Leaves, Leaves Everywhere!!!

Last week the boys and I raked some leaves in the yard (although now you can't really tell, because it is mostly covered again.)  The boys have had a glorious time playing in our leaf pile.  It will be interesting to see what we recover from it once it deteriorates a bit.  We have already lost several toys in it.  It was such a gorgeous fall day to be outside, I'm really enjoying this season so far.  God is really blessing us with some beautiful weather!

Will is mad over something

Jackson is loving it!

We had a lot of leaf throwing fights

Caught this shot when he wasn't even posing, he was so joyful

These pics aren't really about leaves, but I also took them this week-

We started getting down our Christmas stuff this week so Will was helping out

 They both love the tree, but don't want to keep their hands off of it

Will doing one of his favorite activities getting into our silverware drawer and playing

Halloween 2013

This year our church had a small Halloween party for just church attendees and friends.  Jackson and Will had a wonderful time in the bouncies and eating popcorn.  On Halloween night our friends came over and we ate pizza.  Then we walked around the neighborhood trick or treating.  The weather was fabulous, so we didn't even need jackets.  Will's favorite part of the season was watching Toy Story of Terror numerous times.  I DVRed it and we had to watch it several times a day the week before and after Halloween.  Thankfully, Jackson enjoyed watching it too, so at least they weren't arguing over the television.

The only picture I could get of both of them smiling at the same time

Will's ninja warrior/ Superman pose

Checking out our Jack-o-Lantern

Princess Jaymes and Katie

Grif and the boys

Jacob and Cain as Wayne and Garth

All of the kids and Katie

Cowboy Kolas and Iron Man Jack

October 2013

It has been awhile since my latest post, I have just been lazy about taking pictures and writing.  Last week, we went with Jackson and Will's preschool to Callaham Orchards.  It was dreary cold day, but the major rain fall held off until we were leaving so that was a blessing.  The boys had a fun time.  Will said his favorite thing was milking the cow, and Jackson's favorite was the tractor ride.

 Will milking the cow

 Jackson has a turn

Jackson's sweet 3K Class

The tractor ride with Emsleigh and Parker

A couple months ago Jackson finally mastered potty training fully.  He finally got it. Yay!!!  I kept promising him that when he would successfully master #2 in the potty we would go get a power wheels.  We went to Wal-Mart, and he got a dune buggy.  He has had so much fun on it.  Will still isn't so sure about it, I think he is a little scared of it, but Jackson wants to ride it every day.

 The boys riding around the yard

Jackson riding down the drive way

My Birthday:

This year the boys and hubby did an awesome job for my birthday.  They made me feel very special.  When I arrived home from bible study that night, Brian had transcribed sweet messages from the boys and put them up on our chalk board.  Jackson picked me out some beautiful flowers, and a yummy chocolate cake.  While I am creeping on into my mid thirties, I wouldn't want to go back to being a teen or my young twenties.  I am really treasuring this stage of life with little boogers!

Doing a silly pose in front of the cards they made

Fun With Papa

We've been having such a wonderful time with my daddy aka Papa the last few months.  He retired from his interim job recently so we've have been getting to spend a lot of time with him.  Last week, he accompanied us to the zoo, and the week before he went with Brian and the boys on a hike.  I'm so thankful that the boys get to spend time with another great male role model.  We love you Papa!

Hear me roar Jackson 

 Both kids will never look at the camera at the same time

 Jackson being silly with the tortoises

 Spiderman Jack, For some reason he enjoys wearing slippers with this ensemble

OBX 2013

I am little late on this post, but I wanted to write it before I forgot anymore about our trip to the Outer Banks this year.  We visited Corolla Beach, NC a few weeks ago with the Gannon - Lare clan.  The boys had a great time playing with the family and playing with cousin "Bebe Harper" as Will affectionately referred to her during our stay.  The boys favorite things were riding bikes, Jackson walking up hundreds of steps by himself to the top of the Currituck Light House, swimming in the pool, eating junk food all day long, playing in the waves, and spending time with the family!

 Will sleeping in his big boy bed during vacation, but he's back in his crib now due to his middle of the night wanderings

 Beautiful butterflies were numerous around Currituck Villiage

 Jackson painting a horse at the Wild Horse Store

 Harper napping, she's such a cutie!

 About to fly kites

 Grammy and the boys flying a kite

 Will's footprint in the sand

 Will just got hit by huge wave

 Beach dancing