welcome Christmas

In addition to putting up our Christmas tree today, Luke took Kurt to his 9-month check up.  He weighs 19 pounds 5 ounces and has 6 teeth!  Ha!  He's had them all for quite a while, but it wasn't until yesterday that I snapped that photo to prove it.  I guess I just needed to whip up some scrumptious squash and yell "ouch" a dozen times to capture the boy and his toothy grin.  Who couldn't love this little honey?  :)

Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving!  This year we celebrated the holiday with my side on Thursday and Luke's side on Friday.  Both days were spent indulging in the traditional oven roasted turkey, stuffing, creamy mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, sweet potato casserole, and my favorite pumpkin pie -- we actually had several other delectables, but those were the all-stars!

Kurt got to try out a new activity table that his abuela and grandpa got him and he LOVED it.  :)  He also got to taste harina (it's like oatmeal, but it's made with cornmeal) for the first time.  His abuela makes it the best so of course he liked it!

We also got to watch three cute little cousins play together.  All in all, the holiday was great -- we have much to be thankful for.  Every day is a day of thanksgiving.  God is so good and I know the best is yet to come.  Amen.

how to relish autumn

image courtesy of anthropologie :)

The past several weeks have gone by SO quickly.  We've been "relishing" what little time we have left of this fall weather and we hope you are too!  We've also been fighting sore throats and colds -- all excuses for why the blog has been quiet lately!  Stick with me though!  I promise I'll post some new photos and snippets soon!  :)

hunting season

This year, Luke's hunting season was over the day it began.  :)  Rather than bow hunting, Luke decided to get a firearm permit.  The drawback though was that Luke's tag was for a buck only.  Nonetheless it worked out just fine!