weekend naps.

Naps these days are spent on the couch which is fine by me. Especially with some snow falling in the background and a couch to nap on next to him.

pumpkin carving.

Colin wasn't so much into the carving or the guts part. In fact he wanted nothing to do with it. As much as he is all boy he doesn't do weird messy textures. He is my child I suppose :)

lately.

- Colin is becoming more independent and his favorite word is "no" with a huge pronunciation on the nnnnnnnno.. complete with attitude.

- Justin finally turns 30 on Friday and I no longer have to hear that I am older than him for those few weeks!

- We are hanging in there but I think I may be more excited for Justin to graduate in December than he is.

- My family threw me a small shower this past weekend and I suddenly panicked. I suppose I should get my rear in gear since he will be here any day.

- Justin and I have a tossed a few names around but we seem to be on the same pace and can't commit to any name- although I think we may know.

- I love our bedtime routine and snuggling with Colin before he goes to bed. I know all that is about to change and I am trying to get in as many sweet hugs and cuddles from him as I can.

- I am on bedrest. Which is anyone knows is impossible for me. I was in the hospital for a few days while they monitored some crazy contractions. He's staying put for now but I've been told to take it easy. Are you laughing too?

- We got trees!! Justin and I went to a tree farm and picked out some landscaping for the backyard and I love it and so glad we got it done this fall. Justin has been talking about that for months and it makes me happy to have him so giddy over trees and bushes!

- We are so excited for Halloween and some of the holidays coming up!

18 months.

I can't believe how time has passed so quickly since his first birthday. The toddler stage is fast pace and time passes you by so quickly. Nobody ever really prepares you for how much work a child can be but nobody can explain just how much all that work is worth. I love this crazy child. And yes I bribe with graham crackers. he's a toddler.. he doesn't sit still.. only when eating (sort of).
pictures are apparently exhausting...

nursery thoughts.

Winter is slowly approaching and that means that two babies are on their way. Below are some nursery designs I put together. Meg ordered the bedding and it's so amazingly gorgeous. My bedding may arrive the day the baby does since it's on backorder for forever. One step at a time. At least it's progress.

stribling orchard.

We visited Stribling Orchard this weekend with my parents and Meghan & Ryan. Making this our 2nd annual Stribling Orchard trip. Last Year Colin was such a little guy :( October hit and fall was out!! It was chilly but I love a good crisp fall air and so do my feet.
We came home and made an amazing apple crisp with Stayman apples and Colin's favorite.. homemade applesauce with Granny Smith apples in the crockpot. I love love love October :)