The Christmas Tree Farm

It was a very nice day so we decided to go to the Red barn and find our Christmas tree. This was Riley's first time going to a tree farm to cut down a tree. We looked all over the farm and Riley rode in his wagon pointing at all the trees until we found the prefect one. Dan cut the tree down and Riley wanted to help so much. After we got our tree we went on a train ride around the farm. Riley had such a great time. It was a very fun day. Now it is time to decorate.



Riding in the Wagon looking for the perfect tree.

Helping Daddy cut down the tree so we can take it home.

Our Family Christmas tree

Riding on the train around the farm. Riley Loved it.

Got the tree on top, now time to take it home and decorate.

Family Pictures.

We had family pictures done today by a girl I went to high school with. She did a great job and I love them so much.

Happy Turkey Day

This year we went to my Dad and Mom's for Thanksgiving. We had a wonderful time with all the family. My mom made a great dinner and I got to help her as much as I could. Riley got to eat Thanksgiving dinner this year. He tried a little of everything but his favorite was the butter rolls. He kept wanting more and by the end of dinner he was all greasy.



That Turkey looks sooo good.

Papa Jack carving the bird

Riley's First Thanksgiving Meal

Family Photo

Four Generations

15 Months

Riley is growing up so fast. 15 months old already. He is starting to become independent and wants to do things on his own. He loves music and loves to dance even more. He is very fun to watch and I find myself laughing everyday. His other favorite thing is books. He loves to be read to and to look at the books on his own. He is also talking a lot more. He can now say... Papa, up, all done, nice, yes, more, and ba-ba(bottle). He can tell you the noise a snake and lion makes. I can't believe how smart he is and his little brain is growing everyday.

Riley has his Ultrasound

Today we had a follow up ultrasound on Riley's Kidney. It has been 6 months since the last one so the doctor wants to look and see what is going on. Riley hated it. He would not hold still and he cried almost the whole time. The US tech even tried to give him a sucker and that did not work. He was not in pain he was just mad, because as soon as she was done with the ultrasound his tears stopped and he said "all done". We see Dr. Ganhdi in a few weeks and will know the results then. Will let everyone know what we find out.

Bed Head

I walked into Riley's room to get him up from bed and he had bed head. His hair was sticking straight up and I couldn't help myself to start laughing like crazy. His hair stayed like that until I got it wet and brushed it down.

A good day for a walk.

It was a nice fall day so we decided to go for a walk. We loaded up Riley and the dogs and went to the park. We had a great time. Riley loved picking up and holding the leaves and Daisy and Duke enjoyed smelling everything on the ground.

Our little pumpkin

Happy Halloween

I was so excited for Halloween this year because it would be Riley's first time Trick-Or-Treating. We went over to Matt and Danielle's house and had yummy pizza and then went to collect candy. We thought we would take the little guys just to a few houses and the bigger kids would go around the blocks, but Riri loved it and wanted to keep going. He even said what sounded like Tick-or-treat. The kids would run to the houses and Dan or I would take Riley. He loved it. If we tried to skip a house he would point and make a grunting noise. It was like he was saying "come on guys". It was so cute. At the end of the night we had a stash of candy.
All dressed up and ready to get some candy




Check Out that candy stash. Good Job Riri

Riley the Doggy

My Cute little Puppy





Now we have 3 dogs. ......

Baby Keegan

One of my best friends had her second little boy today. Becky and I have been friends since we were 3 and have grown up together and still have remained great friends. I was so happy when I got to help deliver their first son Nicholas and to be there again today for baby Keegan was priceless. I love the Durbin Family. Happy Birthday sweet baby Keegan

14 Months

Today Riley is 14 months old.He weights about 22lbs and has 8 teeth. He is a very busy boy and we are having so much fun with him. He is running all over the place and starting to climb. He is talking more and more every day. He can now say.... Thank you, banana, ball, blue, Ni-Ni (night-night), ut-oh, no-no, come on. He also tells you the animal sounds of cow, duck,kitty, and pig.

Jaidens B day Party

Jaiden turned 1 today and we had a great time at his party. The kids dressed up in their costumes They played and decorated pumpkins. Jaiden sure did love his cake. Riley had a great time.

Carving Pumpkins

We had so much fun carving our pumpkins. Riley was a little scared at first and didn't know what to think but after a while he dug in and had a blast. Dan and I each carved our own pumpkins and Riley had a baby pumpkin. They both turned out great. There was a big mess in the end but we had so much fun that is all that matters.

Riley Dancing... The next MJ...

Riley loves to dance and he really loved Micheal Jackson on TV. Check out the cute video of his moves.

Maris Farms

Today we went to the Pumpkin Patch. The whole family went and we had a great time. We decided to try a new place so we went to Maris Farms. There were so many activities and we had a lot of fun and came home with great pumpkins and great memories.