My little monster in the night...

Dave left yesterday evening for a meeting over at his corp. office in Novi so it is just me and the boys until tomorrow evening. I had to share this story because it just cracked me up.

I heard a noise out in the kitchen early this morning and got up to check it out. Usually I would be a little scared since Dave wasn't home but Rocko wasn't barking so I figured it was nothing. As I turned the corner to the kitchen there was Carter, my two year old, with a butter knife in one hand and an open jar of peanut butter in another. He had opened the pantry door, climbed up and got down the peanut butter, opened it all by himself, and then grabbed a butter knife from the silverware drawer. When he saw me he said, "I hungry!" It was so funny!

Anyways, just thought I would share that story for a little Tuesday love and hopefully to put a smile on your face :)

By the way...our camera went kaputz so not sure when I will be posting more pictures? I am bummed because I have some great ones to share from our trip to the UP. Hopefully I will be able to share some soon!

Hope you are doing great...

Blessings,

Trish

I have been thinking about the last few posts I have made. Especially this verse...

Be joyful ALWAYS
Pray continually;
GIVE THANKS
in all circumstances.
1 thessalonians 5:16-18

Could I truly give thanks in ALL circumstances? Things are going so good right now...we are healthy, Dave has a good job, we have a nice home, etc.

The true test comes when circumstances aren't so good. My prayer is that I will remember this verse when life gets hard as I know some day it will.

I hope you all have a wonderful weekend.

Trish

Slideshow

Jacque sent me this slideshow she put together so I thought I would share...

Family

On Tuesday a good friend took our family photos for us. We had such a fun time taking them. She took over 100 photos! Here is just a sampling of them...

It was so much fun to take some shots of just Dave and I together. We haven't done that since our engagement & wedding photos almost 6 years ago.
Sometimes I think it is easy to forget the couple that once was...especially when kids come along. Looking at these photos reminds me of the love that Dave and I have for one another and is also a reminder to cherish eachother in the midst of life with young children.

I absolutely love this picture. It seems as though this ray of sunshine is coming down sraight from Heaven to shine on Carter...

and in this one it looks as though Ethan is looking up to heaven. Pretty special shots!

I look at this photo and can't believe Carter is no longer a baby. He has grown so fast!

I am so thankful Jacque was able to capture this moment for us.

Jacque is still working on some photos so I hope to share some more soon!

Blessings,

Trish

A day trip, some Fall nesting and even a craft project...

Dave had the day off this past Friday and since it was such a beautiful day, we decided to take a drive with the boys.

We ended up in Leland and strolled around the old fish town.


The sky was so beautiful...the water on Lake Michigan was like glass. We wished we were on Papa's boat heading over to Manitou Island :)


The boys loved this HUGE anchor...

and this HUGE pumpkin!

We also found this pumpkin patch that we had went to a few years ago and could never find again. Carter was asleep in the van so he missed out on the pumpkin picking. Ethan picked out Carter's pumpkin for him :)

After our trip I was so excited to get home and put out some of our pumpkins and start decorating for Fall. I love this time of year!!!

I even decided to get crafty and make this little banner!

These sunflowers are from our garden.

I truly am overflowing with thankfulness. I am so thankful to God for my family and all that He has blessed us with.

Be joyful ALWAYS

Pray continually;

GIVE THANKS

in all circumstances.

1 thessalonians 5:16-18

Happy Fall to you all,

Trish