill up many a page with the things she says.
Bless her little heart, she's been sick ever since her b'day. She told me yesterday that,"My wittle neck is scratching." Thankfully she takes medicine well and even told me that it was 'wonderful'. Hopefully she'll be all better soon!
Priss Priss

Brand new!

Thanks for everyone who commented on my last post. Your pointers and encouragement were greatly appreciated!