Annual Pumpkin Patch Trip

I promise I haven't given up on the blog. Our Internet connection is absolutely terrible at home. I can promise you that my lack of posting isn't from a lack of trying. Each time I try and it just times out, I get irritated, stop trying, you get the point.

 

All this to say, it is now December and I'm blogging about the pumpkin patch visit at the end of October. Better late than never. We had a busy October this year and didn't make it until the weekend before Halloween. I must say, the temperatures in the mid 60's sure beat the 80's that we've endured in the past. It was such a fun day, as always!

We went back to DreamField Farms this year and it didn't dissappoint. I will let the pictures do the talking.

 

Shockingly enough, both girls decided that they wanted their faces painted. You can see the reluctant faces, but they loved the finished product! If I remember correctly Harper chose a pumpkin and Payton chose a flower.

All this money to go to the pumpkin patch and our girls are out there picking flowers. Payton loved telling us about how she had learned about the life cycle of a pumpkin a few weeks earlier at school.

We were tired after a long, fun day. Our very last stop was the inflatables and then it was time to head home and nap in the car.

 

Enjoying October

The weather this month has been beautiful, we've had a few weeks to settle into our new normal routine of everyone back at work, and we're doing our very best to enjoy some family time in the few moments of downtime in between. Life is busy. That's all I can say. We all leave the house about 6:15 each morning, Jonathan gets the girls after work, and we try to be home as close to 4 as possible. Of course that doesn't always happen, but when it does, it leaves us a little time before nightly routines to play and enjoy each other.

We attended a birthday party on a rainy Sunday. As you can see, Payton wasn't too impressed while all of her friends were out playing in the rain. We'll blame it on the fact that her she was wearing flip flops that day.

We accumulated a few pumpkins, so one afternoon I brought home paints for the girls to each paint a pumpkin. I was pleasantly surprised at how much Harper got into it. I had no doubt that Payton would sit and paint as long as I would let her.

Haisley even stopped by and joined in on the fun!

Anderson just hung out on the playmate inside.

Payton was the "Top Banana" for her class the second week in October. She got to bring home George (the monkey) and take him on some adventures. We even got to write in her journal what she did with George. She loved every minute.

Harper likes to dress as a "pin-cess" and wear her "tee-ara"

The girls have spent several afternoons outside swinging and sliding.

Payton is so sweet and always pushes Harper on the swing.

Silly, silly.

We've cheered on the tigers!

Anderson got to meet his BFF Benton and hang out while his sister dressed up.

We went to Destin for Heather's wedding. It was a very quick trip. The girls managed to find an indoor pool since it got chilly the day we got down there. Go figure!

Brother just pretty much smiled the whole month!

These girls LOVE one another. Words just can't describe it. Luckily, they feel the same way towards their brother also.

We played lots of dress up.

Probably the 2nd picture of me and my little guy since we've been home from the hospital.

Harper said, "Take my picture with brother mommy!"

Somebody is getting a little chunky. Look at that smile!

Anderson hung out at Trunk or Treat while the ballerinas had fun. More Halloween posts to come!

Harper's teacher sent me this picture from her Fall party. 

Trunk or treat fun!

Whew! It's been a busy, fun month. I will be back soon with pumpkin patch and Halloween pictures.

Anderson at Two Months

Since we're nearing the end of his third month, I figured I should get it together and get this posted.

We went to the dr. this month. Our little man is growing, but is still very small! He weighed 10lbs 12. oz. (14th%), 22.5 in. long (24th%) and his head was 15.7in. (72nd%). Again, she said he was growing and his weight and height are proportionate so all is well. He can still wear most of his newborn clothes and 0-3 months. We are beginning to pull out some of the 3 month clothes.

As you can tell, he is a smiling boy. I just love this age when they smile at just about anything and everything that will talk to them. He especially loves when his big sisters get not he floor and play with him.

He's sleeping pretty well! Around 2 months he started consistently giving about 6 straight hours. He would then eat,  and go back down for 3-4 more hours. We'll take it! He is still not on any type of nap schedule, but loves napping in his car seat.

Right before 2 months we increased his bottles to 5 oz. He typically takes 5 bottles a day. Although he will still take a pacifier, he definitely has lost some interest in it during this month. Only when he is tired and fighting sleep or hungry, will he really take it.

His head control is really improving and he enjoys looking around. As you can see, we have even put him in the gumbo for very short periods with us sitting right there with him. He's not a fan of tummy time.

Anderson seriously has one of the sweetest dispositions ever. The girls were always good babies so I can't really relate to some people who have a hard first few months. While they were easy, he seriously couldn't get any easier. He still has such a sweet little cry and only uses it when he's hungry or just wants some cuddles. 

His big sisters ADORE him and are such the big helpers to us. Whether it's getting his paci, talking to him, or trying to show him his toys, they smother him with love. I couldn't be more thankful for their relationships together. Happy 2 months little man!