Pumpkin Patch.

We finally got Charlotte to a Pumpkin Patch! We got to go with our new good friends la familia Perez- a.k.a. Brandon, Niccole, Elias, Josiah, & baby Selah. A day filled with pumpkins and Kettle Korn. Happy Fall. P.S. Ella, the picture with Charlotte and Pablo was for you. 

Fa la la la la la la la la.

Merry Christmas early. I got this off of the Seays blog. Liz told us about Advent Conspiracy last year and sad to say, we were too deep into the old rut of Christmas to make a total change for how we were spending our money...but this year will be different. 

The focus of Advent Conspiracy is returning the focus of Christmas to the birth of Christ through serving. One way to do that is to spend less money on gifts i.e. using creative avenues for gifts (as in making them) so that more $ is freed up to give to those in need.We plan on making a lot of our gifts for friends and family...and since we love photography...we will probably try to use that in some creative way. Or perhaps I can have Caleb do something musically? Hmmm...anyway...

We have experienced loss this year...namely losing Caleb's dad and having my sister and her family moving half way around the world...and we are reminded more than ever that people are what matters. Christmas will have a new emphasis this year...relationships and gratitude. Please watch this video below for more details on the real heart of Christmas and how you can impact the lives of others and experience God through giving this holiday season.

Mini Me.

One of my dreams for a while has been to drive a mini cooper (we borrowed it from Uncle John) and this weekend it came true on our trip to San Antonio. Well, technically, I did not drive, just rode, which was good enough for me. Just a word to the ladies, ALWAYS keep a rubber band and bobby pins in your purse...you never know when you may ride in a convertible. I did sit in the back so I could block the little one from the wind.

Charlotte in the back seat.

Us with Alison (BFF from high school) and Brennan.

Fair Day.

Here are some pics from our fun day at the State Fair. The weather was perfect and the company was a blast! Ferris Wheel and  everything fried...what more can you ask for? 

Jason & Michael.

Faith & Evan.

What the...

Ferris Wheel friends.

Ferris Wheel. Charlotte didn't like it as much as we did.

Josh & Lily.

Jason & Preston.

Caleb & Charlotte (sporting mommy's glasses).

Good eats.

Me (excuse my deformed head-weird lens) & Charlotte.

Who are you going to vote for?

Kind of a loaded question...I know. But I honestly have not decided who I am voting for. Even if you already know,  take this short questionnaire to see which candidate you most agree with...if may be eye-opening. Thank you God that you are not Republican or a Democrat.

Walk around the pond.

After purchasing a new lens for our camera, we headed to the pond with Charloo.

Aina and Charloo kicking it in the stroller.

The Gooch shows her serious side.

Perfect in every way.

Feeding Charlotte

Here is a clip of me feeding Charlotte as well as me disagreeing with Aina about the size of Charloo's belly.