A Fall Fest

Today we went to Eagle Creek for the annual fall hayride and pumpkin patch extravaganza! Selah loved getting to pick out her pumpkin and Judah's as well. She made sure that hers was a "bigger" pumpkin, since after all she is the big sister.

It was a beautiful day for a hayride through the woods and fields. Selah loved pointing out all the colors on the leaves and Judah, well lets say the bumpy ride put our boy right to sleep!

Go Buckeyes!

Here are a few pictures from Alec's 1st birthday party this weekend. In case you didn't notice the theme, it was an Ohio State Buckeyes party. I couldn't resist these pictures of the kiddos with Derek ~ too adorable! By the way, Buckeyes beat Northwestern 58-7!

4 Months Old and the "Singing Girl"

Our boy has turned 4 months old ~ where has the time gone? He amazes me every day with his sweet spirit, he is just so darn happy! He got a little cold this week (thanks to his big sister who likes to share!) and through the sneezes and snotty nose out came his bright big smile! He has now graduated to rolling from his back to his tummy in just the matter of a day! It was a crazy day watching him roll over that way initially by accident and then it just clicked. Now that is all he wants to do when you put him on his back. Here is a little video to see our big guy in action!

Selah has always been quite the little singer, but lately it seems the songs never end. She discovered her little piano and microphone hidden down in the basement and was beside herself wanting to put on a show for us. When she is all done with a song, she has started to say "Thank-you, Thank-you" when you clap for her! I decided to capture her on video as well to share just a brief glimpse of what our day sounds like! Enjoy!

Labor Day Weekend

Another fair (Great Geauga County Fair) ~ and our girl has conquered her fears!! With a little encouragement from her big cousin, Morgan, Selah braved out the Merry Go Round ~ way to go sweet girl!! She loved it so much that she cried for more when it was all done!!


We had a nice relaxing Labor Day hanging out in the back of Grandma Austin's yard. The kids picked apples, played in the sand box and chased after balls all day ~ while the men played MANY games of very competitive croquet. Us women, well, we just were lazy and watched everyone enjoy themselves!

Judah is now taking in the scenery in his new Bumbo chair. He loves it ~ pretty funny to see a little 3 month old with his arms over the chair with not a concern in the world!

Laughing!!!

It is official, Judah is laughing (12 weeks old). Derek wouldn't believe me, so I had to get witnesses and both Morgan and Grandma Austin have also gotten our sweet boy to laugh. Too cute, I thought he could grab my heart with his smiles, but he has captured me even more with his little laugh. Gotta love that boy!

Speaking of Grandma Austin ~ this next shot is all thanks to her. We went over last night for some good ole family time when she "sneakily" passed out jello pops to all the kids! Thanks Grandma, we will make sure to all send you the laundry bill!

Ok ~ can anyone say twins! Had to get a close up of our all "Austin" boy. Hopefully Judah will also get past on Grandpa Austin's head of hair.

Last, but not least ~ our sweet girls Selah and cousin Leah enjoying a night of play time and dress up.

DuRoss Chautauqua Vacation

Last week we went upto Chautauqua for the week with Derek's family. It was the long awaited trip on Selah's part ~ she has been talking about going up on Papa's boat for a very long time! Thankfully, she loved it just as much as she had talked about it. She was such a brave little girl the whole week and even took a trip on the jet ski with daddy and mommy.

Judah had a great time checking out life in the front carrier and ofcourse spending quality time with his new cousin, Finn!

It was awesome being surrounded by everyone and getting to see Selah relish all the attention from her Aunts & Uncles.

Lake Farm Park

We headed off bravely to the Lake Farm Park with our "playgroup" for a day of moos, coos and a couple of neighs! Selah had a great time with all her friends getting to "milk" a cow, watch sheep herding and see all the farm animals you can imagine.

To my utter amazement she actually went for a horsie ride and didn't jump off the moment it began to move. We were quite proud of our girl!!!

Even Judah enjoyed taking in the sights, that is for the few minutes he was actually awake.