...because its fall of course!

This past week has been a little crazy. Seen a lot of family which has been so much fun, but also we have been working on the basement and other little project around the house that I will post pictures of soon. We had planned on going to get apples with my mom, little brother, and my sister and her two little ones, but the weather didnt permit us to go pick them ourselves so we made the hour long drive with three car seats across the middle row of my car, up to Ellijay to the apples houses! It was so much fun! Even though things got a little noisy at times and none of the babies slept for longer than 15 min at a time, they all did great!
Later that week we went to Berry Patch Farms to get pumpkins and introduce Josiah to the owners. Dawson grew up right next to the farm and doing work there was his first job. So everyone wanted to see and meet Josiah. Of course they all think he looks just like his daddy (which I honestly dont mind :) ) We had fun, his grandmother got the picture she wanted, in the outfit she wanted. I felt silly for dressing him so matchy matchy but she bought him the outfit and asked multiple times if he could wear it so, I figured why not right? Anyway, the week has been successful and full! The basement is coming along! They started the framing around the duct work and the siding is primed and waiting for me to paint it...ahhh!!! I should probably get going on that before this new week is out since I do have a baby shower here this weekend. Lots to do! Here are a few pictures of the trip to get pumpkins! Pray I keep what little sanity I have as this week gets going.

Did I mention?

I was feeling poor, as I usually do, as well as in the mood to craft. I decided to go to Goodwill down from our house and see if they had any old wooden hoops, the ones you use to cross stitch with. Instead of finding any of those I found a huge! bag of vintage ribbon! Talk about hitting the jack pot! There was such cool stuff in there that I couldnt help myself. So I bought it. On my way home I was feeling a little guilty because I didnt have anything right then that I could use it on but it was only $15, and how could I pass it up right!? Anyway that is my exciting news on top of the fact that my mom gave me a sewing machine as an early Christmas present!! Im pretty excited about all of that and just thought I would share! So keep your eye out for future projects I may be sharing in the near future!

Fall Days

This week has gone by so quickly it seems. The trees in our back yard are changing color and every afternoon I find myself taking a moment and being caught by their beauty. I love where the Lord has placed us for this time. He has a funny way of knowing exactly what you need before you do.
Josiah is growing like a weed and we are finally getting back into a normal routine. I never realized how much I love having whole days with my husband. But the past two weeks of having him home for 48 and gone for 24, although not ideal, have been just what I needed. Life has been a whirl wind and I am just now feeling settled into the new life the Lord has blessed me with. I know that things are going to continuously be changing and that I am never going to be done learning and being challenged. But for right now I am thankful that He is giving me a little glimpse of His love every afternoon when I see the beautiful colors out my kitchen window.

Lets play catch up....

During the pregnancy I had a dear friend take a few pictures for me. Those pictures turned out pretty much be the only pictures I have of that time. I thought I would share them. I just received them after we did a mini photo shoot with Josiah yesterday, pictures of which are posted in his little section. :) Here are a few of my favorites.

Graduation!

So last weekend was FCFD graduation and his birthday all in one day. Needless to say all three of us were exhausted by the end of it. Forsyth did a great job on the ceremony and it was evident that they cherish the group of men they welcomed into their family last Friday. Here are a few pictures of  the ceremony.

Here they are replacing the shield on the front of their helmets from R(Recruit) to P(Preliminary).

Taking their oath as Firemen

I am so proud of him for completing this step. There were 13 that graduated together. Dawson will be going to one of the busiest stations in the county, which will give him the experience he needs to continue to be the fire fighter he wants to be. Pray for all of the men and women that continually are preparing to lay down and sacrifice their lives for others safety.

Latest Project....

We have a couple friend that is getting ready to welcome their second little one! I am throwing a baby shower for her the beginning of November and wanted to make her something as a present. Here is what I came up with. They are super easy to make and I think are turning out pretty darn cute. My only regret is not using a better quality wash cloth, but for the next few I will definitely remedy that. I got the idea from Martha Stewart Ill add the link if anyone is interested!http://www.marthastewart.com/article/washcloth-duckie

 It is getting a little chilly in the morning and here is how Josiah likes to spend those mornings!  

12 Weeks