A spooky 10 month old!

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Joseph is 10 months old as of Halloween! 

Can't believe were in double digits! Seriously though y'all.. Time flies! 

We celebrated his 10 months of life, with his second round of flu shot,Some MAJOR nurse flirting, A trip to Starbucks where he got his Barista flirt on and then a nice long nap through the grocery store. He didn't want to wake up to get in his car seat. Hard life. 

We had a few mommas just love on him while he was snuggled in the cart fast asleep. They made sure to let me know how lucky I am that he sleeps lol. 

I am very thankful for it, and I made sure to bring in his blanket for a better snuggle and cover when we headed for the car. 

(I would tell you to excuse the mess.. But seriously, I have a newly walking grabbing everything 10 month old.. Toys EVERYWHERE.)

This kiddo falls asleep in a bowling alley! I'm pretty sure it's because while I was pregnant we spent most of our time in a bowling alley or in louder areas. 

We carved pumpkins the other day, well.. I did. Joseph took a nap and Adam was at his bowling league. 

I scooped out all the seeds and made a small pile for Joseph to investigate. 

Joseph wasn't really interested, I honestly figured he would go nuts! My pup was however interested in stealing and eating the guts. Which is good for the doggie it's fiber and helps their coats! Just not too much. ;) 

Joseph figured out how to put the tips on the pumpkins.. Pull them off and put them back on. He then placed all the cut out pieces back in the pumpkins. Smart kiddo! 

while putting in the pieces he discovered a few more seeds and slime! And enjoyed it more than the guts I put out for him. 

Ps- it was practically snowing here so I had to do this in our kitchen haha 

Ok, wasn't snowing.. But it was cold! Brr! 

Ladies and Gentleman.. My Husband.

The mall here does a trick or treating deal for an hour. Some of the stores participated and it's a great way for them to advertise sales. My curious 10 month old.. Fell asleep as soon as we pulled into the mall parking lot. He slept through the entire trick or treating even with screaming kids! As soon as we walked up the the car he woke up and was wide awake! Seriously?! 

We felt kinda bad that we were getting candy and he was passed out.. But we all know that the candy is really for the parents! Haha 

Speaking of, have y'all heard of the "Switch Witch"? You tell your kiddos that they can keep their candy, or have a visit from the switch witch, and she will switch their candy for a toy! Start about a week or a few days before Halloween. Ask your kids what kind of toy they think the switch witch will bring them.. Get some ideas. And when they choose the switch witch, they get a toy and he/she (you) get the candy or you can donate it! Neat, huh?  I told my Hubbs about it, we will be doing that with our kiddos! 

What are some fun traditions your family does for Halloween?!? 

-Nicole 

Pumpkin Patch!

This Saturday we hit up the Pumpkin Patch! I was a little nervous that the weather was going to be a bit chilly, honestly we ended up getting a little warm with our light jackets on! It was a fun little family outing, Adam and I can't remember ever going to a real farm pumpkin patch before.. So we felt like little kids again! Ha! 

Enjoy some pictures! 

Miles of Pumpkins! And a "Giant sprinkler!" As my City girl self called it after I moved here from Austin, Texas! Ahaha!! ( I really had no idea what they were called.) 

My Guys, excited to find a pumpkin! Behind them is the tractor that pulled us to the patch on some hay! 

Joseph was loving all of the big pumpkins. 

Ha! That face! 

One of the piles of pumpkins by the entry. So pretty and so cool to see the different colors and designs! 

I wanted this pumpkin! How beautiful is it?! But I wouldn't be able to carve it! Ha-Ha

Boo! 

Adam and Joseph went down the hay slide. Joseph actually liked it! I was nervous that he wouldn't but he did alright! ( can't see it but he's smiling under his jacket lol) 

Twins! Haha sorry for the sunny face Joseph! Behind him is the coolest thing ever! It's like a bouncy house in the ground! My poor Husband wanted to go jump! I won't lie, I wanted to as well.. Buuuuttt, it's not for adults lol. 

This had to have been one of my favorite parts. We're big animal lovers.. And Joseph was just going nuts with the goats! They would come up and sniff him, Joseph would laugh and smile really big! 

Watching the baby goats, waiting to pet one. 

Family Corn maze time! This was pretty fun. However I won't lie, I started to have a little anxiety while in it..it happens in closed in places lol. It was cool to see how corn grows though! I had no idea the roots come above ground! They look like little legs! 

We had so much fun! There was so much stuff to do, and we kept talking about next year when Joseph is a bit older and can do more and play on the play grounds or really appreciate picking out his own pumpkin! Thanks to Adams job, we got two pumpkins for free and lunch for free as well! We bought one pumpkin that we picked out which only ran at $.25 a lb! 

  We got back home as the sun was setting, then Spent a little time playing with our Puppy in the back yard playing with the grass and watching her run around like a wild dog. 

Pumpkin carving is planned for Tuesday night! ( don't worry, no knives for Joseph) 

-Nicole 

Getting chilly!

It's really starting to get cold here, and windy! Brr. 

It's only a matter of time before the snow starts falling again and I'll have to wrestle the car seat with Joseph's jackets. Meh. 

Weve got freeze and frost warnings already! Whoa buddy! 

Any moms have some good tips? 

The grocery store is so boring you know. Joseph got tired of waiting for me to pick out a good face wash.. All of a sudden my face decided to channel my teen age years again. Ugh. 

Anyways. Poor guy was nodding off so I stuck my jacket under his little head and he was content, until we got outside. (Sorry buddy, I tried to wrap you up.). Note to self.. Next time I'm shopping alone with him when it starts to snow.. Take the fleece blanket. 

I'm nervous as this is my first winter with a baby. My second time with some good snow.. And ill prob start crying more because that means Joseph will be 1 soon! Waaahhh!! 

 Seriously, any tips from the Mommas in the snowy areas are more than welcome! 

Joseph's molars are finally starting to cut through. We've gotten a glorious 2 nights of 8 hrs.. And last night well.. Not so much. I love that he's so snuggly and wants to be loved on while he's hurting, but I almost feel selfish for liking it because he's hurting. Poor guy. 

Stubborn.   

Last night he didn't want to be rocked to sleep and he was still awake when I got home from work (1045pm) my husband tried, I tried.. Nothing. So I sat him down on the floor and let him play it out. 

 He was tired, but oh so stubborn lol. 

So it begins! 

Shortly after this photo I got him to sleep.

And we hurried to catch some z's ourselves! 

Are you ready for the cooler weather?!

What are some of your favorite fall things to do or make?

-Nicole