Pumpkin Patch 2011

We headed to the pumpkin patch a couple days ago to take some pictures and pick out some pumpkins!  When I was going through these pictures, I had to laugh.  It is so hard to get everyone doing what they should be!  Ha!  Enjoy the pictures...

This is Hudson's new thing...he points at everything and says...Oooooo! Love it!

My Little Monsters!

I LOVE how Hudson is checking Kyler out!

Lookin' Cute!

Sunday Fun!

Last Sunday, Justin had the day off.  The WHOLE day...no throwing program...no meetings...no road trips!  The ENTIRE day at home!  To be honest I can not tell you the last time he has had nothing work related to do...I want to say February!  So crazy!  Anyways, we took full advantage of it! 
We started off the day by going on a walk.  Last weekend, we had a cold front move through and it was in the low 80s.  Yes, they call that a cold front!  I think its pretty funny! Ha!  Needless to say, the weather was beautiful!

This is what we saw on our walk! 

 Then we headed to the aquarium.  Kyler LOVES going and has been wanting to take Daddy to show him the "wish"...aka fish! 

Checking it out!

Jellyfish!

SHARKS!

The beach that we like to go to is right next to the aquarium, so we packed a lunch and had a picnic on the beach!

Hudson was way more into chasing birds than going into the water and as for Kyler...he spent most of his time by the tent!  We have got to get these boys lovin' the water!  They did each take a quick swim with Daddy though!

One worn out Beach Babe!

Walking. Snacks. Cute.

Since Kyler has been going to school a couple mornings a week, I get a chance to spend some one on one time with Hudson!  He is at a great age right now and of course I think he is just precious!  He is mastering the art of walking...FINALLY!  He walks with his arms straight up in the air!  It is a pretty funny balancing technique.  Here are some pictures I took this past week! 

 

Of course I can't forget the other sweetie!  You have one guess who Kyler wants to be JUST like...

Yep, that's right!  Still wants to be just like his Daddy...sunglasses on his hat and all!

This video was from the first day he decided he should really walk more than a couple steps! 

First Day of PreK!

Now that we have settled back in and things have returned to normal, I am hoping to be a more consistent blogger! 
This past week Kyler started his first day of PreK and he absolutely loved it!  He said some pretty funny things that I have to share.  On the way to school he said, "Mom, I think I am going to need to cry a little bit today at school!"  Ha, he cracks me up and actually we had no tears.  Just a little shyness that lasted all of five minutes! 
When I went to pick him up I asked him how his day went.  He said, " Well Mom, I didn't get kicked out!"  Trying not to laugh, I told him I was proud about that!  He proceeds to tell me, "I didn't suck my thumb or use any naughty words!"  Awesome - this is definitely the pep talk he received from Daddy! More on the thumb sucking later...it is a blog post all of its own!

So here are some picture of the big PreK boy on his first day!

Adios State College!

Well, we have survived another baseball summer!  Our time in State College was absolutely wonderful!  We met some great people, watched LOTS of baseball, and made memories that will last a lifetime!  There will definitely be things that we will miss...

1.) Our "cabin" - Yes, we made our one bedroom, one bathroom cabin work for the summer and to be honest it was perfect for us!  Both of our kids slept in closets!  We were about 20 feet from the Spring Creek.  Kyler was able to do some fishing, throw rocks, help in the garden, and see lots of deer and bunnies.  He enjoyed batting practice in the yard EVERYDAY!  He also made a great friend this summer, Mr. Gary, who gave him LOTS of Gator rides and let him help mow on the big John Deere tractor.  To say Kyler was in his element would be an understatement!

2.)  There is something about living in a college town...It's exciting.  There is always something to do!  Justin's baseball stadium was right beside the football field.  Kyler was fascinated with how big it was and asked me all summer when we were going to a game! Ha!

3.) Hanging out with Daddy in the bullpen.  Before every home game, I took the boys early so they could see their Daddy.  Justin would take them down on the field and Kyler would "warm up" in the bullpen!  It was really cute!  Kyler loves being one of the big boys!

4.) Last but not least...We will definitely miss our cousins.  We were only about 3 hours from our family in New Jersey which meant that when Justin was gone on a really long road trip, I would pack up the boys and we would head to NJ to spend time with our family.  We got to see Missouri cousins as well as Mimi!  It was wonderful to be near some family for the summer since we don't live by anyone the remainder of the year.  Kyler can't wait until he is "big like Bryce!"  He has also been asking me when we are going to Aunt Mel and Uncle Jer's house....he does not understand they are no longer a car drive away!