Sunday, October 21, 2012

Pumpkin Patch

Well with our family still sick, we missed breakfast at the Robinson's house before the pumpkin patch.  We all slept into 9am which we all really needed.  We did however rally for the pumpkin patch.  The weather held out for us and didn't rain.  There was actually some sun that came out from time to time however it was still pretty cold and the wind made it even worse, fall/winter is officially here.  We had a good time taking a hay ride, picking out pumpkins, looking at farm animals, watching a pig race, and buying kettle corn.  There was tons more to do but Braden was a little young for it.  The place was hopping with people all day.




The hay ride thru the property!

 


Quick sit on the tractor for the picture...Kids were lining up for it.







"I swear I've been lifting weights and can lift this darn pumpkin!"


The day is not complete without a wheel barrow ride with the pumpkins!



 



Which one is the cutest and most expensive pumpkin out of the bunch of 4?


October 20, 2012-Kelley's Baby Shower

I was honored to be able to throw my friend her baby shower yesterday.  Unfortunately it was sort of bad timing as my whole family was sick.  It started with my husband, then passed to me, and then I passed it along to poor Braden.  Not only is Braden sick but he has 4 molars coming in at different stages!  That can't be fun!  Despite being sick it was a lovely party and I think Kelley had fun.  We were missing several key people though....Pauletta, Leah, & Jen.  It wasn't quite the same without them.  Kelley looked gorgeous of course as the momma to be.  I had so much fun making crafts for the event.  Our friend Erin Taylor flew in from Oklahoma.  She came over early to help me.  I always think I have plenty of time and can do things all by myself but I could not have done it without her.  I always wish I had taken more pictures at events like these but it's hard to take so many pictures but yet just enjoy your company.  Then the pictures I do take I get frustrated with because they have shadows or are too dark.  It's hard to get indoor pictures just the way you want.


Erin made the cute little banner handing on the wall.  You can hang it up at every special event for the child.  I thought it was a cute idea.


My first diaper cake ever.  It was so much fun to make and really pretty easy.


Decorations and party favors


The gang that was there...Jenn, Erin, Kelley, Missy, Me with Braden, Jennifer with Savannah, Pam, and Andrea.  Then of course there was Leslie (kelley's mother & Mona (Kelley's mother in law).


Leslie, Kelley, & Pam



Savannah is such a cutie at 4 months old.  I think she is well fed!


It was nice to be able to use my living room for something.


Present time...she got a "wee block".  Those boys, you have to watch out for them during diaper changes.  This is supposed to help protect you.


Cute sweater...he's gonna be styling


Savannah getting some floor time!


Kelley is sporting her new hooter hider made by yours truly.


Bucket of Burpees made by Erin


The burp clothes were cloth diapers with fabric sewed down the middle.  Great idea!


Undershirts by the month so you can take pictures of them in it to help you remember how old they were.  Pretty creative!


Kelley and me 


Kelley, Jennifer,  Savannah


Kelley and Missy


Kelley and Erin


Kelley with her mother Leslie


The dueling bellies, I think Kelley's wins!  I just look like I'm standing with bad posture and have a beer gut!


Rubbing the buddha belly for good luck.


Kelley and Pam

September 28, 2012-Visit to Grandparents house

I hadn't been down to see my Grandparents in awhile and they missed seeing Braden.  I was able to make it down to see them in late September and my cousin Missy came with her son Liam for a lunch play date.  It was fun to catch up with her and see Liam.  I think he weighs almost as much as Braden except for there is like an 8 month difference in age!  Crazy!


Liam



Not sure what Braden is eying here but his is eating some crunchies that Missy gave him.



Cousin love or is my son grabbing at poor Liam's shirt?



Play time is definitely interesting at this point.  Braden of course doesn't want to share and grabs everything that Liam has....work in progress!  It's so tough to be a kid!



Who are you trying to call Braden?





Braden with his Great Grandpa Bill



I think my son is making his special noises/almost spitting in this pic!