Halloween is for the BIRDS!

Super NEPHEW to the Rescue

My nephew Brody is ready to Save the Day this Halloween!

Giggles

Tonight while I was giving Caroline a bath I sneezed and she got giggling and would not stop! It was so cute, so I grabbed the camera (no worries P brought it to me so she would not go unsupervised) and caught her giggles for you to ENJOY! (MOM....this is a video, hit the arrow to watch:)

Who needs toys when you have dog bowls to play in?!

Pumpkin Patch

Tonight our little family went to the Pumpkin Patch for the first time! What a fun way to kick off the Fall Season- HAPPY FALL YA'LL! We took a few picks with the pumpkins, saw some baby chicks, and went on a hayride! *AND we brought home the cutest little PUMPKIN of all!

the cutest little piggy on the farm!

Welcome to the World

Last weekend we welcomed (well almost, she will make her debut in November) Charlotte to the world with a VERY LOVELY girl party! So fun to see all the ladies and await Charlotte's BIRTH DAY!

**OH....more exciting baby news....our friends Jess and Wade welcomed baby boy #2 this morning! Congrats Williamson Family!

the "booty basket" I made for Charlotte (a basket of everything needed for a baby's booty)

some of the lovely ladies
our desserts....YUMMY tarts!

*and a SPECIAL thanks to Aunt Laura for keeping Caroline overnight for the first time while Patrick and I battled the stomach flu (yep I got it twice, YIKES)!

They say it's your birthday!

Happy Birthday to you Patrick! Love, your girls

.....and Happy Birthday to my little brother Jimmy too! Since I had to leave town for work we celebrated Patrick's birthday a bit early at the Stovers!
Laura made a YUMMY German chocolate cake!
I got Patrick a rolling cooler, and this little person enjoyed the ride!
TWINS!

Make a WISH!

Caroline's first go at SMOKEY'S famous RIBS!

A first we were NOT looking forward too!

Last night we decided to show our school spirit and go to a Notre Dame football game (where Patrick teaches). Caroline loved watching the cheerleaders, and we we enjoying the great FAll weather! At halftime I got up to walk around with Caroline, and while on our walk I heard a sound, much like someone dumping an entire glass of water out behind me. I turned Caroline around realizing that it was her throwing up just as she proceeded to throw-up down the front of me. (So now I have throw-up all down the back AND front of me....while high school-ers look on in disgust). I grabbed Patrick and home we went (oh... but not before I made him give me the shirt off his back, since mine was soaked in throw-up.... NOw that's LOVE!!) We figured she had just gotten shaken up, BUT after three more rounds of puking at home and two sets of sheets going in the washing machine, along with FOUR of my shirts) we started to get worried. The last round of puking was so thick she was gagging and we were afraid that she would choke in her sleep, SO her Dear ole Dad slept on the floor right beside her crib so he would be there in case she got sick again! Thankfully she didn't! We are happy to report she is doing much better today, and while we were not excited about this new first, we handled it well, and Patrick proved once again what a Fabulous DADDY he is! We are happy you are on the mend little C! Once again the Happy Camper!
sporting a MoHawk in the tub!

What I have been up to

CRAFTING!!! My latest Halloween decoration
Um.....(Ok so I ordered this, did not make it) BUT....is it not the CUTEST birthday shirt EvEr!! It has been my inspiration for the ENTIRE party!

One of the many DARLING projects for the Big Day (shirt inspired....are you seeing a color and shape theme)!! Thanks Aunt Kathi and Laura for your help! Oh....and my favorite new machine, the CRICUT!!!

What Caroline's been up to

Caroline is quite the chow hound these days, I swear this girl eats as much as we do at dinner! As as long as her belly is full she is the happiest baby I know!

She is doing so well with taking assisted steps in her new PINK kicks, that we decided to get her some new brown ones for Fall (Grandma also bought her some cute black ones with bows for her "dressy days")
She is up to 4 top teeth now, and three bottom ones (almost four)

and is REALLY REALLY funny! Her expressions these days are priceless!

We love this BIG girl!

Happy Monday!

I hope your week starts off with a ray of sunshine....just like ours does every morning!

what you can do

Yesterday our church had a conseignment sale and I picked up a few cute things for Caroline! The church also had a boutique with all things unique and homeade and I wanted to share with you a little event that occurred at the boutique.........


I came upon a table with some darling onsies that were embellished with cute fabrics. I began speaking with the vendor about her fabric and designs and came to find out that she began making these recently to help create a library in the new wing of the Childrens Hospital (where Caroline was born) in memory of her little boy who passed away.


I know around the Holidays we are always looking for ways to help others and give back, this is a way to get a jump on your giving, and ensure that those kids fighting in their hospital beds have a way to take adventures and use their imaginations during the holidays.


I have attached a pic of the Christmas onsie I got for Car (I think I am going to buy some red pants and ask her if she can use that same cute fabric to make ruffles at the bottom to match!)


Here is the etsy site where you can buy the onsies: allaflutterdesigns.etsy.com

Halloween is right around the corner......every little pumpkin needs one of these!

Six Feet Under

When we arrived in Atlanta Tommy suggested a great restaurant (Six Feet Under) to meet up at on Friday night! We sat up on the rooftop deck and had amazing seafood while taking in great views of downtown! We enjoyed catching up and especially liked meeting Tommy's girlfriend Paige! Count um......ONE, TWO, THREE highchairs for little C
Uncle Tommy and Car

One sweaty baby with a lemon!

No shirt, that feels cooler MOM!

What an awesome view of the city

Tommy and his darling new girlfriend Paige

Patrick and Tommy

Family Fun

We had such a fun weekend catching up with family in HOT-LANTA! Caroline was a good traveler and we were so glad to see that our friends and family were not UNDER WATER! Brody in his daddy's first pair of skates

Caroline hamming it up

Cousins: Caroline and Brody

Tommy, Brody, Caroline and Julia

Grandpa and Grandma with Caroline

The Devils Went Down to Georgia.......

.....and WE HELD OUR OWN! We didn't get a W, but the game was super exciting and came down to the last second of the game! We braved the RAIN (lots and lots of it) and had a fun day tailgating and cheering on the Devils! outside a bar in Athens
one of the MANY bulldogs at the tailgate!

Jen, Jim, Patrick, and I

Jim and Patrick

Go Devils!