Slow down, slow down, slow down! Time that is.
The past few days have been nonstop going... and truthfully I just want to lay down with my wonderful husband and precious boys and cuddle the day away! Alas, work, chores, and day to day demands just are not going to allow for that until... well, maybe Friday.
It all started with a snow day... WHAT?! Snow... already? Yes... fluffy white stuff covered the ground even before Halloween. Poor Shawn was confused thinking it was time to put up the Christmas Tree! To celebrate the weather conditions we watched our 1st Christmas movie of the season: "Mickey's Once Upon a Christmas." Ok, ok... I admit Christmas is on my mind and I am SOOO ready to get into the "holiday spirit."
Saturday morning (like 1:30am) our favoritest Uncle Cody & Aunt Lynda made their way up here to visit their favorite nephews! It had been too long (and too short of a visit.) Our relationship with these two is nothing short of wonderful. To be close to your brother-in-law/sister-in-law like this... knowing that some day these two are going to have kiddos that our kiddos will be close with... its such great feeling of FAMILY! Jon and Cody are beyond lucky to have this brother bond that just grows and grows.
Sunday the kiddos and I headed North (far far North) to MeMe & Pappy's house in bear country. I must say, as much as that drive stinks... it sure was beautiful scenery with the fall foliage varying in color at every turn. The kiddos enjoyed themselves with all the activity that surrounded them, but were happy to get home to their own beds... and toys.
Mommy & her Babes.
1st snowfall of the season.
Blowing Mama kisses :)
Good Morning Auntie and
Unkie!
Family Time.
Puzzle playing and just plain goofing around... that's what the big boys are for!
Daddy The Great!
Uncle Cody's
hereeeee! These visits not only make Shawn smile from ear to ear... but wind him up for about 3 weeks!
Cute Stuff.
Lovins.
Snuggle Bear.
"
Cheeeeese"
Sisters at heart <3
Munchkin Man.
The girls... and the littlest boys.
And the big boys!
Brothers... Friends.
Who says
inlaws can't get along ;)
"Bad Hair Day."
Never!
"I kissed a girl...."
GET THAT SONG OUT OF YOUR HEAD! I seriously debated posting this... but the humor behind this moment was too good not to share. Dear, Dear Jon caught this moment as he was taking a few pics of Lynda and I. We both leaned in at the EXACT same time to kiss each other on the cheek... and
OOOOOOPPS!!!! You can tell by the looks on our faces at the end that we were stunned at what just happened! Needless to say this was something that none of us will EVER forget!
This is what we MEANT to do!!!
What visit would be complete without a new adventure?
Old fashioned sugar cookie making fun!
Memories in the making.
Help from Uncle.
Measurements.
Dough.
Decorate.
Taste.
Admire.
Festive.
D-
lish!
Sunday: First stop... the goats.
MeMe's newest critters.
Monday: Outside time is a MUST in these woods.
Little Adventures.
So much to do... so little time.
Colorful.
Running.
Bigggg Tractor.
Hayride in the woods. This was haunted for Mommy since she's scared of the wild things up there!
Not sure what to think of this.
Acres & Acres of Trails.
Shawn's 1st 4-wheeler ride!
Landon 1st 4-wheeler ride too!
Now this was FUN!
One of Mommy's favorite things to do... and now one of the kiddos as well :)
More fun.
Beauty.
Autumn at its best.
Pappy's new hand crafted porch.
Smiles.
This Adorable Hat.
Where to next?
Shades of red.
Blue Eyed Babe.
Another hayride.
MeMe takin' it a bit fast.
Shawn loved this so much he just HAD to kiss his brother.
Precious. Sweet. Amazing. Love.
Little Guy.
Hall & Oats.
Pappy, MeMe, Sophie, and Linen.
