End of summer wrap up

The month of September started with a nice trip to Blowing Rock for Labor Day. We got in our last golf cart rides of the year,

 and creek playing.

Buxton learned how to ride his balance bike in September, which was a pretty monumental event at our house. He really loved learning and the pride it instilled in him was very significant. 

We started soccer for the first time ever. Didn't expect to have to use bribery to keep him on the field most games but I think he did have fun with his team. 

Action shot of first day on his new real bike, in the yard. 

A major highlight of September was Jessamy's wedding and a wonderful weekend away with the girls. 

loved. every. minute 

(well except a few minutes when part of the deck at the reception fell on my ankle and nearly broke it)

love. these. girls.

missed amy SO much! 

October started with Elin's 2nd birthday. My how 2 years have flown by. What an amazing 2 years they have been as this little muffin is the most perfect blessing to our family. She brings out so much good in all of us and fills every ounce of our hearts with love.

I made a chocolate cake with strawberry frosting and strawberry between the layers. All from scratch...and VERY YUMMY. You could say I was a little proud.

This picture is from the actual day of her bday -Oct 4. The day we discovered she had chicken pox!

The biggest trip of our lives summer was to Disney with Ben's sister's family. We left on a Sat. at 8pm and stayed a week. The car trip went amazingly well.

The kids loved the characters:

The cousins love being together! 

 We are so thankful to be able to treat our kids to Disney and spend a full week vacationing with family. 

Just recently Buxton has taken to the streets with his big boy bike and is doing so well on it. 

Can you tell I'm just a little proud!

Another major highlight of Oct was Lindsey and Leo's visit from SF. Got to see her 3 different times! So blessed to still get QT with her in person since she lives 3000 miles away. 

 And speaking of blessings, I close with these 2. And hope to be back sooner than 3 months this next time.