Halloween is almost here!

It's hard to believe that it's that time of year again... the holidays are almost here. Wow! Where does the time go? The boys and I had fun picking out pumpkins the other day. I'd have to say... Holden enjoyed it more. Branson doesn't really like to get his hands dirty too much. But then, that's how it goes... if one boy loves to play in the dirt (Holden) the other boy (Branson) does not... and on and on. They have such different personalities and it cracks me up every day with something different. Branson likes showers, Holden likes baths. Branson likes to pick out his clothes, Holden could care less... and on and on and on!

School is going well. Their teachers are very sweet and even though we have a little separation anxiety (no crying, just clingy - and it's usually one or the other at different times) once in a while when I leave them in the mornings... they are always smiling when I pick them up and tell me they had fun there. They like wearing their backpacks and make me put them on before heading to class each morning.

Training Them Up Right

When the weather outside is yucky, sometimes it's better to just stay inside and bake cookies! These boys love to help me in the kitchen. I think that a man who can cook, and is comfortable in the kitchen, is such an attractive quality; so I'm training my boys up right. They love to cook!! My two handsome little chefs are making oatmeal cookies.

First Football Game!

Last Saturday Ashley and I took Branson and Holden up to Clemson to see their first college football game. It was short, due to the weather... but I think they really got a kick out of it! It was a little loud and initimidating at first; both boys were wide-eyed (picture deer in headlights kinda) when we went into the stadium ~ especially when the first canon went off BOOM! They looked a little panic-stricken for a moment when that happened and I felt sorry for them, but they didn't cry and took it all in stride. Now, when I ask them if they liked going to the football game and would they like to go again... they shake their head 'yes' and then stick out an arm and yell BOOM! I think they had fun and it will just get better each time we take them. GO TIGERS!

The Door Locking Bandit

Okay, if Branson locks one more door on me I am going to start drooling, laughing and crying at the same time, and running in circles until I am lucky enough for someone to commit me!!!! It was cute the first fifty times, but now it is fifty times a day; and sometimes I get locked outside too. I am going insane. It is so annoying to try to go to the bathroom, only to find that when you get to the door, it's locked. We have those "push button" locks so it is so easy (and tempting) for Branson to just walk by a door and push the button in on the doorknob, then close the door - thus locking it! Ugh! I haven't been able to convince him to STOP. Calgon... take me away!!!!!

On a lighter note: they really like school. On the first day, when I went to pick them up they both ran over to say "hi" and hug me... then Holden left to continue playing across the room. And he's my "mama's boy"! They were both all smiles when we left.

Preschool Started Today!!

Silly Boys! It is not the easiest task to get two boys to sit still for a good picture; but here are a few shots from this morning. We are so excited that they started back to preschool today ~ them and me! I think the only one who was a little sad was Gracie who was wandering the halls looking for them while they were gone; secretively she probably liked the break too.

It was very cute to see them so excited to carry their backpacks! They didn't need one last year, so this is something new. They love them! Also, about five minutes before we had to leave for school, Branson got into my mascara (has never done this before) and got it all over his hands, face, and new shirt. Great, just great! It is hard enough just getting out of the door most mornings - luckily it all wiped off pretty easily. I'm just glad it was NOT a Sharpie pen really!

College Football Season is Here!

And... we're off to a good start; Tigers won their first game!

Holden being buried in sand for the first time!

Holden was definitely a good sport and enjoyed being buried in the sand (for the first 2 min.). [This was prior to me hearing about a freakish story where some kid was buried in the sand and then swallowed up ~ but eventually saved!] Holden loves going to the beach; mainly because it is one big sandbox... pure joy.