The Great Pumpkin Patch

Today, we took Ariyana to the Pumpkin Patch for the first time. I can remember going last year - as big as a whale, pregnant with her. It's so fun watching her see and experience new things. I can't imagine what the world is like through the eyes of a child. Seeing everything for the first time. I'd imagine that it's quite an amazing experience. I can't wait for the future. There is so much to look forward to!


When I was a little girl, I can remember going trick or treating in the small town that I lived in at a strip motel. People would rent out rooms and decorate the outsides of them and hundreds of children would go door to door and trick-or-treat. This year, we plan to take Ariyana to a Halloween parade and costume contest. She's obviously too young to trick-or-treat. But it will be a fun family time to get her out and about. 

Wagon wheel

Mommy & Daughter

I want this one, Daddy!

Daddy and Daughter. 

A pumpkin her size! She loved to try and roll it. 

Between Daddy's legs

In a wheelbarrow 

Enjoying a new view

Checkin out some halloween items

Pulled pork and brisket sandwich

Antique Scale.

The Love of a Pet

Animals are reliable, many full of love, true in their affection, predictable in their actions, grateful and loyal. Difficult standards for people to live up to. - A. Montapert


I had worried quite a bit of how our dog was going to take to Ariyana. After all, he was still a puppy himself. Even now, he's still in puppy mode. But when it comes to Ariyana, the world slows down and he's gentle and kind to her. Even when Ariyana doesn't have a clue what 'gentle' means yet. Yes, getting bopped on the head by Ariyana has indeed happened.