Making Grape Juice

So I (Dustin) decided I would try a little canning.

I got a little taste of Uncle John's awesome grape juice

and was hooked. So I went for it!

Grapes were ready-

I had a little helper-

Who enjoyed himself as did Mommy and I-

I tried all green, all red and a mix-

add a little sugar-

warm water-

and can-

After awhile, take out of the canning,

let lids pop, and drink away!

or...

store for later!

Our Three Year Anniversary!

Today is our three year anniversary and I can't believe how fast it has gone by! I feel so blessed to be married to such an amazing man and am so thankful for all that the Lord has provided for us in our marriage. We pray daily that we would grow deeper in love with each other through the Lord. Over the weekend we went and stayed the night in Portland while my parents watched Milo. We had so much fun riding the streetcar around downtown and enjoying a great dinner and a few drinks at Henry's.

The Pumpkin Patch

Today we took Milo on his first trip to the pumpkin patch. It was a perfectly beautiful fall day and we had a blast. We went with Danny, Hannah, Ava, and Lucas. Here are some pictures of the fun event!

Milo's first pumpkin

The Lip

The Three Musketeers

Our little family

Silly Cousins

Milo is Seven Months!

I cant believe it has been two months since I blogged about Milo! He is seven months old today and sweet as pie! His personality is coming out so much more! He babbles constantly, can sit up now and has started eating solids. We are still working on the rolling over part, but he is slowly scooting around! He has had quite a few "firsts" in the last couple of months that we wanted to share.

First trip to Seattle

Madison Park

First time meeting Truett

First time meeting "Uncle" Toby

First time boating

First time in a swing (and giving "the finger")

First taste of avocado (still not a hit)

The rest are a few fun pics of our sweet boy!

Happy Boy

Playtime with Daddy

someday...

Bathtime

and he can still fall asleep on Mama!

"LABOR" Day Weekend

After two weeks of prepping our house to paint (if I ever hear a scraper again, it will be too soon!) and the help of Dustin's parents, my parents, Anna, Tyrell, Dominique, Adrian and Rachael, Aaron, and little Gracie, our house is finally painted! It looks amazing and we are very thankful for the help of our friends and family, especially Bruce! We definately could not have done it without you! Here are some before and after pictures!

The girls hard at work

Painting the trim

Finished Product!

Before

A Cozy Coupe Love Affair

Five Months

Our sweet boy is five months old and full of smiles. He is starting to think about rolling over, he reaches for Duke, still loves his books, becomes very excited when Daddy comes home, and will occasionally still fall asleep in Mama's arms. Every day we fall more in love.

Tummy time with Duke

Playdate with Sadie

Dedication at Solid Rock

Nap time with Mama