Fall is FINALLY here!!!

FINALLY...Fall is in the air and we are soooo glad!! Fall has to be the best season, if you ask me. I love everything about fall, the colors, the cooler weather and the anticipation of the holiday seasons. Welcome Fall we are so glad you are here!!

Blake continues to amaze us each day at 28 months Blake:

Is communicating very well, each day there is something knew he can verbalize, he loves to tell us "one more time" for something we need to do again, "mommy has to go to work" and "she will be back" when I am leaving for work.

His hair is VERY long and he hates getting it cut so we go as long as we can between hair cuts.

His eyes are still stark blue, he can claim them from his daddy, and both great-granddaddy's.

His favorite things are trains, BIG trucks, being outside, his blanket and pap, Marley and Berkley, looking for the moon and stars, listening for the train whistle, and let us not forget the best of all the ICE CREAM TRUCK.

His favorite shows are Super Why, Dora the Explore and Diego, The Wonder Pets, The Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, Handy Manny and that super-dee-duper purple dinosaur Barney.

His favorite movies: Horton Hears a Who is still number 1, followed by the Lion King

He absolutely hates loud noises that are at a close distance, hence the reason the "Big Dig" in Greenville this weekend only last 5 minutes for us.

He loves to color and draw, driving his golf cart and john deere tractor around on the driveway, playing on the swing set, climbing his rock wall, dancing and singing to his favorite songs and building all kind of things out of his blocks.

He loves to sing the "La La" song by Rod Stewart.

We took a HUGE step this last weekend...it is terrible to say but we have not been to church since Blake was born. I will not give you all the reason, or excuses, as you may be thinking but we FINALLY went as a family this past Sunday. I will have to say I was more anxious than anyone, but Blake did fine, they said it took about 10 to 15 minutes for him to relax a little but by the time we came to get him he was playing with the blocks on the floor and didn't look traumatized at all, which filled this mamas' heart with joy. They say it gets better each time, I hope that is the same with us.

Here are some priceless moments from this past week.

A boy and his dogs, there is no better friendship than this!

This is just one of those priceless moments.

Oh...The love of Milkshakes!!

Blake has had a runny nose and sore throat this past week so I introduced him to milkshakes and they are a hit!!

Sharing with daddy.

Milkshake=Happy little boy!

Love this face!

Blake's first play buddy.

Blake has found a new friend to pal around with. Harker and Blake have become great friends over the past few weeks and it thrills my heart to see Blake interacting with him so well. We meet Harker and his mommy at the park at least once a week and on this past Saturday we had great fun at Roper Mountain Science Center. Here are a few pictures from the past few play dates.

Yes! Blake did touch the snake, again and again, and not to the likings of his mommy!

Ahoy mates!

Check out those chicks!! No really wonder what they are looking at so intensely.

I love this..like to old men shooting the bull.

Checking out the caterpillars, Blake and Harker got to place them on the butterfly bushes.

Blake and Harker waiting for the train to come by.

Random Shots

Blake and Berkley have become the best of pals, he refers to her as "Hey Berks."

Blake loves to wear his daddy's shoes.

Blake and Berkley hanging outside together.