Happy Fall!

The word that comes to mind when I think of fall is crisp. Crisp air (these last few mornings have been glorious!! Crisp and cool). Crisp leaves. Crisp apples (or apple crisp...that works too!). I spent all of my growing up years into my twenties in Michigan, where fall is gorgeous! The leaves turn such beautiful colors, nearly every fall day is crisp (or freezing), and apples and apple cider are plentiful. Almost ten years ago I moved to Texas, and fall felt a lot more like summer. Even my years spent in Oklahoma the fall weather wasn't so fall'ish. Nevertheless, fall is still my favorite season of all! So far this year fall has come in with the perfect weather, I am not however holding my breath that it will stay. I decorated our home and our porch with lovely fall decorations, and even if the weather is 95 degrees, I will still enjoy the memories of falls in Michigan surrounded by my decorations. 

 

 Here is my Pinterest inspired creation.

You may have seen this idea floating around on Pinterest.

 

 

 I love crafting!

 

 A little fall in our kitchen

My new favorite candles! They smell amazing,

burn well, oh, and they smell AMAZING!!

http://www.circleecandles.com/

Twinkling Along

We have been busy. A new busy for us. A good busy! Here's a glimpse into our lives. 

 

 Going to the lake for the first time

 

and eating fast so he can get back in the water and sand.

 

Relaxing like a pro.

 Watching the sunset

   and holding two babies at once, even though they are getting big!

It's what parents of twins do!

 

Making happy squeals and laughing 

 because big brother is always making them laugh!

 

Taking walks around the neighborhood,

smiling at all the neighbors we meet.

Watching golfers

and playing with leaves, while wishing it were cooler fall temps.

Exploring the yard, deciding if grass is okay or not.

Playing with cousins,

teaching little sister how to stand up and climb,

and just being sweet brothers.

Crawling to the bedroom for nighttime prayers,

and always watching big brother, and following him around.

My 3 sweets!

Jason & Gideon are teething, while Bethany is content

with a toothless mouth.

Bethany crawls, and Gideon army crawls. 

Whatever their method of getting around, all 3

are very mobile!

Gideon is content to lay around and scoot around,

while Bethany explores pulling up on furniture and

sitting up all the time.

Jason plays Handy Manny and also enjoys all things

playdoh, coloring, cars, books, and blocks. He is saying so

many big phrases/sentences now, some that crack us up!, others

we'd be okay never hearing again.

I am so happy and blessed to be their mama!

 

We have been spending lots of time with family. Rekindling old friendships and making new friends. Finding new parks. Attending cousins birthday parties. Looking for a church. Swimming. Trying new recipes. Crafting. Meeting our new nephew. Taking lots of walks. Going to the store. Going on dates. We are enjoying life! God is good!

The Many Faces of Gideon

This is what Gideon thinks of Hawaiian Delight Gerber baby food! Never mind the pink bib he is wearing, (it was the closest one handy at the time).

 

 

He ate all of it, and didn't reject it, yet made these hilarious expressions! He would take a bite, and  a few seconds would go by, then the faces! We enjoyed a good laugh! :)