Fall Fun

this has to be my favorite time of year.

with all the change of colors, warm clothes and fun family activities.

there has just always been something special I can see and feel during this time.

yesterday was the perfect example; a perfect, beautiful day.

& we spent it playing at our local pumpkin patch.

Wordless Wednesday

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This weekend was another fun one!

While the fiance's sister-in-law and niece were in town from Texas,

the whole family decided to make their way out to the pumpkin patch.

The kids rode pony's. Fed the animals. Blew up pumpkins.

Got their faces painted. Ran through the pumpkin patch.

& overall, had a great time!!

My Grand-Parents

The foundation of love and devotion that my family was built on,
came from these two people; my Gramma and Grandpa.



Neither of them came from stability.
Neither of them had both parents in the home growing up.
Neither had it all. Neither came from much.
Neither can say much about the family they came from.
... but somehow they were able to give us everything, and more.

I can ask my Gramma anything, and she will selflessly give me an answer that took her years to learn. I can still cuddle with her on the couch, and giggle about nothing. She taught me alot about life; from driving to what to look for in a man. She is my second mom, an amazing friend and a huge part of who I am.
My Grandpa is the most loved and adored man in my life, and being his only grand-daughter, I feel just as special in his eyes. Nothing can stop the smile that spreads across our faces when we see each other; he is without a doubt, the greatest man I'll ever know. Funny, sweet, and a true gentleman... he left my future husband with some big expections to fill.

I honestly don't feel any more loved, then when I am in their presence.
I don't get any more support, then I do from their shoulders.
I am so blessed to know them, love them and have them to learn from.

Dearest Daughter.

Three years ago today, at 7:47am, you came into my world. You weighed 7lbs 7oz, and were a little over 19 inches long. As a newborn you were calm and content; happy to just eat and sleep. At a year old, it was already clear that your personality and temperament were much like mine; stubborn. You loved Elmo, your stuffed animals, and your mommy. You had a laugh that could make anyone smile, and a cry that would break hearts. At two years old, you knew over 100 words and weren't afraid to use them! You were sassy, and fearless; determined to do everything we told you not to, and more. Your brother was your best friend, and your mommy was still your biggest comfort. Today, you are three years old, and still sassy as ever. You love all kinds of animals, your baby dolls and playing in my make-up. Your curiosity and love for life are beautiful to watch. With such a sweet and loving personality, their hasn't been anyone you've met yet that you can't say HI to. You have a beauty that is stunning, and a strength inside of you that I'm so proud of.

I love you 'blue-eyes', so much more than you will ever know, and am so proud to be your mother..♥