Trick or Treat? I will take the treat!

Here we go... I'm heading to the neighbors (Ironically, The James Family)

think I will try to scare them
Thank you!

I'm off to eat this before my parents take it away

Yummy!

Melts "on" your mouth... not in your hands.

Happy Halloween!

Our little lion
Aunt Dorie and Henry

GiGi and Jane

It takes a real boy to wear this outfit

Cowgirl Mary Frances

Katherine as a Medieval girl named Eva

Lion on the loose

Does it get any cuter than this?

3 Alarm Fire!!!

Amy and PJ

Everyone needs a little red wagon!

Come on Panthers...Play some football...

Is there a Full Moon Tonight?

The next Michael Phelps?????

Go Northeastern State Riverhawks!

Hello Great Grandma in OK - I can't wait to meet you!

Cherished Moments

Today, I (Katie) had a flash forward of 13 years. As I was cheerfully playing in a pile of leaves with James, I watched as two 14-year-old boys walked into the woods holding their BB guns. I saw James in those boys and realized he won't be content playing with his mom and a pile of leaves forever. It reminded me to stop and cherish the simple but sweet moments I have with him. Yes, he will get older and more independent. He will, eventually, choose other playmates over his mom. I'm supposed to encourage him to spread his wings, right? Well, for now I am going to enjoy my son and our pile of leaves.

His favorite thing to do right now is push his wagon back and forth across the yard.

This is the face he makes when the wagon gets stuck.

Whenever a car drives by, James stops to give a friendly wave.

Other things I cherish about my sweet boy:

His smile that lights up an entire room

The way he pats his head when we ask him, "Where's James?"

His hugs and sloberry open-mouthed kisses

The way he tucks his arms under his belly when we hold him

His love for music

His infatuation with swings

His excitement when trying new things

The way he loves his daddy

I AM BLESSED!

Music Class

We have music class every Thursday through Music Together of Charlotte. James absolutely loves it! When I pulled into the parking lot last week, he saw the building and began clapping and smiling. His favorite part is playing with the instruments and interacting with the other kids.