Wednesday, November 19, 2014

Fall in the MidWest

Omaha comes alive in the fall! The colors and smells are exactly what they should be. We were blessed with fun visitors, beautiful weather, and everything our favorite season could offer! Here are a few of our favorite fall moments!




 Awwww Nebraska corn....it's like tiny golden pockets of buttery, sweet heaven.
 This is his usual pose. He's done it since he was a newborn, yet I still run to get my camera every time he does it.
 The playground outside our house is Sawyer's oasis. He owns that slide! Shout out to Aunt Camie for the hedgehog hat!


 This day probably wins the award for my favorite day as a stay-at-home mother so far.  Sometimes I miss teaching, okay, all the time. But I wouldn't trade these days for anything in the world. My whole day is spent with this little boy whose blonde hair and dreamy eyes melt my heart. We made pumpkin chocolate chip cookies together, and he helped with every step. It really got us in the mood for fall! I just couldn't stop smiling at him and thanking the Lord for my life. I am so glad Jeff and I decided to have me stay home with our kids!



 Vala's Pumpkin Patch, Omaha area's pride and joy.  This fall festival is outrageously popular here, and with good reason. It's a fall-themed fair.....I don't see any problems with that.





















 OUR FIRST OMAHA VISITORS!!! Sawyer was completely obsessed with his Nana and Papa. It was so nice having family around. We showed them the ins and outs of our new city, and enjoyed every second together! Aren't they the cutest little parents you ever saw?
 Sawyer used his baby brother as a stepping stool to reach Mommy's lips.
 Not that this photo needs a caption, but look at the joy in those boys!! Even Sawyer's feet look happy!
 Nana made Sawyer laugh the entire time.  I think she may still be warn out from their game of chasing each other giggling.

 
 More adventures at Vala's Pumpkin Patch!

Of course, we had to take our guests to the Henry Doorly Zoo!



 Halloween was a total hit with our little Draco Malfoy.  Jeff was a good sport and let me draw a scar on his forehead with eyeliner. I couldn't have a round belly, a blonde son, and a fun husband and NOT go as two seekers and their snitch!

 
























SECOND OMAHA VISTOR!!! DONNA RAE! Sawyer LOVE LOVE LOVES his "Maamaa".







 Those, my friends, are the world's greatest doughnuts!!










 Yes, those are my pajamas.....

 Henry Doorly Zoo again....we only live 2 minutes away, people!


Perhaps our favorite spot in Omaha so far, Old Market Passageway.  It's such a beautiful little indoor alley surrounded with boutiques and art galleries!