Ohhhh...Christmas Tree

I can't believe that Christmas is just right around the corner. I haven't bought a single gift, even worse, I haven't even thought of any ideas for gifts. I take that back, I have a few ideas for Grayson but that's about it. Anyways, aside from the stress of X-mas shopping, I love decorating the house for Christmas and putting up the tree. Brad and I have had a few different trees since we got married 6 years ago. The first was a loaner from my mom, it was one of those little skinny trees, then the next couple of years we were either remodeling or moving so we missed out on having a tree. Then my mom's friend gave us a HUGE tree that took up half the room (we didn't have that tree very long) and finally last year we bought a new tree---you know one of those not too big, not too little, pre-lit, perfect tree. Brad doesn't even mind putting it up, that's how wonderful it is. My favorite part is unwrapping each ornament and placing it on the tree. Each year Brad and I purchase an ornament or two that we each pick out (it's fun because they all have some sort of special meaning or memory). It's also our tradition to pick one out for Grayson each year and eventually when he's a bit older have him pick out his very own ornament (even though it may not be what I would choose). When I was growning up we always had the "pretty" tree where everything matched, some sort of theme. I'm determined to have a tree that may not be the prettiest but that is filled with memories. I can't wait to see what this years ornaments will be--always lots of fun!

House for SALE (or rent)

Well, we almost made it a year before we decided to look for something new. The townhouse was a great stepping stone but we really want a larger yard again for this next summer for Grayson. Hopefully we'll be able to sell it or at least rent it soon. I vowed after the last time I wouldn't move again in the winter but it looks like I may be doing it once again.

October Events

Make a Smilebox slideshow

I've decided after doing this slideshow that I don't like Smilebox very much. I could never figure out how to put captions on all my pictures except for the first one. Anyways, these were a few more of out October events. We carved pumpkins, went to my mom's Halloween Carnival, went to Boo at the Zoo, and last but not least went Trick or Treating. It was a wonderful month and it went by way too fast. I guess there's always next year.

Pumpkin Patch

Grayson loved the pumpkins
Somewhat of a family pic
He even loved the little ones
Hilary, Grayson, me
Riding the tractor

Today, we went to the Pumkin Patch, it was Grayson's first time there and he thought it was a great time. We really lucked out because the weather was actually warm. We picked out a great pumpkin for dad to carve when it gets a little closer to Halloween. Next, we let Grayson find his way through the Hay maze, some more photos and then it was time to go. We can't wait to go again next year.

Hang Time

He definitely didn't get his muscles from his mom!

All Before Lunch

Grayson loves playing on our bed--always trying to get away from us (his newest game)
Mom wouldn't allow him to play with the knives that he was unloading from the dishwasher
Grayson with his new friend, Puppers. He finally decided to give up and take a nap

On this day Grayson was on a roll. He woke up with tons of energy and as soon as his feet touched the ground he was off and running. His new thing is to help with dishes and he loves to help load and unload the dishwasher. Unloading isn't too bad because he'll help take things out and hand them to me but loading on the other hand is hard because the dishes are dirty and as soon as I load them he's already unloading them (you mother's understand exactly what I'm talking aobut). Anyways, after a trip to the grocery store, reading a few books, and running around outside he was getting sleepy. Usually he takes his nap after lunch but on this day he was out before I had even thought about what I was going to cook.

We miss YOU...

My sister, Taylor, left for college and we all miss her lots. It was really fun having her home last weekend but it always goes by way too fast. So....if your reading this Tay, just know that if you ever decide you've had enough with the whole college thing you can always come home and be my full time nanny--come on, you know you want to. Anyways, I know she's only a few hours away but it's still hard to have her gone. I can't wait to visit soon. We LOVE YOU, be good!