Fall in Full Force

The trees this week are so beautiful!

Last year we had a huge snow in September. I think that froze everything so fast that the colors just didn't do what they're doing this year. I drive around in awe that we get to just look at all these colors on everyday errands. Our walk to school is crisp and so pretty, the tree in front of our house is such a bright gold that it fills the boys room with this beautiful light, and all our drives around town feel as fun as going to look at Christmas lights. It's so pretty here!

We had our last soccer Saturday. Luckily the coach was a super fun guy who Bennett totally jived with, so that kid ran and ran and ran more than any game this season. I won't say he touched the ball much more than normal... he was still pretty unaware of that :) But his happy prancing and hard work at keeping up with the crowd was adorable to watch. Westin's good friend on the team was back and they scored lots of goals together and had fun winning their last game.

We had a Mummy Dinner this week that the boys loved, watched our nephew's football game broadcast, had a primary program practice at the church, and loved watching the boys say their parts and sing their songs on Sunday.

Mornings are getting a little rougher and the boys craziness is coming inside more as it gets colder which has me nervous for winter a bit... but we're doing ok :)

Two weeks to baby!

It's getting ridiculous.

Suddenly craved an old childhood favorite treat...
toaster strudels > pop tarts.

Finally organized all sizes of boys shoes in the house for the first time ever.

Clean dresser for about 20 seconds before...

Baby Central is back in our lives :)
Please note the vaseline and gauze...
this is our fourth circumcision, and the first time we won't be running to the store for those things after the miserable appointment. We've reached professional prep mode around here right in time to retire :)

Downstairs station too, because...
I'm not looking forward to a two-level newborn experience,
but it is what it is and we'll do just fine!

Mummy Dinner night! First up, mummy dogs.
If this looks like I'm an awesome fun mom even while pregnant,
think about how much easier it is to buy hot dogs and pillsbury crescent dough than actually make dinner.
Work smarter, not harder.

And then, mummy hand pies!
I did make the filling from apples from our tree,
but bought the puff pastry dough and I don't regret it.

Eyes make everything Halloween.

We got to catch our nephew's high school football game broadcast this weekend and it was so fun to watch him!

Getting some bulk orders sent out!
This makes my heart super happy.

This tree! Bright yellow.
Now it's a beautiful burnt golden color.
Michael looks at it with both an appreciation for how beautiful it is,
and a healthy fear for when those leaves all fall down.

Headed to a little girls night with Aimee and Diane to celebrate baby boy coming,
so sweet of them and so fun to go to dinner with them.
I sent this picture to Ali and said, "my face when I realized I think this is the last time I wear maternity jeans." Those have no business existing.

Medals at soccer! Bennett kept saying, "They're so nice to give us these! They are just so nice!"

So fun having these two cuties on the same team this year. Their ages and the team breakdowns hit a sweet spot but from now on they'll mostly be on different teams.

I wish this captured the yellow tree better,
and the way it makes the house feel.
I'm just obsessed with it right now.

Pumpkin harvest!
The boys were so proud of the two pumpkins they grew.
Camden is quite happy with the spontaneous gourds, too.