Pumpkin Patch 2010

We had a great weekend full of family fun. On Saturday we spent the day at Wurth Farms with our friends the Sumners. We had so much fun and Deacon picked out a pumpkin for daddy, mommy, Maddy and himself. We went on a hayride and took lots of pictures. We finished the night off with Tokyo Hibachi with friends and a little Old Navy shopping. Deacon's having a great fall!

Friday night before the football game


We were bad luck for sure!

I'm about two feet tall this year-we can't wait to watch him grow every year.

Sweet face

He wasn't so sure about this..

Serious boy

He really had a good time but there were too many distractions for him to look at so we didn't capture many smiles.

Happy Fall y'all

I like this place mom!

Mommy and me

Daddy was behind the camera!

Kisses for mommy

Here is where we caught the hayride

Mommy and Deac at the patch

Pumpkin patch

Lots of pumpkins!

Sweet little pumpkin

I'm big-next year they will be chasing me for sure.

Let's find a pumpkin Daddy!

Family pic with sun in our eyes

Last year he was just a glimmer in our eyes!

Busy Bees

We have been so busy this past week that I haven't had time to update the blog! I had a course in Nashville the first weekend in October so I was gone all weekend. I didn't want to leave Deacon overnight so I drove back and forth which made for a tiring two days. Deacon is loving his Mondays with his Daddy and his Tuesdays and Thursdays with his Mimmie. I love the 2 days I get to spend with him in addition to the weekend days! We are making it just fine!



Here are some his 3 month pictures from Highfil Photography. We love Amanda's work! I love getting his pictures taken every 3 months. He has changed so much since his newborn shots.



Here he is in his baptism outfit with his boat and bible from Uncle Chase and Aunt Tay.




Such a big boy! Derek and I found this block idea on a website and made our own. We use them for lots of pictures.




My favorite picture by far! Everyone says he looks like me here but that isn't why it's my favorite- those eyes just melt my heart.



Styling in his button up! Although I think he has my coloring and eyes and lips sometimes he looks just like Derek with his expressions. Derek looks good in button ups and so does Deacon.

I was getting ready for church and Derek called me to come quick. Deacon was standing all by himself against the couch. He had been on Derek's stomach and just slid down. He stood there long enough for to take pictures on my phone and run and get the big camera.

I thought this was a sweet picture of him napping on the couch.

Hanging out at the Hunter's Moon Festival in Grand Rivers. Derek was off on Saturday and we went and walked around in Grand Rivers. We ate lunch there and Deacon enjoyed being outside.

He was worn out!

Jackson is an up and coming artist. He had an art show Sunday after church and of course we had to go buy a couple pieces for the house.

Here is Deacon paying Jackson for his print...if you look closely you can see the dollar in Deacon's hand:)

Happy Customer-Hopefully Amelia will have a bake sale (thanks to D for the idea) so she can earn some extra money too

We are so excited about this weekend because we are going to the pumpkin patch with the Sumner's. There will be lots of pictures to share for sure!

3 months old!

Ready for church


Sweet Cheeks


Daddy's Boy


Ready for church again!



Watching tv with Daddy

Tummy Time

Hanging with the girls

Sweet girls!

I love Johnny Jumper!

I have grown!

Big Boy

3rd Month Highlights

• You found your hands and love to clasp them together, grab at things, and put them in your mouth-we have caught the thumb in your mouth a time or two
• You love lights and ceiling fans
• You can hold your head up so well and sitting on your own in just a matter of time
• You are much more content and take several long naps throughout the day
• You enjoy your days with Mimmie- you read books, go on walks, and have lunch dates with Mimmie's friends
• You enjoy your days at home with Mommy-you make craft projects, take pictures, read books, and go to the park
• You enjoy Mondays with Daddy- we aren't sure what you two do all day but you always seem very happy when I get home-I bet you watch Daddy's shows with him
• You get up 1-2 a night and eat very quickly and then go right back to sleep
• You are so good in church-you love the music and then go to Sunday School with Mimmie and Poppa while Mommy and Daddy teach Sunday School
• You had your 3 month pictures taken
• You are looking forward to a trip to the Pumpkin Patch with Lake and Blaze, Aunt Tay and Uncle Chase coming home to visit, and a trip to Lexingto to see them for family weekend and to your first UK football game

Still Here...

We are still here! I was going to do a good update with pictures but I left my camera with the Boones on accident so I can't upload any pictures!

Last week was my first full week at work (3 days)and it went ok. I sure do miss Deacon but we have lots of cuddle time when I get home. I don't usually put him down when I get home from work. If I have to work I guess I have the perfect set-up.

We spent Friday night with Jill and Jackson doing craft projects. Amelia was at BBQ on the river with her grandparents. It was a perfect night because I got to bring Deacon along. I have spent so much time with Jill when Derek is at work. It's always been me, her, J and A so it was nice to bring a kid of my own. He is my dream come true!

I have a conference to go to next weekend in Nashville which I'm not looking forward to so I will be glad at this time next week when that is behind me!

A better post with pictures to follow when I get my camera back.

We are surviving!

Deacon and I survived our first week of work. He handled it much better than I did. I will admit that the thought of going back to work was much worse than actually going back. Once I got to work I was back in the swing of the things in no time. I know that I made the right decision to continue working. I treasure the days I get to spend at home with Deacon. I love how his face lights up when he see me at the end of the day. It's the perfect schedule for our family.

Tay has been home this weekend and we have had fun with her. Amelia and Jackson had soccer games on Saturday and Deacon had a blast. He has grown up so much in the last week. Derek is working a weird shift and we are enjoying supper together every night. Derek is keeping Deacon tommorow so that should be fun.

Here are a couple pictures from my cell phone. I will upload our camera pictures later.