My beloved Grandma

Grandma and Aaron at 3 months

Grandma giving Sammie kisses
My wonderful Grandmother passed away early yesterday morning. She was 87. She led a long life full of fun and adventure. She had 11 kids who had a bunch of kids who had a bunch of kids. She was beloved by all!

I'll miss you Grandma. You are a part of me always! Ich Liebedich.

Pumpkin Patch

Aaron's BIG pumpkin
Mommy's Little pumpkin

Pumpkin Patch Kids

I took Aaron and Samantha to the Kurtz Farm pumpkin patch this morning. It was a perfect fall day. Aaron couldn't wait to pick out a "big" pumpkin. He loved the little hay ride out to the pumpkins and had a blast choosing which one would be "Aaron's". He even picked one out for Sammie.

After getting our pumpkins we went out to the Pizza Hut buffet for lunch with our neighbors. It was a great morning.

First Steps and Cake

Samantha took her first step yesterday! We are so proud of her! I was walking her around the basement for the hundredth time that evening and I let go of her hands and put mine in front of her and sure enough she took a step towards them. Way to go sweetheart!

This morning while I had my head turned(after telling Aaron no he can't have any cake) I find him very quiet in the family room. He had taken the cake out and was stuffing it all in his mouth! Mischievous but oh so cute!

Bowling Alley

We went bowling for the first time with Aaron and Sammie last night.

Aaron has his own little bowling set down in our basement so he was extra excited to go to a real bowling alley. He took it very seriously and got a 29 for his game! He insisted on carrying his own ball and didn't want our help.