Fall fun

This morning I am thankful for the clear blue sky, the warm sunshine, the birds singing in the backyard, the coffee in my cup, and the two little boys in our home. 

This month has been full of good fun for all of us.  There are pumpkins and mums on our porch, signaling that fall is here.  Mark had his first field trip last week.  We celebrated birthdays this weekend with a few friends. 

I'm about to launch into the day's work, but wanted to post a few photos for remembering. 

The pumpkin patch field trip was fun.  Mark's enthusiasm was contagious, and I could hardly keep up with him that day.

We celebrated birthdays with a cookout at our favorite park.  After the birthday party, the boys hopped on their posts - this is a tradition at this particular park. They like to do it every time.

The kids played in the woods in between hot dogs and cupcakes.

Thankful for two growing boys, the blessing of good friendships, and a beautiful day to celebrate God's goodness together.

How did it get to be October already?!

Something about this stage of life has me scratching my head and asking where the time is going so quickly.  I know it sounds very cliche, but it is reality for me.

We do love the beach...good to be near the water and the sand and the sun.  This was taken right before we had to go home.

The boys in the big chair - one day, they won't look quite so little sitting there.

The view from our hotel...wasn't it beautiful?

He still loves to dig in the sand...may it always be so.

And so does his brother.

Love my beach boys...already looking forward to going there next summer!  I love how time stands still at the beach, at least for a few moments.