It's been a long time since I've written, and I really don't have much time or energy for that matter to write much. But wanted to note that I'm still alive... barely. ha! I have to tell ya... I'm sure there are plenty of people who love it- but for me, being a working mommy of TWO kids is hard! I am WORN out. I know Ryan is too. We decided last week that being a grownup is pretty hard sometimes... but, we have the two most adorable faces to wake up to everyday! THANK GOODNESS!
Jonah is 7 months old now. His little personality is really shining through, and we just love him. He's another happy boy that's been brought in to our lives, and we are so grateful for that. He has the most contagious smile! He's making lots of fun sounds and noises... ba-ba, mama, dada and the "pfffft" sound with his tongue. Rolls all over...loves to bob his head when he's sitting upright. Loves his big brother and Ally the dog. Loves his mama. Is pretty stubborn. Loves his blue doggy blankie. He definitely looks like my side of the family.
Ben had a wonderful Halloween, he was Spiderman this year. He only wanted to go to a few houses to trick-or-treat, and had a much more entertaining time passing out candy and seeing all the other kids. He even gave up some of his candy for a trick-or-treater when I ran out of candy to pass out! He's doing well in Pre-k and is learning SO much. He surprises us everyday with things he's singing or talking about. He LOVES Show and Share Fridays. And occasionally still gets jealous of the attention Jonah gets. He's got a talking back problem right now, which I'm sure will probably be an issues for years to come (sigh) but he's got a heart of gold. I had a really rough morning last week and was crying because I was frustrated about something and he said "mommy?" and I kind of said in an annoyed voice "BEN! You need to leave me alone for a little bit so I can figure out how to do this okay?" and he said "But mommy? I just wanted to know if I could give you a hug?" Sweetest little guy. He's LOVED playing out in front with the two neighbor girls Sophia and Isabella. They're quite a bit older than him, but they are great with him and he always looks to see if they are around to play house with. Which I love, because kids are supposed to be outside using their imaginations and not getting their brains sucked out by the tv right?! I don't even mind when he gets super dirty!
Jonah and I are flying out to St. George, UT to go see my parents and brother (maybe both?) with my sister Delinda. I will miss my other boys but am happy I get to go be with my family too.
Okay, time for bed. I would love to say or promise I'll do better at writing but I struggle to find any time. We've got a bridal shower this weekend, wedding next, Thanksgiving... and then holidays. And work is INSANE right now on top of that. Life...
We had some family photos taken by a wonderful photographer who is a mutual friend of some of my friends, she did and amazing job and can't wait to get them. I will share a couple when we get the disc! Until then, here are the boys!

On the way to Trick-or-Treat!

Burt's Pumpkin Farm