GO BIG BLUE! GO BIG BLUE! GO BIG BLUE!

Kentucky basketball had their first game last night. This year Mark and I predict TOTAL domination! Aaron dressed for the occasion (thank you grandmommy for his first UK shirt). Also, Aaron is 5 months old today. I can't believe it!

Why is is that all kids love the remote?

Sitting up all by myself!

Born to love UK! (He's watching the game)

Fun with cousin Eli

So we came to Cookeville yesterday to spend Halloween with Matt, Lori and Eli. I am very proud to say that my son did excellent going to sleep. Since Eli still sleeps in his parents room, he was nice and let Aaron sleep in his crib. Aaron slept exactly like he does at home and didn't even cry. We love Matt and Lori. It is so relaxing to be at their house. Eli is getting so big already. I have decided that our trips should not be so far apart next time. So, we had attempt #2 at rice cereal. It have to say, it went SO MUCH BETTER. He took it so much better and actually seemed to like it a little. We also introduced the sippy cup. He really likes it, or likes to chew on it. It's amazing how much different a month has made for him. Tonite we go to Matt and Lori's church for a Halloween party. More pictures to come.

Sippy Cup Time!

planning fencing techniques with Uncle Matt and Daddy

The Cousins (-1) - we missed you Elayna

Burgess Falls Hike

On our way to Matt and Lori's tonite, we stopped by Burgess Falls for a short hike. It was GORGEOUS! All the trees were so beautiful and Aaron really seemed to love sitting in his little pack (even though it's too small). He was so cute. His eyes got huge when he saw the falls. We didn't go right down to the edge of the falls because it was so misty and wet, and since the wind was blowing so hard I figured it wouldn't be good for the little boy to get that close. Daddy went down there of course and took pictures. Here are some pictures from our adventure!

Burgess Falls

Our family

Mommy and Aaron on top of the falls

Trunk or Treat

Last night we did Trunk or Treat before Bible class. Aaron went as a giraffe..very cute. He was worn out by the time it was over. He did sleep through the first half of it though. Mr. Gary (youth minister) took him and he sat in the back of his troop as the parade of children passed by and admired our little giraffe and got their candy. It was a great night. I met people I didn't know from our community and was glad to see a lot of new faces. Here are some pictures.

Our Small group

Mommy and Aaron giving out candy

Dreaming of candy he can't have....thanks Mr. Gary!

Love that thumb!

sucking his thumb while riding "Hank"

playing while mommy fixes dinner

So Aaron is officially a thumb sucker. He has been working on it now for weeks. Yesterday after I put him down for a nap he immediately stuck his thumb in his mouth. He sucks it during the day too while he is playing. I realize it is a hard habit to break, but I am still happy for it. He will eventually quit and at least he is self soothing and I don't have to go in every hour and put it back in his mouth. Tonite is trunk-or-treat before Bible class. I only have another month with my Wednesday night class before the quarter is over. It has gone by fast and we still have big things ahead before it ends!

sweet, sweet boy!

I know it's not Halloween yet, but I can't help it. Jenny and I put his costume on this weekend and took pictures. He is the cutest little giraffe I have ever seen (I realize I'm biased). He is actually almost too long to fit into it. It's a 3-6mo size, but he seems to be getting longer by the day and some of his 6mo clothes fit now. What am I going to do? Thank goodness for consignment sales!

visitors!

Jenny, Jerry, Lucy, Jasper and BABA came this weekend. We are so glad we finally got Baba to come visit. I just have to say....I LOVE THAT WOMAN! She is the best grandmother/great-grandmother EVER! Joann (Mark's aunt-sort of) also came to visit for the evening. Mark and Jerry worked on the fence until dark (of course), and the women just sat and watched Aaron for him to make one little facial expression and just died laughing when he did. This morning Aaron didn't wake up until almost 9am...shocking. Baba and I got to spend some time making her homemade biscuits (I'm trying to master them STILL), and talking about life. I am so thankful that she came down to visit. I spent all this time cleaning before she came so she would get to just visit and relax...what was I thinking? I would say that she spent most of the time washing dishes, mopping, wiping counters, and anything else she could think of to clean. I don't know what I thought she would do anything other than that; it's all she does at home. So the goal after today is that the fence will be totally completed and horses will be walking around in our pasture eating the grass. I'll take a FINAL picture tomorrow. For now, enjoy that pictures/videos.

making biscuts