Ahhh... FALL!!

Playing on the porch.....


Michael eating, I mean, EXPLORING with sand.


What I see on a daily basis... PICK ME UP, MOMMA!!


My sweet Jake


Hello there! LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOONG TIME, NO blog posts!! Yikes!!! What a "bad" little blogger I am! Just kidding... life is just too darn busy lately and I've really had to prioritize my time. Unfortunately, posting has went to the way side. You know the scenario, just feeling pulled in a million and one directions and trying to make my family a priority. Besides trying to take a few minute for myself each night to unwind, relax, and spend time with the hubby, nights are spent having family dinners, enjoying playing in the bath, coloring pictures with Jacob, and reading bedtime stories. It's wonderful. Seriously!! I love my life!!! Jacob is such a sweet boy. He is loving his new preschool and is THRIVING!! They are so kind and I am so thankful that I have a place that I trust takes care of him and teaches not only academic skills, but how to be a good human being. He asked me last night to color a picture with him and of course I said YES! He said, "Momma, you color SO NICELY... how do you do it?" My heart melted. I told him he colored just as nice as me!! He already writes his name (I didn't force him to learn it.. he just loves to write and draw!) Michael is great... CRAZY like a monkey, but wonderful! Babbling and running around, and his little, or shall I say BIG personality is shining through! He has quite the sense of humor and loves his big brother. He idolizes him. He's a good eater and although he's teething and getting his molars, which has caused him a lot of pain, I love him dearly. Michael loves being outdoors and I found him eating sand the other day. So is the life of a toddler... LOL. Chris's birthday is this weekend...21 again. ;-) Just kidding... he said the sweetest thing the other night. I told him I wanted to get him something to make him feel special and let him know how much I love him. He told me, "Rachel, every day is like my birthday. I love my life and you make me feel loved every day." Music to my ears.... :-) I have much gratitude for my life. I am learning every day and cherish every single moment I get. It goes by way too fast... Hope everyone else is just as happy and well. Lots of love.