Friday Phone Dump

We have had a busy week and I am behind on Gray's 15 month post!  Hopefully I get it up tomorrow...so until then here is a little photo dump from my phone.  

1. Saturday we had a bonfire with some of our friends to celebrate Artie's birthday.

2.Gray looking cute drinking from a straw cup.

3.Our "baby" class got their costumes in this week!  They are going to be monkeys and have a tulle "tail"- a pair of cute monkey ears will complete their outfit! Sassy girls!

4.On Artie's actual birthday we went to a pumpkin patch and then to dinner.  Gray was so hungry he was stuffing chips in his mouth!

5. Gray's Halloween costume came in the mail- he was going to be a cow but Artie did not like any of the cow faces so now he is a puppy!

6.We met some blog friends for lunch this week and he was worn out on the way home.

7.Grayson's first piece of art- and you better believe it is hanging on our fridge!

8.Gray was so in such a good mood the other day!  He has been cutting teeth this week and has been a bit grumpy.

Well I hope you have had a fabulous week!  I am enjoying the fall weather and looking forward to some fun fall things this weekend!

Pumpkin Patch

Artie and I were SO excited to take Gray to a pumpkin patch this year!  There is a corn maze/pumpkin patch nearby and so we hopped in the car and headed over.  It made it an extra special day because it was also Artie's birthday!!  Gray was not so sure at first but once he saw the animals- he was so excited!  (you can not tell by any of these pictures because he would not smile for the camera haha!)

On the hay ride

Mom....stop. 

He called all of the animals gogs (dogs) ha!

He found a little guy

Too big to pick up...

So I will just eat it

Uh oh...she is going to tell me "no no"

Hey!  Why didn't we get that big one? 

If I sit my little one on top of the big one they will have to buy that one too! 

   Despite the look on his face he did have a great time!  Isn't that shirt adorable?  My dear friend Rebecca made it!  The day at the pumpkin patch a success.  We can not wait to go back next year! 

I LOVE FALL!!!  

Happy Birthday Artie!

Happy Birthday to the best daddy and husband in the whole world! 

Gray and I love you very much!!

New Friends

When I started writing a blog, I never thought I would read about people I did not know in real life.  One blog that I stumbled upon was Faith's and she was (is) such an encouragement to me.  She was going through infertility and I could relate with her.  I had begun a journey that no one in my real life was walking.  I did not know a single person who was struggling to have a child and I felt alone.  Once I read her blog, I felt validated.  She was uplifting and just what I needed!  

Last week she was visiting some friends in Gatlinburg and I knew it was the perfect time to meet!  We met at this adorable restaurant in Pigeon Forge called The Partridge and Pear.  I was a little nervous but that immediately went away.  I felt like we were old friends!  We literally did not stop talking the whole time Ha!  Poor Chad!  I was so embarrassed at the table because Gray acted like a maniac the whole time...he did not act like himself AT ALL.  Isn't it like that with all children though?  Yes.  Once we were forced to finish finished with lunch we wanted to talk more!  We sat outside and just talked and talked.  Of course I had to snap a few pictures!  I really wanted to take more but Gray was not having it!  

And yes- she is as beautiful in real life as she is in pictures! 

Can I just say what a blessing she and Chad are to me?  Seeing them with Grayson solidifies what wonderful parents they will be. (Not that I had any doubt ha!)  They were so helpful at lunch trying to wrangle Gray (I promise he never acts like that!!).  

It was such a great day and I wished they lived closer.  I am so thankful for this crazy little blog world!  

Band Competition

A few weeks ago the Greeneville High School Band competed in the Foothills Classic band contest.  This time of year is my absolute favorite!  I love love love going to band contests and Ashley feels the same way.  We like to go to the contest a little earlier and see the other bands performing.   The girls did an amazing job- we were so proud!  Unfortunately, this contest did not have a majorette judge!  

Ashley and I

It takes us a minute to get serious...

OK.  That's better!!!

I love these girls!  Luckily we will have one more year with all of them.  I am so thankful to be able to continue to part of this sport!  

Text Message

A text between Artie and I...

True Story.  He is worth every penny...and so is that giraffe these day!

Wordless Wednesday

*Explanation*- I must have dropped a piece of food behind the trash can and the poodle was trying hard to get it.  Gray thought this was the funniest sight ever!