This year has been magic and I have SO much to be grateful for.

For the best baby boy in the universe who loves cuddles, laughs, and has the sweetest personality.
For a sweet husband who works hard for our family.
For an amazing job that is flexible and allows me to be with Graham.
For a smooth delivery of our little baby.
For my family and Randy’s family who are so good to us.
For our friends who make our life fun and help us still feel cool even though we’re old parents now.
For the exciting things that are coming ahead with Randy graduating and his internship.
For Target and fuzzy blankets and good smelling candles.
For chocolate treats and all of Graham’s cute little cousins.
For a million hands to help us with moving and babysitting and everything else.
For long walks with G in the stroller.
For Netflix original movies and good books.
For a loving Savior and God who help me when I fall short, which is often.

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

Randy and I are SO blessed to have the best friends. We went to Friendsgiving this year and had the BEST time. Spencer’s and his family were so sweet to let us go to their gorgeous home, Alexon did tons and tons of cooking, Graham got passed around and was eating up the attention until he fell asleep, and then we did the dishes with our closest pals (which is a huge part of our Friendsgiving tradition) and talked until late. We are so lucky!!

We went to our ward trunk or treat party and I LOVE how our costumes turned out! I’m so excited for actual Halloween and to see how Graham reacts to all the kids and the adventures.

Happy Halloween from Carl, Ellie, and Russell (from the movie Up)

We drove through the canyon and saw the changing leaves. We listened to John Denver, Take Me Home Country Roads and Annie’s Song. Right as the chorus swelled in Annie’s Song, an eagle flew up into the air and took my breath away. Graham couldn’t stop staring out the window, so quiet and thoughtful.

We walked up the path and Graham stared at the leave and chipmunks running through the trees.

I cried as we drove down the canyon, Sunshine On My Shoulders playing. The song that made Graham jump in my belly when I was pregnant. He couldn’t stop staring out the window. I couldn’t stop crying.

It was the best moment with my best friend.

We took Graham to the pumpkin patch with our family this weekend and had so much fun! Graham loved playing with his cousin Charlotte and seeing all the pumpkins, and nibbling on the chocolate and glazed donut frosting!

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We can’t believe our little monster is so big!

•he is so smiley and happy all the time, and loves being the center or attention
•he tried solid food for the first time and loves to eat and taste everything
•he enjoys walks, baths, and playing with his toys
•he always wants to interrupt or sing along whenever anyone talks
•he’s getting a bit of stranger danger and is nervous when mom and dad aren’t in sight
•he’s chewing on his feet now along with his hands, and anything else he can grab
•he had a grumpy few days but got through the four month sleep regression and is back to sleeping really well!