Pumpkin Patch

10-14-2011

We needed a pumpkin for a friend's birthday party.

And I decided that I did not want to go to Walmart and just buy one.

Eithan had never been to a pumpkin patch.... so we went to a local patch.

It was a half hour drive away... and they only had pumpkins, nothing special... so it was a quick trip.

But here are some fun pictures from the excursion.

It was chilly by the time that we arrived. 

So Eithan stayed bundled up, and really didn't want to get down.

{plus, I didn't want him to get dirty.}

But he really did like the pumpkins.

And Collin and I had a blast looking at ALL the pumpkins.

We'd find one that we liked... but then there were so many more to see... 

that we had a hard time picking one.

It was the first time in a long time since I'd been to a pumpkin patch.

And I have to say.... definitely worth it!

I would do it again in a heartbeat.

So... go find yourself some pumpkins people!

11 months

10-18-2011

Has really started to develop his personality.

{He does not like being told what to do.}

{Meaning: really has an attitude.}

Is an 'assisted' walker.

{He will stand up next to everything and walk along.}

Is starting to figure out how to climb.

{Today he was sticking his toes into the baby gate and pulling himself up.}

Has started making more coherent sounds.

{'papa' is the only one we can understand.}

Loves being around people, and does not like to be left alone.

For a while, he decided that he didn't really like solid food.

{He was drinking many more bottles, and not really eating anything solid.}

Is almost sleeping through the night.

{Collin and I put our feet down and have really been working on getting him to sleep well.}

{So.. he's still waking up at least 1 or 2 times.}

Has really started to figure out the more complex parts of his toys.

{Watching him learn and figure these things out is amazing!}

Is so curious and loves to explore everything.

Loves being outside.

{I need to take him out more often.}

Puts his face next to yours when he wants kisses and hugs. 

Still my little 'pumpkin'... and we love him so!

 

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This is just a cute picture I had to throw in here.

Eithan loves his bath time.

In case you couldn't tell.

{smile}

 10-17-2011

falling

10-13-2011

It finally happened. 

I had the fall of all falls over the baby gate blocking the kitchen.

{Collin said he knew it was coming someday... I just wish it hadn't been me.}

I can't even describe it adequately.

My foot caught on the gate.

My inner thigh hit the outside of the gate.

I knew I was going to go down.

And down I went.

It was so painful.

I cried like a baby.

The pain, the shock, the fall itself.

Collin carried me to the couch right after.

{I know he's a sweetie.}

I was limping all night. The next day. Today.

But I didn't really know how badly I hurt myself until I saw this.

On top of this injured foot. 

I have a lump on my shin.

I have a bruise on my knee.

And a bruise on my inner thigh.

I must say:

lesson learned. 

I will be lifting my leg ALL the way over before stepping to the other side. 

Close Up:

{forgive my unkempt toenails... haven't had a pedicure in a while.}

growing up

10-10-2011

Today was a big day for our little guy.

He had lots of firsts today.

#1 He pushed his little toy "bumblebee car type thing" around on all of its wheels.

{like all little boys do with their cars}

It was so fun at first... and then I realized... my little guy is growing up.

 He has been having lots of fun since pushing around that car.

He looks like a little boy now.. instead of my little baby.

#2 He walked around pushing a cardboard box.

He was holding on to the box... and then he started walking around while pushing it.

I thought... why spend money on those fancy walking toys... when he can push around a box!

{same concept... but much much cheaper.}

#3 He started singing with us while we were singing for FHE.

He started humming/cooing/singing along after a few seconds of the song.

We didn't notice it at first because it kind of sounded like his normal jabbering.

Then we noticed he would go up and down with us when we went up and down in our notes.

Plus he was looking at us for his 'cue' when to start and stop.

It was so adorable.

#4 He has started putting little objects into toys that are bigger.

So, a plastic cup that he carries around... he has started to put his little toys inside of it.

He'll put it in, and then take it out. Put it in. Take it out. {repeat}

He may have been doing this for a while now... but I just noticed it on Monday.

All in all... He's growing up... into a sweet little boy.

{ I love the look of pure delight on his face. }

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Joyously Crafty Delights:

I found {this} kitchen towel on Etsy.

I was in love... but at $10 a towel. I simply could not afford it.

So... I decided to make it.

Here is what I came up with. 

{In the towel above you can see that the ends are "ragging" which is part of what I loved about it.}

I thought that it would be a relatively simple process.

But I had to make it difficult.

It took me about 4 days to make 5 towels.

{obviously with lots of breaks in between}

But I think they turned out wonderful!

And I love having some simple, homemade kitchen towels to add a little "home-y-ness" to the kitchen.

Plus.. these cost around $3.50 a towel... and my time.

I call that a great deal!

Blissful Birthday

October 9th 2011

Sunday was my {Joy} birthday.

I turned the big 25.

It was a wonderful day.

Collin made me breakfast in bed. 

{delicious french toast and eggs}

I opened my present from my parents.... Cutco knives! Yay!

We went out to his parent's house, where Collin's mom surprised me with a cake!

It was a cute heart shaped cake with 21 candles on it.

{she ran out of room... but I did blow them all out in one blow.}

She even remembered that I love funfetti cake... and made it in her own special way.

I received cards from loved ones... and had happy birthday wishes from family.

It was a splendid day.

Can I do it all over again?

{that way I don't have to keep getting older?}