Halloween

Prepared Nathan for Halloween this year by reading books and shopping for costumes. He did not seem interested in any of three costumes we had for him. On Halloween we watches Charlie brown and the Great pumpkin. I bribed him into his costume with candy. We quickly ran outside once the costume was on. He knocked on a few doors, said trick or treat, and thank you with out being reminded. Then he was done. Hollie worked on Halloween. After work she went and picked Alexa up from school. Friday she and Alexa went to "The Potted Potter", they laughed and laughed.

Nathan 2.5yrs

Lauren is Little Red Riding Hood

And we are back home

Laurens friends Nate and Lacy

Watching The Great Pumpkin and eating candy

Lacy and Lauren sorting candy

Baseball ! He can hit a baseball that is thrown to him

Nate protecting his load

Lacey's Parents Curtis and Lenor

Fall 2013

Apple cider press party and the JenMarAvaCo Farm

2 .5 years old

Unusually warm October-Nate finally went down the slide by himself

The tiger never comes out

He loved being this close to the tiger baby

The tiger was looking at Nate

Random pictures

Are they twins or what?

Nathan at the beach 2 yrs old

My first sucker ever - 2yrs

Nathan does not like the texture of the sand.

Am I the person I dreamt of becoming?

In some ways yes- I have always wanted to be a mother. I have always wanted to help others. I have wanted to surround myself with wonderful people. I feel good about all that I have accomplished. I love my children they are the reason behind everything in my life. I want to lead by example and teach them to chase after their dreams. My husband has been a rock in which I feel like a toddler branching out but always looking to see someone standing there ready to hold me should I need reassurance before I take another leap. I have had a desire to strengthen the bonds of our family to reunite and bring us closer- I am not quite there but do feel that I work on this.  I want to let go of the need for material things, of jealousy for those who SEEM to have it all. I want to live in and appreciate the quiet moments with those I love. I pray for peace, happiness and contentment for my friends and family ! I pray that I will recognize what I do well and always strive for improvement but never expect perfection. 

Remingler Farms

Met up with Aimie and her friend Lindsey for a last hurrah of the summer. My last chance to spend time with the triad before they all go back to school. Nate has been asking to see them for a could weeks now as well - which is super cute! This was our first time to the farm and didn't know quite what to expect from my overly cautious child. Upon entry there was a farmers market with fresh fruits veggies farm milk and cheeses. Hanging baskets and gift shop with interesting home decor items. We entered into a mini fair type farm with animals, rides, food etc. kids all took off running and my heart fills with joy to see Nate try to keep up - they bring out his anxiety free side where he sees something and just does it because they are:) First event of the day Nate got on a pony willingly with out argument and smiled! We walked around a track with tall trees. Talking about poop on the ground and petting the pony. I appreciated that the farm limits the stimulation for the ponies. The children wait behind a gate and are let back in small numbers and the track has tall trees.after the ride we went to the playground and Nate got on these spring   horses you rock on. i spent a whole summer of me trying to get him to do this and once he saw Georgia climb on he did it and tried to rock as hard as she did. I could go on and on but same story if Georgia, Theo,or Auggie tried something he wanted to try it too! Even the large rollercostsr.  We fed goats and went on a train around the park grounds. Nate was bright and beaming during his first train ride :) 

He was looking straight but the next couple pics show him looking up and over at G then smiling up at her but of course they are blurry 

So very cute my little boy :)

On a horse :) 

Loved the ride 

Nate in the boat with Aimies friend Lindsey- she was nice. Told us about her weird period and boob pain first time I met her - I told her your pregnant and she went home took a test to confirm - yes she was ! 

So brave even looks like he is enjoying this 

Theo and G 

Aimie and Lindsey on the train

My little Nate having such s great time! With G and Theo

Auggie and Nate jumping off these rocks and saying watch me to each other! 

George's retirement party after 25 years at Marybridge

So great to be a part of George's 25 yrs he makes a world of difference in the kids lives . He had his retirement party at his home with a pig roast.

Jean her partner and little miss Lucy ( Becky Durants baby)

Barb her husband and 92 yr old father who was great  ! He loves swing dancing and does not appear to be limited in life at all

Marcy and her husband

Penny and Laurell

Angie JW and little Henry

Kim and Betsy

Leah and Dan

Shannon and Kim

Pam and daughter

Kris Bates and Husband

Karen and Jodi

Jill Becky and Beth

Karen

Ron and Marshella

Terry