Ryan

Ryan is just over nine months old now. The time has gone by so fast. He has become a little tiny person, as opposed to the little blob that he started out as! He is such a happy baby. He loves his big brother and big sister. Sometimes when we are in the car Layla will play with him and he will just laugh and laugh. The rest of us can't help but join in with his sweet laughter.

Halloween

I just wanted everyone to be able to see my cute family on Halloween.

Carving Pumpkins

Sunday before Halloween we decided to carve our pumpkins. Layla was fast asleep, but we wanted to include her so I woke her up and brought her to the table, where she laid her head down and went back to sleep

Grandpa

While mom was out of town visiting Grandma and Grandpa, we had dad over for dinner Sunday after church. While he was here he read the kids a book. It was very cute! I love having Grandparents nearby!

Trip to the pumpkin Patch

On October 16th Austin's school went to a local farm. We got to take a hay ride out to the apple orchard and pick some apples off the trees. Then we rode out to the pumpkin patch and each picked a pumpkin. It is funny, I wanted to get the largest pumpkin we could find, but Austin chose a little tiny, apple sized pumpkin. It is cute. Just funny how differently we think. Ryan and Layla stayed with Grandma. It was great to have some time alone with my Austin boy!

Hot Dad on a Hot Rod!

This is Jason on his motorcycle before the engine broke down. He will spend the winter rebuilding it, so he can be out enjoying it in the spring. Isn't he so cute!

BIG BROTHER

Austin is an amazing big brother. He helps me out all the time. He gets diapers and wipes, and anything else that I ask for. He loves Layla and Ryan.

Layla horsing around!

Layla is our little princess. She is spoiled like a princess and can be quite rotten, but she can also be so sweet and adorable. Here are a couple pics of her just playing around. In the first picture, she is inside of our curio-type cabinet. And for those of you who know Layla well, look just above her and you will see the beloved Dolly. In the second picture she and Austin were outside painting. The deck was covered, and Layla was covered, but Austin was remarkably clean...can anyone explain that?

First Foods!

Ryan had his first baby cereal when he was four and a half months old. He wasn't too sure about it, you can tell from his facial expressions. But the funnier the face he made, the more I gave him. It was a family affair. Even Layla tried to feed him.

National Zoo

During July Grandma Carol, Aunt Laura, Austin, Layla, Ryan, and I went to the National Zoo in Washington D.C. We had a lot of fun and got to see some really cool animals. All the kids loved it. It was pretty hot, so the adults probably didn't enjoy as much as they could have in cooler weather.

Palmyra Trip
Last weekend Jason, Ryan, Mom, Dad, Emily, David, and I drove up to Palmyra. Katie, Jason's sister, and Jameson were being sealed in the Temple.
We left Friday morning and took our time driving the 300miles through PA, to NY. We got there about 5pm and checked into our hotel, that was really more of a motel. It was clean enough. We then went out to dinner, followed by some time in the pool. Jason and I left Ryan with Grandma and Grandpa and went to see Pirates of the Carribean. Jason loved it. I am still waiting for the ending. How can they leave me hanging like that?
Saturday morning we set out for the temple. It is one of the small temples, but still has the same peaceful spirit. The sealing was beautiful. Katie and Jameson both looked so happy. When we left the sealing room we walked out to see baptisms being performed. It was just incredible. I think I like the tiny temples more because everything is just right there in front of you.
That afternoon we walked through the Sacred Grove and saw some of the historical church sites, like the Hill Cumorah. It was really neat to be there where it all started.
We headed home that night and after some mishaps (like the directions being thrown away, getting on the wrong road, and turning around at least 6 times) we made it home, safe and sound.

TUB TIME

This morning the kids were all in the bath together. What kind of mother would I be if I missed the photo opportunity! This is Ryan's first experience sitting up in the bath. He couldn't decide if he liked it or not. Layla wasn't sure what she thought of sharing the bath with yet another brother. Austin's attitude is pretty much, the more the merrier. As long as he can sit closest to the faucet and turn it on when I am not looking.