I'll Say It Again

I love fall.

Somebody's 9!

I could go on and on about how quickly times goes (it does) or how old it makes me feel to have a nine-year-old (it does), but we all know we're here for the pictures.

Happy Birthday to one amazing kid!

Mom had a little fun wrapping his gift in multiple layers and with random stuff.

The whole crew at the Archery Practice Center.

He's a natural!

Did I Mention?

Did I mention that I love fall? Allow me to demonstrate.

Heading up the Alpine Loop

Free Fallin'

If you'll remember, last Christmas, Cole got an acoustic guitar. We had our first guitar lessons, and promptly realized that this was not the best teacher for Cole. We found an amazing teacher, and after some time on a wait list, Cole starting playing in the summer. He has now had his first recital. I was so nervous for him, but he got right up on stage and played his song like a rock star. His teacher has told us that he shows so much promise for a kid so young, and that if he really practices he can do anything he wants.

 

5 million proud parent points.

I promise he's there behind the music stand.

It's Getting There

Fall! It's almost time! Which means it's time to go to Cornbelly's for some fun. The big highlight was Cole trying out the zipline. He loved it!

We watched pig races, played on the ropes course, and had apple cider slushes and pumpkin chocolate chip donuts. We made our way through the corn maze and just generally had a great time in the warm fall sun.

"Mom! I'm like one of those girls on the fronts of cars!" Huh?

I sure do love this family of mine and always realize it even more when we spend time together like this.

Love/Hate Relationship

When you think about having kids, there's always this hope that your kids will have friends with siblings that match your other kids' ages. (That sentence was way too complicated.) Anyway, Cole's very best friend Asher has a little brother named Milo who is the same age as Jack. Jack and Milo try - oh they try - but it's definitely a love/hate relationship. Sometimes I find them downstairs playing next to each other. Other times Milo joins in with Cole and Asher to pick on Jack. Who knew that boys could be so dramatic?
 

Scout's Honor

Cole started Boy Scouts in the last few months, and has really loved going. From shooting off rockets, to learning to use pocket knives, it's been great for him. Plus, he's gotten to know even more kids in the neighborhood, and always goes to meetings with a smile on his face. We love seeing him try new things!