Outside..

We spent all afternoon outside in the cool weather. Its so much nicer to watch and play with Max when I am not melting away. It really is a beautiful time of year in northern California. Max is so funny when he plays outside. He throws his balls around everywhere then chases them all down. He has a large collection of big and small bouncy balls that he screams ball every time he sees them. He loves being outside, anytime he is grumpy it lifts his little spirits to run wild, scream and laugh in the backyard.

It's so easy to please him and I love that. He is growing up so fast. His little personality makes me laugh everyday. Yesterday there were 5 big turkeys in the backyard and he was screaming and trying to chase them, but then when they got to close he ran for it. It was so funny to watch him try to figure out what these things were and why they were bigger then him. Its so amazing that I get to stay home with him day to day. I couldn't image a better way to live my life then in the survice of motherhood.

Awaiting Happier Times.

I told someone the other day if you want your marriage to be tested send your husband to law school. Oh man, I couldn't believe that came out of my mouth, well actually I could I just couldn't believe that I had the courage to admit it out loud, and to be so honest about my life. We have had some rough weeks and I am greatly looking forward to a break. I feel like life's challenges really don't pour on our life all at once, really just a drizzle through out the duration. I don't know which one is worse.

Wasn't conference just great though? It always make me think no matter how bad I have it someone has it worse. Also that things are hard and they will continue to be so have patients and at some point, hopefully, maybe you will come to the light at the end of the tunnel and that hard stuff will have been worth it.

As for now I am bracing myself for the hard stuff, muddling through life day to day just trying to see the big picture and to find happiness in the little things. I love my life, just not the law school part and I will eagerly await the day when I have a husband who no longer has to work all day, go to school sat night, and study the remainder of the night...happier times will come!

Our Weekend.

We are watching General Conference all weekend. What are you guys doing?

Also the season has officially changed. The weather is sunny, cool, and I bought some pumpkins today to put on the porch. My favorite season has arrived and I love that it always starts with a great weekend of conference. How great is it to get an excuse to do nothing but sit and listen to uplifting talks most of your day? I always feel so grateful and privileged to be a member of such a true and wonderful church.

Whats going on day to day for us...

Its really funny to watch a 15 month old socialize. Whenever we go to the park Max is always happier when there are children there. Sometimes we go and its just me and him and he doesn't want to stay long. Other times when there is kids its hard to get him to go. Its so funny to watch him go up to kids his age or sometimes 3 times his age and want to play with them. He is sometimes a little too friendly and tries to hug them and the freak out. He is so cute though he just wants little friends.

Joann's Fabric store is opening next friday and I am way excited about this new store coming to town. Its not technically in EDH but down the hill in Folsom so its basically where we live. So excited to get to go there for the big grand opening!

I am trying 2 new recipes over conference weekend. We will see how they go. I am a little nervous because they call for ingredients we never use.

I have been watching way to many BBC miniseries in the evening when Larry is at school. By the end of the day I am so wiped out alls I want to do is zone out on some good british love drama. Oh my those Brits are all about the drama and they are such gossips. I guess thats what I would do it I lived in a time before the radio or TV.

Max wears his halloween costume every day. Not all day long but for small chunks of the day. I can't resist putting it on him he looks so cute and really why should he only get to wear it one day for the holiday? Can't wait to post pictures once I get a descent on of him.

Time For A Change.

It was finally somewhat cool today. Max was able to wear a long sleeve outfit and his new big boy shoes. My parents took him over to the park before church while I got ready. Its so nice having help, I know I can do a lot of things on my own because I have done them before but if your husband can't help you 90% of the time its such a blessing that my parents can, and are will too and I am pretty sure enjoy it. Anyways the weather felt like fall and even smelled like fall. I am looking forward to a change in the weather and a more winter wardrobe.

I am so looking forward to pumpkin spice cookies, pumpkin candles burning while I sew, fall colors, halloween decorations. Max halloween costume. Baking more, soups for dinner, going to Apple Hill, sweaters, boots, and an excuse to sew halloween decorations. I love this time of year when we go on walks and its cool and crisp out and it gets dark early. Hopefully it really does start to feel like the season and no more 100 degree weather....but its California so we can only ask for so much.

Toddler Max!

So Max turned the ripe age of 15 months this week. He has been grouchy and fussy all week. I think there might be more teeth coming but who knows. He is such a doll. He has learned to escapes from the house and I found him across the street at the mail box the other day. We now have to keep all doors locked at all times. Whenever someone in the house is leaving he thinks he is going with them, even when he is not. He has learned if we give him the keys he goes to the door and waits for us to open it then takes the keys to the car, hes a pretty smart kid. He has learned to fake laugh courtesy of John who has been watching him for me while I take CE credits to keep my nursing licence current. The other day my mom put socks on his hands and he thought it was the funnest thing. He stacks blocks kicks them down, throws balls and loves going on walks. My mom and I can walk for an hour just pushing him in his stroller and he won't make a peep. He is still taking 2 long naps and day thank goodness and sleeps all night. He is a sweet little guy.

The Fall Line Up.

I've been feeling under the weather lately and I'm not going to lie anytime Max is taking a nap or in bed so am I. I have been watching a lot of re-runs of Bones and Grey's Anatomy while those naps occur. Oh boy oh boy am I excited for the new seasons. Thursday nights have never been better! Now I LOVE LOVE being a mom and staying home. But sometimes after long days of constant cleaning up messes, and playing with a toddler I am so ready to say night night and turn on the TV and watch some good shows. Honestly its pretty nice when Larry's at school I can clean up everything fast then relax and drink diet coke, eat cookies and watch some Bones. Who's excited for Fall TV!? I am.