The Pumpkin Patch

A New Tradition

 I've always wanted to go to the pumpkin patch as a kid and we never got a real shot to go.  I only went when I was in elementary with my school and I loved it.  I thought it would be so fun for our kids to pick out their pumpkins and when I found out we have a pumpkin patch a few minutes away from our Home I was so very excited!  Alex and I went Mid October 2011 and boy was it chilly but it was very fun.  We took Zoey into the corn pit she didn't know what to think of it.  To be honest I'm not sure she loved it maybe this year she will!

 Just a tiny section of the pumpkin patch.  I was driving to the doctors office and I passed the patch.  I saw a bunch of workers putting checking on the pumpkins and I felt nostalgia for the Autumn season.  Have I mentioned how much Al and I love the time of the year!!

 We picked out our pumpkins and I simply had to have a photo of Zoey with them all!

 The fun thing about this pumpkin patch is that they had a whole family center set up! 

the Pumpkin Patch, a Hay Maze, a Petting farm, Corn Pit, Wagon rides, well of course the Ambience!!

 We went shopping afterwards and I had to catch this stage in Zoey's growth.  She LOVES to push well anything from carts to strollers around.  In a sense she hasn't grown out of it yet but she's becoming more helpful in pushing the cart forward instead of running whoever over.... ok maybe she hasn't completely grown out of that!!

 

Day 1: Love is Patient July 4-5

The Love Dare

                      
  "If I speak with the tongues of men and of angels,
 but do not have love, I have become a noisy gong or a

       clanging cymbal" 1 Corinthians 13: 1

So I figure I'll write the day after since Al is around all evening long. I kind of extended the end date for this one.  July 4th was busy and I felt like I could have done a lot better.  I thought "hey it's the first day I'll try it again on July 5th."  Well  I have to say that This challenge was a bit more tough then I anticipated it to be.  The "It's better to hold your tongue than to say something you'll regret" that is challenged in the book, especially on high stress day's is difficult.  Alex always has a way to stay very calm, he's a very patient person especially with me.  Last night we watched a movie called 1000 words and It's all about choosing your words carefully.  I thought what a coincidence that Al chose this movie when I had a challenge going on for myself at the time. 

The 4th was difficult to stay optimistic and to choose my words carefully.  We thought we had lost the phone, I seriously thought we would start pointing fingers at each other HA!  I guess I then realized I'm usually the one that starts pointing fingers because Al didn't say anything and began to act.  Of course he found it and I was proud of myself for keeping my cool.  It only followed with traffic, long lines, heat, and Zoey testing us.  I can't say I didn't slip up once in a while mostly with disapprovign thoughts and trying to hold my tongue, but it sure made me concious of myself and my attitude.  This is why I wanted another day with this challenge. I realized that more chaotic day's bring out true colors.  Actually rather a struggle for myself to accept that my husband is right in that I can change the mood in a room by how I feel I wear it on my sleeve!  I believe I have witnessed this for myself now the real struggle is to figure out how to change that!

Everyone must be quick to hear, slow to speak and slow to anger.   James 1:19

The Love Dare

  The Love Dare

Beginning the Journey July 3, 2012

I don't know how many of you have ever watched the movie "Fireproof". It has been added to my collection of favorites. You should watch it... for fun... or motivation... either way I hope it makes a difference how it has for me. Well I had received the book "The Love Dare" oh about 2 years ago. While my intentions where to complete the book I did not wan to begin it just then. Mostly because Alex knew I had received it and may be suspicious of my changed attitude (if there was one). I wanted it to be done without his knowledge. I have to say that recently I have wanted to accomplish this mostly because I feel our life has been changing rapidly. Al's in school, accomplishing work and we have another baby girl on the way. On top of that I just turned 24 and feel like i'm having a midlife crises time! Anyways back to the point...

The love dare is, simply put, a book that changes your relationship (for the better) within 40 day's. Without your spouse knowing (that's the fun part)! Give it 40 days Granted basic primary answers (scriptures, going to church, FHE, prayer, etc) can accomplish that. This is just another way to accomplish that and well I LOVE deadlines!! There's something about a time period that gets me motivated. With that I love challenges. I especially love that it ties in scripture. With that said I wanted to treat this segment as part of my journal. I figure if I have others reading this I will stay ontop of it and who knows, maybe someone else will accept the challenge maybe even get a little feedback!

Oh and I've been a slacker with our family blog so I don't suspect Alex will check on this anytime soon so if anyone runs accross him don't let him know atleast not until the next 40 ays are done!!

Painting for the first time

 At about 18 months I decided to take out the paints and let her go at it.  Zoey was having so much fun.  Zoey Jane had difficulty painting on paper she  rather mix all the colors together on the plate.  But who cares We loved it!!!!

 Bedtime Story time with Daddy! 

New Hair

 I love messing around with Zoey's hair, the best part of it is that she lets me.  With her favorite toys, snacks, or show.

Getting into the laundry!