Trunk or Treat

Every year our church has a trunk or treat in the parking lot. So we got the kids dressed in their costumes (Buzz Lightyear and a ladybug) and took them to trick or treat.


This year it was raining so the festivities were moved indoors. We got there a little early so Jake was able to participate in the cake walk. Of course he won...so he went to the prize table and picked out a little cupcake. Thank goodness! I did not want a huge cake!


After he ate the icing off the top of the cupcake it was time to trick or treat. He got the hang of it right off the bat. He was a very polite little trick or treater saying "trick or treat" and "thank you." Now he can't wait to go again on Sunday. Just what I need more candy in the house!


Thursday Jake went to school and had an amazing day. He was the "Big Bunny" which means he was the leader that day. And they had a Halloween party with tons of crafts. When I went to pick him up, out he came wearing his spider hat. I thought he was the cutest thing! I had to take pictures!


Have a great Halloween weekend everyone and WAR EAGLE!

Julianna's Baptism

Sunday we baptized Julianna at our church. We had tons of family in town to witness the event. She was wonderful. She smiled and laughed and had the audience wrapped around her finger. It was very cute. Thank you to all our family members who flew or drove to be here. It meant a lot to see so many people who love our little girl. We are truly blessed.

Pumpkin Patch

Sunday we visited the pumpkin patch after church. Jake had a great time running around picking out pumpkins for each of us. Julianna sat with the little pumpkins for a while but was more interested in the straw than the pumpkins. But she sure did look good in her cute little dress if I do say so myself.



This weekend Julianna will be baptized. Most of our family will be here so we are all excited!

Toy Story 3

Anna and I took Jake and John Payne to see Toy Story 3 on Ice. WOW. We all had such a great time.


John Payne just watched everything and was mesmerized. While Jake was slightly more animated. He said "hi" to every characted and worried when they left the stage. He clapped, laughed and yelled "To Infinity and Beyond!"


I can't say I watched much of the show. I was so entertained just by watching Jake and the faces he made and the things he would say. I am so glad I took him and that Anna could come to town and bring John Payne.

Fall Fun

We have been having lots of fun the past few weeks. Jake had his very first preschool family picnic. Jake's school has a picnic every year with lots of fun stuff including two jumpy houses and a train ride. I am sure there was other stuff to do but we didn't get to it. As we were leaving I asked Jake if he had fun and he said "I need to go to picnic again now." Sorry Jake you have to wait until next year. Of course I forgot my camera so we have no documentation of the event but that is almost better. Sometimes I get wrapped up in taking pictures I forget to enjoy myself.


Jake and I met Payton and Jamie at the Children's Museum this week. They have a new exhibit that was all about music and let me tell you Jake was into it! He ran around playing all the instruments and singing into a microphone. It is such a neat place and he loves going there.


Today Brian went to the Auburn/Arkansas game and we stayed here and supported our Tigers from the couch. I got a really cute picture of both of them on the couch. Excuse Julianna's messy shirt...she really likes sweet potatoes and they were everywhere.



WAR EAGLE!!!

Julianna Crawling

Poppy requested some video of Julianna crawling so here she is...

Julianna is 7 months old

Our Julianna is 7 months old. She is crawling all over the place and trying to pull up. She loves eating baby food...hasn't met a food she doesn't like yet. Carrots are definitely her favorite, she can't get enough!


We have been busy. Saturday morning we went to Matty Browning's house for a playdate. Jake was in heaven since Matty has a huge train table. Then they ventured outside and literally ran for about 30 minutes...he took a great nap that afternoon.


Today Jake and I met Payton and her mom at the zoo. They really have started looking at the animals and talking about them. The playground is, of course, always the highlight of a zoo trip.

Hartwell Part 3

Here is one more video of Jake sliding. He goes down and runs to go down again.

Hartwell Part 2

On Sunday Brian took Jake back up to Hartwell to see John Payne and Kimsey Grace. They took the annual trip to the pumpkin farm and the farm added lots of fun things to do. I didn't go but I can tell from the pictures Jake had a great time. Jake played in corn, hay, and a pumpkin patch, took a hay ride, rode a bull and much more. The new slide addition was evidently a huge hit with Jake. Brian took some video of him sliding down. The slide was really steep but that didn't stop our Jake. When he got home he watched himself on video over and over.



The pictures from both trips to Hartwell are in the Hartwell album on the Picasa site...enjoy.

Kimsey Grace

Jake and Julianna have another cousin to play with! Kimsey Grace Sewell was born on September 16th.


We went to meet her on Wednesday and had a great day! John Payne is an excellent big brother. He just loves his sister.


The boys had a great time playing outside. Jake talks about John Payne all the time so its nice to go up there and let them run around together.


Julianna was crawling all over the place. I am so glad she has a little girl cousin to grow up with. Kimsey Grace is so little I cannot believe almost 7 months ago Julianna was that small. Especially since she is crawling and now has pulled herself up. I walked in to get her from her nap yesterday and there she was just standing there smiling, waiting for me. I wish I would have had my camera. I hope I never forget that sweet smile, she was so proud of herself and ready to show off her new accomplishment. I love this age.