My boys

As Thanksgiving approaches, I have been thinking about what I am most thankful this year. The most obvious and what brings me the most joy are my two adorable boys. They are both healthy, Truett is very tender-hearted and loves to entertain. Liam always has a smile on his little chubby face. Even last night as he was throwing up from catching a stomach bug, after he would throw up, he would smile at me and coo.

Aren't they handsome?

Liam turned over for the first time yesterday! He's only 3 months old!

Don't they look like their Daddy?

Fall Fun

Sunday evening our precious life group came out to the ranch. We had great food, a lot of fun and a good game of horse shoes. The kiddos had a blast playing in the corn trough and "planting" the corn all over my yard. Tate and I are so blessed to be a part of such a sweet and supportive group of believers. Here are some pics from the evening.

Here the kids are in a little traffic jam. They really play well together, such a delight to watch!

Craig and Tate waiting for the horseshoe game to start.

When it got too cold and dark outside, everyone came in to eat some more and chat.

Here's the Fall cake I made for the evening.

And here are some cookies I made for the kids to take home.

My Mom's 60th Birthday Bash

Last week my mom turned 60, and I got to surprise her with a birthday lunch with her closest friends. She hates surprises, but I have to say, she enjoyed this one. I don't want to get too mushy, but I am so incredibly thankful for my mom. She has been such an encourager for me, my most trusted friend and a wonderful role model. I love you Mom!

My Mom and I at her surprise party at Hickory Street Cafe.

The birthday cake I made, her favorite, carrot cake. Yumm!

The next night, we all went out to Perini Ranch with my brothers, Tate's parents and some friends. It was cold, but we had great food, a fire in the pit and some really warm blankets!

My brother Patrick, Mom, my brother Michael, Dad and Vickie (my sister-in-law). I didn't get a picture of Patrick's wife, but she was there. I always enjoy when we can get together.

Truett just busted his head on the ground, but we took a picture anyways.

Weekend with Tate

Tate got to come home this weekend. I had no idea how much him being gone during the week would affect our lives. I'm adjusting, but Truett is having a real hard time with his Daddy being gone. It's so cute, when Tate comes home, Truett is like gorilla glue on Tate, you can't get him off! Here are some pics from the weekend.

Truett and Daddy spending some time together on the hammock.

Tate and Liam taking a Sunday afternoon nap.

Liam sleeping. Isn't he beautiful?

Liam sleeping so sweetly! You'd think he sleeps a lot, and he does, just during the DAYTIME! I am looking forward to the night when he sleeps a lot!

Truett is such a good big brother. He loves his little "baby Liam!"

So studious!

My Mother-In-Law's 60th Surprise

Both my mom and my mother in law are turning 60 this November. I love planning surprises, so I was able to plan a surprise dinner for my mother in law this past Saturday. My favorite part??? She had no clue! We had about 20 of her friends at one of her favorite mexican restaurants in town. Here are some pictures from the evening.

Surprise!

Some of her friends who came. Fun bunch of people.

Here she is about to blow out her candle.

This is Tate's grandmother, Memaw. She loved getting to hold Liam, and he enjoyed it too! Priceless picture.

Of course I had to get a picture of me and my cutie.

Group picture. Tate's dad, Sterling, me, Truett, Tate, Sharon, Liam and Memaw.

Look at those handsome boys!

I Love Fall!

I love everything about fall, the changing colors of the leaves, the brisk mornings and slightly warm afternoons, the anticipation for the first "cold snap"... I could go on and on! I love cuddling with my husband and sons on the couch with a warm cup of cider or tea. Maybe it's because I was born in the fall I'm such an "autumite"! And from my favorite movie, I love the "smell of scotch tape and bouquets of freshly sharpened pencils!" We'll see who knows what I'm talking about. :)

Though I would share these pictures of some fall flowers I took.

This is my favorite picture. Thank you Father for all your beauty and creation for us to enjoy!

My First Two-Tier

I love to bake cakes, cookies, everything. But this was by far my biggest challenge yet. For my mother-in-law's surprise 60th birthday party, I decided to make a two-tier harvest spice cake. It took me about 4 days to make! I had a blast rolling out 4 tons of fondant, coloring it autumn colors and cutting out hundreds of leaves! I don't paint anymore, so I LOVED getting to mold and paint sugar leaves.

Now this week is my mom's 60th birthday, so I'm excited to try a different cake!