Merry Christmas!

We would like to wish all of our friends and loved ones a very happy holiday!

And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.~ Luke 2:10-11

Fun in the Leaves

Last night while I cooked dinner, Darren and Dakoda went outside to rake leaves. I could hear Dakoda's adorable belly laughs all the way in the kitchen, so I grabbed the camera and ran outside to snap a few quick pictures. I just love this time of year!!

Maple Lane Farms

Going to the pumpkin patch is one of my favorite Fall activities. Last year we went to the Fruit and Berry Patch in Knoxville, and it was a lot of fun, but we had heard so many wonderful things about Maple Lane Farms in Greenback that we decided to try it out this year. So last Sunday, we loaded up the kids and headed that way.

This sign cracked me up. I have never heard the word "agritainment" before, but that is what it is, I suppose!

Here is a view from the parking lot.


When we walked through the gates, the first thing that we saw was a big patch of sunflowers. My son adores flowers, and yellow ones are his absolute favorite, so of course, we had to explore.

Next up was this giant jack-o-lantern.


And then came the PUMPKINS!! There were more pumpkins, pumpkins everywhere! Dakoda had quite a fun time trying out several before he decided which one was the best.

Sarah Kate had fun with the pumpkins, too.


We let Dakoda run around and explore whatever caught his fancy for awhile. Here are a few more pictures that I snapped.


There was so much to do at the Farm - corn mazes, face painting, a hayride, a bounce house, a country store, and more! - but since our kids are really too small to appreciate any of that stuff, we opted to just stick with picking pumpkins this year. We are really looking forward to visiting Maple Lane again next year, though, and trying out more of what they have to offer!

2 months - oh my!

Once again I have let way too much time go by without updating the blog! It seems like everytime I sit down and get ready to update, someone needs me. Oh well, such is this wonderful life! :) So much has happened since my last real update that I don't know how I will ever catch up, but I will try very hard over the next few days. Bear with me, please! :)

First Food

Since Sarah Kate turned 6 months old on Monday and has started showing interest when we eat, I decided that it was time to start introducing real food. Tonight was our first attempt, and her first food was bananas! I had some that were getting very ripe, so I mashed some up for her. She didn't know what to think! She only ate a couple of bites and then she was over it, but she did really well for her first time!

Sarah Kate is 6 months old!

I can hardly believe how quickly time is going by these days. It just does not seem real that it has been 6 months since my little princess was born! She has changed so much during that time. She has such a personality already! She loves to watch Dakoda, and shrieks and "talks" to him often, trying to get his attention. She is always smiling and giggling, and she loves attention - in fact, she demands it often! We just love every single minute with her, and we are so thankful that she is a part of our family!

My friend Kate is a very talented designer of knit hats, paci leashes, and diaper covers, among other things. She is currently offering her first giveaway - enter to win a free hat, or paci leash here. You can also visit her website, http://www.tottoppersshop.com.

Here is an adorable University of Tennessee hat that she made for Sarah Kate. (She can do any team, although I don't know why anyone would be a fan of any other team besides the VOLS! ;))