Where did October go?... to Infinitety and Beyond!

I hope that your weekend is amazing.

Around here, we are so excited about Fall Festivals, our two new baby nieces, and our own space hero.

Sweet Baby Girls!

As many of you already know, my precious niece Megan arrived on October 22, 2009.



I cannot get enough of these precious toes - which is wonderful because...

my other niece, Avery, is on her way! Please pray for my sister-in-law, Sharon, as she is in labor!

A Wonderful Walt Disney Weekend!

I have been waiting for the right moment. Ever since we found out we were having a child. I have been wondering when the time would be right.

I needed it. He loved it. One of my best friends made it possible.

And we went. My baby got to experience Disney World! It was everything I could have imagined for the weekend and more.

The day included constant smiles



and meeting Mickey and all of his friends!



I knew that Austin got the "message of Disney" today when he started singing...



"May all my dreams come twue!"

Oh, sweet boy, that is what I pray! That your dreams would match God's dreams for your life, and that all of your dreams would come true!

I had a DATE!

I cannot tell you how long it has been since I have been on a date. But, last night it happened.

I got to have a date night!

with the two cutest boys in the entire world...

So, it wasn't quite the date night I would normally ask for.

I had to do all the driving. (making a stop to find an extra car seat)

and all of the paying...

But, I cannot remember a night where I have had so much fun.

So, thank you to my sweet Austin and Andrew for making my Tuesday night a date night I will never soon forget. I love you both!

We started with dinner at every mom's dream spot...



But just look at the joy that chicken nuggets create for a three year old and four year old



This date didn't include much "after dinner conversation" but giggles galore as we explored the beach playground!





I couldn't resist taking the boys down to the water to stick our toes in...



We didn't walk hand in hand down the beach, but we did run into Captain Jack...



And while the boys wrestled in the sand, I got to sit and watch another beautiful sunset.

Happy Fall Continued.

Guess what we are up to this fall?



Our fun includes rolling out dough



measuring just the right amounts



spending time with extended family



and enjoying delicious homemade cookies at granny's house



(Austin was not thrilled about smiling for pictures! He had one thing on his mind...)



I hope you are enjoying the blessings of fall!

Orange and Blue

AJ and I are heading here this weekend



for homecoming festivities.

I am ONLY a gator fan by marriage. Well, and the fact that I have a crush on Tim Tebow...

but, let's be honest... even if you don't like orange and blue, this is about the cutest purse I have ever seen



and how can a tailgate be wrong, when even your bounce house matches your school spirit?



So, Granny and Grandaddy, get ready. We are coming for another Gator weekend!

My Life as a Child's Storybook

Once upon a time there was a little girl named Emily Elizabeth Carol.

Emily Elizabeth Carol had a big red dog named, Clifford Austin.



They loved each other.



And Clifford Austin, the big red dog, grew and grew and grew.



And their life often seemed just as magical as a child's storybook.

Fall is Here - or at least There

AJ and I spent the last week in Texas. The weather was cooler, and it felt like FALL!

I love fall!

So, we decided to add some decorations to make it really feel like fall!



I love putting wreaths in front of windows! I was thinking about hanging a banner on the middle window that says, "Happy Fall, Y'all!" Our home is in Texas after all!


The picture on the mantle is the first time my mom and I ever tried to take both boys to the pumpkin patch! A complete blog entry for another day!



It was a wonderful week. We wore sweaters every day and enjoyed the crisp fall air.

We arrived back in Florida today at 1:30 in the morning (plane delays!) As we taxied to our gate, the pilot said, "Welcome to Florida. The current temperature is 82 degrees!" I shoved our sweaters into our bags and went to hug my mom. I am wondering if it will begin to feel like October here anytime soon?

In the meantime, it doesn't matter if it is crisp and cool or muggy and hot...

Happy Fall, Y'all!

Pink and Blue More Pink

We are still counting down the days until my two nieces arrive!

All I know is that Avery and Megan are going to be the best dressed little girls East of the Mississippi. And if I ever have another child, I am going to hire all of Jenny's friends to throw my shower. Because, these ladies in Florida know how to party!

Fruit Kabobs


Lady Finger Cake


Refreshments


Cupcake Tower


Apple Cheesecake


Diaper Bag


Our "pearl girl" - Megan

A New Tradition

My mom and I have started a new tradition (well, we have done it twice). Mom says that it takes 30 days (or 30 times) to make a new habit, but I am hoping that a new tradition can begin after only two times! My dad teaches a Bible study on Tuesday nights, so mom and I have decided that Tuesdays will be our beach nights!

I talked mom into going to the Columbia restaurant for soup and salad first! Here was the view from our table.



And here was the view on my right side...



Yes, my boy loves fresh cuban bread and he loves being funny!

After dinner, we changed into our swimsuits and walked the boardwalk to the beach.







Mom, what do you say? Next Tuesday night?