Fall Back!

Wow, where has the fall gone! I can't believe we are almost to Thanksgiving. I again apologize for the delay in an updated post. Our computer caught a virus in this flu season but now everything is up and running so I wanted to post some pics of Blake's fun fall. We have had a blast this particular season. Blake is that perfect age where he is understanding more and talking more everyday. He loves playing with Daddy outside and helping Mommy whenever he can.

Watching the last Cubs game of the season with Daddy. Blake actually grabbed his bat and ball before sitting down, we did not pose this!

Helping Mommy clean off the pumpkin seeds

First experience carving a pumpkin with Daddy

Mommy's first experience carving a pumpkin too!

On a hayride with Daddy on Halloween!

Since it was such a warm night on Halloween, we changed Blake's costume. He was the cutest Cubs Baseball Player!

Trick or Treat

Fun Family Night

Sleeping in the shopping cart at Target. Mommy wore him out!

Daddy and Blake built a leaf fort! Blake loves playing in the leaves :)

Our Little Monkey!

These were taken tonight at our church's Hallelujah Harvest! Had to get these up quick for the family to see. Hope you all enjoy them :)

Ready to go!

Mmmm

Getting candy from Uncle Joe

Looking for something good!

Totally shocked that Blake went down the inflatable slide all by himself!

Such a good little monkey!

Blake with Bobble and Maw Maw

Blake with Mimi and Poppy

Cousin Rachel

Blake's newest cousin Rachel McCollum was born last Friday, Oct. 9 at 10:12am. We were blessed enough to be able to drive up to Roanoke early Friday morning and be there for her birth. This is Brent's sister and husbands first child, so we were excited for Blake to have a cousin on that side of the family. Rachel is so precious and has been doing great. We can't wait to return so we can all love on her a little more :)

Mommy and her princess

Aunt Kim & Uncle Brent

The Proud Uncle

So precious...I love how they made the little girls hats with bows

She has a good amount of blondish hair that has some curl!

Blake was excited to meet her!

Zoe meeting her baby sister!

We love you Aunt Lori, Uncle Dusty and Cousin Rachel!

Blake's Fall Days

Once again I am sorry for the delay in posting pics of Blake. After Brent's birthday, I got involved with an event at church and then we were waiting on our new niece to arrive. I think things are starting to settle down and since the holidays are approaching fast I will do my best to keep this updated more frequently. Here are some of our recent fall adventures!

Blake at a cross country race with Daddy. This shirt is one that Daddy wore when he was a toddler. If you expand the pic. you will see that the shirt reads Jogger, Marathon, Cross Country, Running, Race, Finish Line! Hope it comes true for Blake like it did for his Daddy :)

Apple Picking at Knotts Island

Only Daddy could reach that one!

A fun family outing with friends

Anyone who knows me, knows I am not much of a baker but with all those fresh apples I had to do something with them. My first homemade apple pie. Yes! I even made the pie crust from scratch. It was delicious!

Our first baby enjoying the lake!

Our two kids!

Look how big he is! He can now stand on his stool to brush his teeth.

Enjoying the nice fall temperature outside

Blake helping Daddy out with the grass.

Happy 30th Birthday Brent!

We Love You!
Kim & Blake

18 Months

I can't believe Blake turned 18 months this past Monday. Time sure is flying by now. Today, we went to the doctors for his well visit and they said he is looking great. He only had to get his flu shot and doesn't have to go back until he is 2. Hopefully, that schedule rings true and we stay healthy this winter :) Here are his stats!

Height: 33inches (50-75%)
Weight: 25lbs (50%-he's finally caught up)
Head: 49 1/2 (75%)

Adjusting

I know it has been awhile since my last blog post. Brent is now back at school in full swing which means Blake and I are trying to get back into our routine. Being a stay at home mom is amazing but it is tougher than I expected. I did not consider the adjustment I would have to make each season as Blake gets older and is interested in new things. Currently I am adjusting to Blake's PASSION for the outdoors. Yes, I do mean to use the strong word of passion. This little boy loves being outside. He doesn't care if it is the park, the backyard, getting the mail, walking into the store, he just loves being outside. He will stand at the door and cry if we have not gone outside for the day. No question about it, he gets this from his daddy. Not that I don't enjoy being outside but I don't seem to need it like my boys do :) Needless to say, we have been very busy visiting parks and staying busy busy busy. The only time Blake slows down is to nap. With Blake's craziness and the stress of throwing Brent's surprise party (which was a huge success, pics to come soon) I realized I haven't taken many pictures so I took some from our adventures today.

A trip to get the mail

Having water fun at Botanical Gardens

Playing with Cousin Anna

Being silly in the bath

All the craziness of the day is worth it to see that smile :) Melts my heart!