rodeo

a tradition in our family is going to the rodeo together at least once a year. although colin and i weren't feeling well, we took the kiddos anyway. we had great family time and ate some yummy food. i highly recommend the cowboy burrito, funnel cake, corn dogs, cotton candy and we even found a place that had sonic ice! good times!

what happens when mommy asks the big sisters to watch their brother for a couple of minutes...

its about time

i am usually the first to say that raking leaves is pointless. they keep falling and blowing all around and it is impossible to keep your yard leaf-free...so why not just embrace the leaf clutter? well, much to the neighbors' delight colin decided to rake for the first time in about a year. it was the biggest pile of leaves i have ever seen. the kiddos had a blast playing in them (except for jackson).

happy birthday baby boy!

i have to admit...i have always wanted a baby boy. however, i was scared when i found out that i was pregnant with one because i am so used to girls i did not know if i would know what to do with a boy. and then came jackson. what a perfect addition to our family! the first time i saw him on the ultrasound screen i fell in love with him. he warms my heart and brings joy to our family every single day! we had a small party for him today to celebrate his first birthday. colin grilled fajitas and baked him two different cakes (after all, we didn't know if he would like chocolate or vanilla better). watching him eat his cake was something i will never forget! he had two big pieces - one of each flavor - and loved them both...big surprise!

and a happy birthday to grandpa mac, too! we love you and are thankful for you!