Feeling like a true fall weekend.

This is Julia on Labor Day weekend.  We had so much fun in Fargo.  We stopped off for a visit at the RMCC first to see the girls I used to work with & show off Julia.  We were able to stay at my friend Alesha's house which was such a blessing.  The kids had room to run and play.  We had a yard, playground and our own rooms; it made the weekend so much more enjoyable.  My brother and sister-in-law stayed at a hotel so we also had access to a pool.  With good food, shopping, playing outdoors, family and friends; it was a good time had by all.  FYI:  miniature golf + 4 kids 3 and younger = hazards (we had fun anyway!).

Then this past weekend was filled with family togetherness and fun.  Jay, Jack and I were able to get away to Grand Forks Friday afternoon.  Saturday we went to the Newfest parade, took naps and then returned to Newfest for the Woodpicks concert where the kids got to play and dance on the street to the music with friends from church.  It was nice time together and with friends.  Sunday we tried out Sunday school and I think it will work.  The girls do so well in the nursery and Jack is familiar with the other kids from children's church.  We got more naps in and then Jay and Jack went on the their first coyote hunt and were successful; Jack was so excited.  It feels so good to be enjoy time together as a family of six!

Fall & 3 months!

It's finally fall!  I love the change of seasons... and I LOVE this season.  So many good things... harvest, apples, pumpkins, changes in leaf color, cooler weather, hot cocoa, squash, chili and such more.  I hope I can get some good pictures of our family and events this fall.  I've ordered the knit hats for the girls and can hardly wait until they arrive.  Clothes are even more fun in the fall.  I'm excited too for fall schedules.  They can be packed but they include good things like bible studies, more playdates, pumpkin and apple orchards, a possible football game, awana and more.  I hope to make the most of this season.  It just seems like everything is more fun in the fall.  

Julia is 3 months old now.  She is such a good baby.  She smiles, coos, holds her head up well when on her stomach and enjoys the einstein playstation too.  She is quite a delightful baby.  All the kids love her too, however, her safety is in danger most of the time.  She has faired well and I hope as she continues to grow she develops her own defense mechanisms.  She changes everyday.  I do look forward to rolling, sitting, etc. but she can wait on anything involving moving from one side of the house to the other until spring... I have enough to chase down until then!