Pumpkin Patch

Movin' and Groovin'

Our littlest guy is on the move!

I know, I know...in just a few days he'll be seven months, but I hadn't gotten a chance to share the sixth month pictures we took of him a few weeks ago. This baby boy is such a joy to our family. His brothers think he is amazing...Mason actually said those very words yesterday, and Haden has started "playing" with Rylan a little more. Rylan is always smiling and is on a mission any time we put him on the floor...if he wants a toy, he's gonna get it!

So, happy 6-7 months to this little guy!

Favorite Things Friday :: OUTSIDE!!

Most of the day I hear, "I wan' go ou'side!" and "I wan' wide my soooter." We are spending lots of time outside!

This week we went on a nature walk and visited a few different playgrounds. My neighbor shared a fun idea: turn some tape sticky side out and make a bracelet, then collect and stick leaves and sticks, etc to your bracelet! Haden had a great time gathering his treasures on our nature walk!

Little Rylan is a good sport and rides around in the stroller for our adventures.

On an "inside" note: This picture captures a priceless moment we had one afternoon this week. Mason is turning into quite the reader and spent a little time reading to his little brothers while I made dinner. Oh how my heart skips at the sight of their love and fun with each other. I hope and pray that moments like these continue through a lifetime!

Favorite Things Friday :: Shadows

We have been playing outside a whole lot this week. Things are finally cooling off a little bit and our boys LOVE to be outside! I love it too. There is just something about the way the sun shines in the Fall...the way the wind blows...the way the birds sing. To me it brings somewhat of a feeling of resolve. We endure the summer, the heat and the busyness, and then suddenly Fall arrives and the tension resolves into a slower pace, a peacefulness, a comfort.

In our time outside this past week, something so sweet has been catching my eye: my shadow. It is one of my favorite things to see my shadow and the outline of my children along with me. Our shadows combine and we appear to be connected...extensions of one another. I love my children so much and am so thankful that the Lord has allowed me to be their mother. And I love how our shadows are pictures of the love and bond that He has gifted to us in this season!