Moving into a new room

We have moved Sadie into her new room and so far it is going great! She really likes her new bed and has stayed in it for a week now. Having grandparents here the week of her birthday really helped us get it done. Without them there is not way we would have finished. I'm so thankful the transition has been smooth and she loves it so much. She is growing up so fast. Now I just have to get the nursery ready for Claire. Moving in baby clothes, getting the baby stuff out of the attic, etc. At this point, I have just closed the door and I'm procrastinating. I do have 7 weeks to get it done. (Hopefully!)

The Pumpkin Patch

We made it to the Pumpkin Patch today or at least as Pumpkin Patch as it gets for West Texas. It was windy and dusty, but what isn't out here! Sadie had fun running through the pumpkins and we got a few pictures so I would call it successful. She even ended up with a pumpkin.

Holding on to the pumpkin so she doesn't blow away!

Looking them all over.

She picked a pumpkin, now we just have to get back to the car.

She did it! (with a little help from Daddy)

Sadie turns 2!

It's hard to believe that Sadie has turned two. It actually has been about a week, but life is just flying by these days and this has been my first chance to blog. Actually, I tried to get it done a couple days ago, but the cameara wouldn't download the pictures, then the internet was being irritating and after about thirty minutes, I gave up. So, here we are, trying again.

We have had a very busy October with getting Sadie's new room ready, family visiting, celebrating a birthday, doctor's appointments, school, etc. Thanks to lots of help from grandparents, I think we got most of it accomplished. Now on to Sadie...

She has turned 2 and is loving every minute, or at least she acts like she is. She is such a happy little girl and we are so thankful for her. She just has a joy inside her that I really think is contangious. She is in a "baby music" class that a teacher at Gabe's school is doing once a week. She is close to the oldest one in the class and she dances around and loves to participate. She also goes to "tumblebugs" once a week and has a lot of fun with that. She can jump with two feet now on the trampoline and can walk across the soft little balance beam by herself. Don't ask her to do a front roll though, she will quickly say, "No." It's a parent and tot class so Gabe will just pick her up and flip her over so she has to do it, but for some reason she never wants to. She loves to get her stamps and a "sicle" after class. (that's what she says for popsicle)

Our sweet Sadie is talking and talking now and learning new words everyday. She keeps us laughing and half the time we are guessing trying to figure out what she is saying. Once we get it, it makes perfect since, but it can take us a while sometimes. She says," Cackle, Cackle" for "Twinkle, Twinkle" and she says this anytimes she sees something with stars on it. She also asks for "apples" whenever she wants oatmeal and we don't really know why. That's just a couple of her funny ones right now. She also thinks that she knows what color things are, but she says everything is blue or pink.

We are just loving being with our sweet girl and are looking forward to what God has planned for her. Everyone has told us that time will fly by and the first two years definitley have. I know it's about to get really crazy at our house for a while, but I also know that it is only going to get better. Sadie has brought us such joy and I just love being her mom. I love when comes running and says, "Mama, Mama." I love that I get to kiss her each morning and tell her I love her everyday. I also love that I get to share her joy with other people and watch her bring others happiness. She is trully a blessing! I love you sweet girl! Happy 2nd birthday!

About to dive in to the cupcake. She actually blew out the candle byherself.

She didn't quite know what to do when we were singing Happy Birthday.

We were so glad that Fred, Alison, and Ian were able to come down for the afternoon since they have now moved to Amarillo. When they got to our house, Gabe and Fred were wearing the same shirt. Too funny!

Some of our friends that were able to come over. We are so blessed to have such great friends who give us so much support!

A sneak peak at Claire

Well, we had our last ultrasound today for Claire. The technician couldn't get a really clear shot because of where the cord was or something like that. I'm not exactly sure what she said was in the way, but they are still precious to us. She also didn't really like being bothered. She has a big frown in one of the pictures so we said she is going to be tempermental. (like her daddy!) Anyway, once again, I realize these aren't the cutest pictures to everyone, but grandparents sure do like them.

They said that everything is measuring good and she seems to be growing just fine. She weighs 3 pounds so far and they said that is just where she should be so we are eagerly anticipating December 18 and looking forward to holding our sweet girl!

Check out that frown. She's not even out of the womb yet!

A Surprise Package From Nana!

I wanted to post a few pictures for Nana. Sadie received a suprise package from Nana yesterday and loves her new "Gabba Gabba" toys. I didn't think she knew who all the characters were, but Gabe would ask her each one and she could pull them out of the bag. It is amazing what they pick up so quick and a little scary too. Anyway, just wanted Nana to see how excited she was to get the toys. Thanks for the jacket and blanket too. She liked going, "Night, Night" with her new "Babies." (that's what she calls blankets.)

Saying "Cheese" with her new toys.

The best picture I could get of her excitement when she opened them.

Playing, and playing, and playing!

Fall Fun-A day full of firsts!

A couple of weeks ago we went to the Apple Orchard for the Annual Apple Butter Festival. It was a nice cool Saturday, really the first cool weekend we've had so it was nice to be outside. It did start raining while we were there, but we were about to leave so we just got a little wet heading back to the car. There was a lot to do and Sadie is getting to where she can do most of the stuff and loves to do whatever the other kids are doing and does not want to miss out.

We had our first try at face painting. She actually was still was the girl painted it (which is a miracle), but she wiped it with her hand as soon as she was done. She just had a pink smear on her face. I figure for her first time, that's not too bad. She didn't know it was a flower anyway.

She also had her first round in a bounce house. This was a little scary for me watching from the outside. She did ok, but held up the line to go down the slide and got caught up in a couple kids so we took her out early. She was not happy with that, but quickly got over it with the apple and cantalope samples!

Here she is displaying her mini-pumpkin. She loved it and held it all the way home. It is no longer of interest to her 2 weeks later so it is decorating the window sill.

Walking with Daddy towards the apple trees. I didn't really get any good pictures of the orchard. They had a freeze last spring and there weren't really apples to pick so we mostly stayed at the kids' area.

And of course, Sadie's favorite part was the petting zoo. Whenever the sheep would, "Baaaa!" Sadie would shake her head and "Baaaa!" back at them. The zoo owners seemed to enjoy watching her as much as we did!

Growing up so fast!

I am just shocked everyday at how much Sadie is growing up. I took some pictures over the last couple weeks and she is just becoming such a little girl. I guess that's good since Claire will be here soon. She definitely has her moments, but I think being back to a regular routine is good for all of us. I noticed today that she is starting to outgrow some shirts and pants are getting a little short. It doesn't really feel like time is going by really fast, but she is just changing so much these days and talking like crazy. Anyway, here's a few pictures from the last couple weeks.

This is my favorite. She loves trying on my shoes, but don't the running shoes just look so natural on her. It won't be long!

One more with the running shoes.

She's "reading" our teacher association magazine and telling us all about it.

Lincoln came over for a little while so we went on a walk. It's a workout pushing that stroller. Good thing Gabe was around to go with us. I think I made it about half a block.

Sadie and Daddy vacuuming together. She loves to help.

All dressed for church.

And one more close up.