Happy Halloween

This was Houston's first year of trick or treating. He was dressed as his favorite cartoon character, Clifford the Big Red Dog. He loved his costume. I made it for him. I sewed a tail on his pants and ears on his jacket. I painted his nose black. He was so cute. Kaitlyn went with us. She was dressed as a Victorian princess. She was beautiful. We parked at James' parents' house and walked around Rural Retreat. We had a great time and the kids (big and small) got lots of candy!!!

I had it coming

Houston here. I know I had it coming so I took it. I wasn't very nice to cousin Aly when she wanted to play in my Peapod a while back. So, she decided to get even. Last weekend we got together for a playdate. When I tried to play with her on her blanket she let me have it. Her mommy tried to stop it but no luck. Everybody was laughing so hard at us and I'm not sure why. Anyway, I took it like a big boy. After it was over I think she felt bad. She didn't want any hard feelings so she gave my mommy lots of kisses to try and make up. Lesson learned. I promise to be nicer next time she wants to play with my stuff.

Pumpkin patch

We had such a great time at Reese's party we wanted to take Houston to Williams' pumpkin patch in Rural Retreat. The weather was so cold and windy but we went anyway. Houston loved the hayride and could probably have done that all day. Houston helped us find a pumpkin. He was having a blast until he nose-dived over a pumpkin and ended up face first in the dirt. We finally found the perfect pumpkin and took it home.

Hunting season

Yes, it is that time of year again. The time when my husband disappears every chance he gets. Why you ask? Hunting season. He would rather be in a tree than anywhere else in the world. But that is what bears do I guess. My dad has always been a big hunter and he has created a monster with my husband. It is safe to say it has become an obsession. I'm holding on to my little boy as long as I can because I know before long he is going to be sucked in as well. :) James killed his first deer of the season on October 19. It was a doe and he killed it with his bow. Daddy and son look so proud!

Yard work

Our yard has been in need of some landscaping. Honestly, we have done very little to the outside since we moved in. James has started working on the flower beds and I am quite proud of him. He has gotten loads of river rock from Vulcan's Puddledock Sand and Gravel that is a few miles down the road. He is putting the rock in the two flower beds in front of the house. It gives the place some color and looks really good. Houston was very happy to give his dad a helping hand.

Reese's Birthday Party

On Saturday we went to Reese's 2nd birthday party. It was so nice. We met at Sinkland Farms in Christiansburg. They had lots of things for the kids to do. Houston tried the "Toddler Maze" but wasn't very impressed. He didn't understand why all these kids were running around the bales of hay. He would much rather pick the hay out piece by piece!After the maze we went for a hayride. Houston really enjoyed that. He loved the tractor. Of course, he loves anything with a motor and wheels! He is all boy! He also proved that when he decided to give Aly a lesson on pumpkins. He was glad to share all of his knowledge with her and she listened to every word!

Even with his vast knowledge of pumpkins Houston had a hard time deciding which one he wanted! He tried his best to get them both!

After Houston finally picked the perfect pumpkin we went back to the Pattison's for a cookout. Houston had a great time playing with all of Reese's toys. He did take a break from his play time to mow the yard for them! How sweet!

Paw Paw Houston??

I do not know what Houston was doing last night but he was cracking us up! He had on his pj's but was in no way ready for bed. He finished his bottle and was carrying it around in his teeth. Then, he must have been channeling his inner "old man" because he leaned back and started patting his belly. We were in the floor laughing at him. He is really just too much sometimes!