Happy Halloween!

...and Toto too
Dorothy and Toto


If I only had a brainToto and Scarecrow


...we're off to see the Wizard the wonderful Wizard of Oz...Dorothy, Scarecrow, Tin man, Wicked Witch of the West, Toto and a Dental Hygienist?haha


Toto in a candy coma?Nah, just wiped out from 2 1/2 hours of trick-or-treating. Sleep little pup, sleep.


It was a really fun evening, the kids got Thatcher to make ghostly noises and he was very chatty the entire night. He really seemed to enjoy the whole Hallo-weening experience and so did the rest of us.

Weekend in Canada

Last weekend we decided to take a trip up to Cranbrook and visit Brent and his family before the snow starts to fly. Thatcher had a wonderful time with his cousins and loved all the new toys to play with! We went to the park and played despite the chilly wind and that night went swimming at the local indoor pool. They also took us on a hike to a beautiful waterfall that was also home to old mine tunnels. It was a very enjoyable trip, we did not come home without our favorite Canadian goodies either but we can't wait to go back! Thanks Davis' we Love You!
The trolley to get us back and forth...hold on tight and watch your head.

The beautiful tamarack trees in their golden Glory made for a picturesque hike.

Our Group at the Falls

Our little family

It's fall, you have to play in the leaves.

Thatcher and dad at the wave pool. Almost like the beach.

Thatcher's solo slide...whee! ok he looks a bit terrified.

My Tooth!!!

Thatchers first tooth finally broke through the gums last thursday and this is just moments after he discovered it with his tongue. Now he plays with it all the time.

Oreo Cookie?

At first glance you might be thinking Oreo cookie. Then you might think "what is Briett thinking he's only nine months old why is she feeding him cookies" but as you scroll down you'll see...



...that it is finger licking good...




...dirt!

Oh come on all kids do this at one point. At least I can say this was on Grammies watch and she didn't stop him until she got some good pictures:)

9 Months Old

Thatcher, is you guessed it nine months old today. As I type my little boy is a sleep on my shoulder. Ah how I love my cuddle times with my son. When he's awake and I'm holding him he must face out. He is on the move, always busy, always learning. I really should pick up on this trait of his. I'm serious, I don't know everything. Yet some days I'm pretty sure I don't learn anything new and being that I'm at home a lot more these days I may have to search a little deeper to find that new thing. It may not be as simple as the toilet paper whirling around making a pile on the floor or the taste of the newspaper and every other inedible object I can get my hands on. It may be a new word or recipe or a how to, but somehow I must keep myself learning.
I do learn the new things that Thatcher is learning: He is obsessed with waving. No matter what he is doing, he will pause and wave and continue on with the task at hand. He even wakes up (eyes not yet open) waving. It's totally cute to watch, it's almost like a nerves tick, somewhat unconscious. He still smiles in his sleep, probably thinking of all the fun he and I have. Oh come on, let me think that! He is starting to be quite the chatter box (until the video camera comes out and then he's mute). You know the baby babble only it's more enunciated and has voice fluctuation and tone differences. So I go ahead and carry on conversations with him, it's quite fun and he loves it...I wonder what I'm saying?
He laughs hard and loud when I tickle him. He loves watching his shadow or any shadow for that matter. He tries to grab at the beam the flash light makes. He loves it when people come home or come over (especially family) he gets so excited to see somebody, anybody but mom. He loves to see me to, he just gets to all day. So when daddy, poca or grammy come home he wants to crawl right to them and crawl up their leg to be picked up. O and one more he just delights in looking at pictures of himself, he just thinks it's the coolest thing and gets quite the kick out of it.
What else can I say, he is a joy. I love it when he sleeps but I can't wait for him to wake up! I adore my little boy, he is a sweet, sweet guy.

Happy Fall!

I love this time of year. Change in season, the crisp cool air, vibrant colors and spectacular views. Take a deep breath and enjoy the beauty.