We went to the Pumkin Patch last night. Jacob had so much fun running around and tried to pick up every pumpkin he saw. We came home and carved our pumpkins and then Jacob played and made a mess with all the insides and seeds. We put them outside on the porch that night and the next day they were gone! All that was left behind was one of the pumpkin tops. How sad! :( Well, at least Jacob will be happy when we carve new ones.

Falling leaves

It's really starting to feel like fall. The leaves are falling and the air is getting brisk. Jacob played forever in the leaves at the park this morning. He loved shuffling his feet through the leaves and said "Oh no" everytime one fell from above. Fun times.

BFF

Parker and Jacob have been friends since birth :). They are only 6 weeks apart. It's been so much fun to see them grow, learn and play together. When Jacob sees Parker, he smiles and dances and has so much to say to his little friend. And Jacob loves his *Auntie Sar* He always wants her to hold him, he sits on her lap all the time and lights up when he hears that we're going to see Sarah and Parker. The boys favorite thing to do together lately is running down hills or any sort of incline. It's adorable.

Long time Friends

Sarah, Natalie, Kirsten and I got together the other night to celebrate Natalie and Sarah's birthdays. Natalie and I have known each other since Kindergarden and Sarah and Kirsten since Elementary school. The four of us met up in 7th grade and have been friends ever since. The four of us have been through so much together and it seems like just yesterday we were having sleepovers at Sarah's house, eating ruffles and ranch and talking to boys outside her window. :) Our friendships have grown immensely over the years and I am very thankful to have these great girls in my life!

Cousins

Daniel and Steven came over Friday night for a sleepover. Jacob always has the best time with them. He calls them both "Dee"... kind of a combo between their names :) We can already tell how much Jacob looks up to and wants to be like his older cousins. The boys kept us laughing the whole time. Steven tried to convince us that they didn't have to brush their teeth at night and that their bedtime on the weekends was 12:00pm, while Daniel amazed us how with how well he can rock the drums on Rock Band.

Hot, hot, hot!

It's been a HOT october so far but Jacob doesn't mind because he LOVES LOVES LOVES the water. From two showers a day, to the tub, to playing with the hose (or "hoo" as Jacob calls it), to brushing his teeth while putting his feet in the sink... if it involves water, Jacob's into it. Oh, and he finally likes swim lessons. It only took him 5 months! LOL! But he finally hit a turning point and we're very proud of him.