November Recap

It may be 85 degrees outside now, but I'm still working on catching up the end of 2012. 

Chris and James took a trip back to Kansas for cousin Rowan's first birthday, but Claire and I stayed home.  I was able to get a couple quick painting projects completed during nap times and after Claire went to bed.  If I remember correctly Claire was just starting to walk (with support) around this time.

Mantel Before

 Mantel After using Annie Sloan Chalk Paint

We spent Thanksgiving at home with just the four of us.  It was a pretty nice day, so we took a walk to the park for some playtime.

 Claire's hair only really grew on one side for a long time

Shirt purchased from Etsy seller Kalamity Kids

I went all out with our Thanksgiving dinner, and we used the fancy china (inherited from my great-great aunt).

Apparently Thanksgiving is also known as crazy face day around here!

Halloween 2012

 Sorting through her stash

Edwards Orchard 2012

Another year, another trip to Edwards Orchard! 

 

 

 

 

 

October Recap

A day off of school spent at Tom's Farm with friends

 My friend Kelly ended up pushing James and her daughter around the track

 Next year, baby girl!

A Happy Thanksgiving

Four years ago today I looked a little something like this:

Four years later I'm in a similar state, except that instead of delivering in five days I've got five weeks to go (give or take). 

(Yes, I am wearing the same top!)

Funny man here was my helper in making the pumpkin pie we took to our Thanksgiving dinner tonight.  We have been blessed with friends who have generously opened their family's gathering to us for a couple of years when we haven't traveled back to KC.  James gets to play with his buddy for an evening and we get a full Thanksgiving spread, without all the work!  

We are truly thankful for all the blessings that have been bestowed unto us this year, including our funny man James and the one on the way.  We are thankful for our families, and even more thankful for the few times a year we get to spend with them.  We are thankful for our friends, especially those who make this place feel like home for us.  We have much to be thankful for.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Fall Fun Part 2

Making piles of leaves,

 and then burying yourself in them.

 Fall Festivals

 Carving a pumpkin

 Pumpkin does NOT taste good when not cooked!

A Sheetrock saw came in handy!