Ahh...........The Scent of Autumn

So cute, but so sneaky!

This was the perfect Autumn afternoon. Colby and I went to the library to pick out our books for the week and then we came home and took a walk/bike ride on the gravel road behind our house. We talked about all the beautiful colors of the leaves and how God paints our world so nicely in Autumn.

When we got back to the house I cooked supper and we had a picnic outside. We enjoyed our meal and played a little while longer before we came in for bath time. After baths I was straightening up the house and Colby was playing in his room. I was thinking about our great Autumn afternoon and was remembering everything so vividly that I could still smell the cool crisp air................such a pleasant smell....................then I heard the whoosh.....................and realized that Colby had sprayed half a can of Febreeze "Autumn and Air Crisp" air freshener in his bedroom! Now the windows are up to keep us from choking to death on the scent. Ahh the smells of Autumn!

Kid Talk

My Little Man

If you want to know what kind of parent you are, then just listen to your kids when they play house! I had the funniest moment today. Colby was playing house with the neighbors niece (she is the prettiest little girl and SO funny!) and they were "honey" this and "honey" that the whole time they were playing. Their dialogue was priceless and here's a snippet.

Her - "What do you want for supper honey"
Colby - "Make me some pizza."
Her - "Okay, but I need some cheese. I'm out."
Colby - "Well you should have got it when you were already at the store!"

I rolled! That sounds just like something his dear old Daddy would say! Well........at least he picked up the sweet talk from Daddy!

Fall Activities

Colby smiling for the camera at Jackson's Orchard.


Colby and Zac taking a break from playing for a picture.




Jeremy teaching Colby how to cast a rod and reel in the line.

This week was Fall Break. We enjoyed our time together so much. Colby, Jeremy, and I were able to take a trip to Jackson's Orchard. I have posted one picture for now with more to come (we had a photographer go with us to take family portraits!).
Jackson's Orchard has been a favorite place for our family since Jeremy and I were dating,, long before we were blessed with our son. Over the years we have been able to take Colby every year (often more than once) and we always love the activities and scenery that this trip provides! This year Colby said that his favorite thing was the hayride!

We also spent some time fishing at a little pond in the community. Daddy was the only one who caught a fish, but we still had fun casting and reeling the line in and being together.

On Thursday Colby had his first sleep over. His cousin Zac came and spent the night and the boys had a great time playing and "staying up all night" (they made it till 1 am!). Now Colby is so excited with the sleep over concept that he has asked every child he has played with if they want to spend the night!

This time of the year is my favorite! It was the season when Jeremy and I started dating all those years ago and it always brings back so many fond memories for each of us. In addition, we both feel like it is the most beautiful time of year in Kentucky! God has made so many wonderful and amazing things and I think that the Fall season showcases those creations best!

Happy Fall Ya'll!

What a Fun Week!

Colby is tougher than the dinosaurs!


Look out Daddy and Colby! You're about to get eaten by T-rex!


Colby in the boneyard dig.


May-May and Colby at the circus!

Last week we were able to do several fun things with our family. On Wednesday my sister, Colby's Aunt May-May, called to see if we wanted to go to the circus. We had a fun time with her. Colby loved the elephants and tigers. The pictures of the show did not turn out, but we were able to get a really cool sword to remember the night.

On Saturday Colby, Jeremy, and myself traveled to Cave City to visit Dinosaur World. Colby loves looking at all the dinosaurs and talking about if they ate meat, plants, or both. He also loves talking about which dinosaurs look "mean" or "nice". The fossil dig and the boneyard were Colby's favorite parts of the day! It was a beautiful day and a great way to enjoy some quality family time!

The Way Children Think

My wonderful little boy!


Today Colby and I were jumping on the trampoline and during one of our little "breaks" we were listening to the sounds around us. I told him to listen real closely and tell me what he could hear. He said "Well, I hear a bird and a cricket. And I hear myself!"

Great answer little man. So then I told him to look around and tell me what he could see. He pointed to the "clouds" left behind by a rocket ship in the sky. I asked him where he thought the rocket ship was going and he said to me, "I don't really know, but if I had a rocket ship I would put lots of gas in it and go see God. Rocket ships can take up up so high you go to heaven."

How sweet and innocent is that. I am constantly amazed at the things that Colby says and the way he thinks. I love watching him grow into the amazing little boy he has become. I love being his mother and I am thankful for him each and every day!

Thank You Lord!

Lord, I have been very down in the dumps the past few days. It seems like nothing has gone my way. I believe you have a plan for me Lord so I will patiently wait.

Lord, thank you for my family. My husband, son, sister, and parents. They are always there to lend a helping hand and to give me the courage I need to face the days that are tough.

Lord, thank you for my friends. They listen to me cry and vent and yet they don't complain. Thank you for bringing me such inspirational people to share my life with.

Lord, thank you for my health and all my other many blessings. Help me to grow stronger in faith and love each day. Please bless my loved ones and take care of those who are in need.

Lord, continue to give me the knowledge and strength I need to make it through life's daily challenges. Let me be the person you want me to be.

Colby's New Bike

Look at Colby go!


Jeremy giving Colby a little push.

Colby got a new bike over the weekend. He loves riding it and is doing very well, all with the help of training wheels and that Vincent determination his Daddy has passed on to him. Each afternoon we go walking along the gravel rode behind our house while Colby peddles his bike. Every once in a while he needs a little push to get going again and Daddy and I are there to give it.

Not much changes from this childhood scene to adulthood, does it? No matter what age we are there are times when we all need a little push. I'm thankful I have family and friends there to give it to me too!