A growing reason to be thankful...

In the spirit of the holidays and family, it feels like an appropriate time to share yet another reason for our family to be thankful this year. We will be adding a new family member this spring, and are giving many thanks for my healthy pregnancy, growing belly and the anticipation of Sam's sibling.

Joining us in early May, 2015!

I heart arts and crafts

With a few days off school comes a few more days with my busy little boy. Cue Pinterest searches!
With Thanksgiving looming, I was at least able to narrow my search. We'll see how this works...

Color matching turkey 

Play hard, work hard

After crawling through and jumping in the the endless piles of leaves, we were able to rake up nearly 5 large bags (just before the big rainstorm). Sam helped in his own way by marching back and forth along the house providing entertainment. It's nice to see his sincere joy over simple things in life.

Pure excitement!

Daddy is in on the fun.

The Ultimate Gift

It's not often that I actually indulge in articles posted and shared via social media, but something prompted me to actually read this one. It speaks so clearly of the beliefs that Patrick and I hope to instill in our son, like the love of giving one's time, and the appreciation for making memories. Not to mention the fact that I can't imagine any more toys in our house. Take a read...

The Gift of Not Giving a Thing

The wonderful thing about Tiggers...

Is that it makes for comfy and warm costume. 

Sam enjoyed technically his 3rd ever Halloween. This was the most successful thus far, since he understood the concept of receiving and ultimately eating this tasty stuff called candy. Now we have to try and explain the concept of the fat man in the red suit who brings presents...

Ha, ha, ha...sugar high