this October day...

this October day marks the third day that the hubby has been gone.   in all honesty..I don't dread him going on his annual hunting trip.  I think the 'only child' in me enjoys the alone time.  Each year I tackle something big...potty training or marking 90% of the Christmas shopping off my list.  however October seems a bit early to Christmas shop.  I must admit its kind of driving me crazy...not having a big project to accomplish.  
today I dressed the kids up in their halloween costumes to take a few photos.   halloween eve always is busy with and brewing with excitement, so its hard to get a few good shots and be in the moment.  we had the best time running around, middle of the day dressed up, just being silly, laughing.  its true what they say...the simple things in life are the best.  
so if it rains on halloween {60% chance here as of today} it will be okay. my halloween was made today.  just me and my boys.  hearing them laughing at each other, leaves crunching under their feet, was perfect.   

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Gentry's Farm...

one of my favorite things to do in the fall is to visit my favorite pumpkin patch.  

I always think back to the years before and think about how life

has changed since we first came here with an itty bitty Ethan.   

i love how thanksgiving comes right after fall...

it is during the fall that I start to slow down and see

how much I have to be grateful for.  

Ethan's new favorite "face"

brother like brother...

my boys at 19 months...I used to think they looked totally different...

one brown eyes, one light blue.  One blonde the other light brown.  

but these days they look and act more alike everyday.  

finally its fall...

its here...its finally here!  Its no secret fall is my favorite season and 

with it this year I have become unproductive.  I can't seem to keep

up with the laundry and grocery shopping.  Instead I am

potting mums, taking the kids to the zoo, fall shopping, watching too

much tv (our new fav), and taking the boys on walks.

Last weekend we celebrated two birthdays at a local vineyard.  I brought 

 these Pumpkin and Nutella Swirl Bars with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting.  

They were pretty yummy if I say so myself.

I recently made these Nutella brownies which seem to be a hit with the kids and adults.  

they were perfect for a neighborhood grill out!  Just grab and go.  

I have had too much fun ordering the boys fall clothes.  I shop online and only 

with a promo codes!  I saved 35% off everything I ordered from Gap Kids.  I must

say I can't get enough of their colored jeans for the boys.  However, 

mini Boden hold my wallet in their hands!  They are my all time fav.