First haircut...first lollipop!

When Gabe woke up from his nap today looking like BOZO the clown, I decided to get out the scissors and give him his first haircut. But, there was no persuading him to sit still, and so I caved in and gave him his first really lollipop ever! I only cut the "side wings" and some off the top-I couldn't bear to loose the curls in the back...here are some pics!
Before.

Don't worry...the curls are still there!

After...figuring out my squirt bottle!

Gabe's going to be a big brother....

....to a very sweet little baby girl! We are so excited and quite overwhelmed with the thought of having a daughter. Bring on the pink!!!

Autumn thoughts....

I can't believe October is here...where did September go? It is my favorite time of the year, and I always am sad to see if fly by so quickly. I love the colorful leaves, the crisp evening air, the smell of wood stoves being lit, and the bright pumpkins and mums everywhere. I LOVE the pumkin spice coffee that you can buy only this time of the year, and I am enjoying digging out some old recipes and baking up a storm. I both anticipate and dread the winter. I hate being cold, but I love the stillness of life that proceeds the first snowfall. It is seems that all of life takes a long rest and all is so calm and serene. We bought extra pellets for our stove this year, and already I am turning the stove on at 4am when I get to go to the bathroom....for the fourth time....and when Gabe wakes up around 6, the house is toasty warm! Even Gabe loves to cuddle up by the stove and drink his bottle! Here are a few recent pics from our fall days...

To sexy for my shirt....

Daddy's little helper....Bob the Builder tools are a great garage sale find!
Apparently dirt is much more exciting than the playground that was right behind us!