Tag... I'm it

So I have been "tagged" to write 5 things I love about my husband which is such a joy to do. 

One.   He loves the Lord  This is what drew me to love him when we were dating. He loves his Savior and desires to please Him in all areas of his life.  He reads books and listens to tapes and messages, I love how worship songs bring him to tears. He consistently evaluates areas of his life that he needs to grow in. He prays.

Two.   He loves his family  I love the way he loves me and cares for me. He is always looking for ways to serve me, helping me around the house or taking Nathan for a little bit so I can get some things done. He washes dishes and changes diapers:) He makes an effort to spend time with me after Nathan goes to bed.  He pursued me when we were dating and he still does.  -  I love how he loves Nathan, he loves spending time with him and teaching him things. He loves waking him up on the weekends and has not missed helping to put him to bed at night as long as he's home. He loves being a Daddy and I love watching him in this new role.

Three.   He is a hard worker  He works hard at Deka, factory work that is not the easiest, he strives to please the Lord here. He works at his business, Fotografic, wanting this to be our second income because he wants me to stay at home with Nathan.  He has been such a godly business man as he has built this side business and works many extra hours to provide for us. He works on the house and cars and yard, taking care of repairs and making improvements.

Four.   He is Gentle  He is gentle with me, he is gentle with Nathan, he has a gentle spirit. He is sensitive to me and seeks to draw me out and care for me when I'm upset or struggling with something. He is gentle with Nathan when he is directing/instructing him. He is patient. 

Five.   His Humor  Many people don't know this about Steve other than his family but he can be very silly and I love when he is, it makes me laugh as well as anyone else who is watching. 

I have to add that I love his artistic gifts and I love when we get a chance to be creative together.

I am so grateful to be married to this man, he is my very best friend and I am blessed to be walking with him on this earthly journey!

(Everyone I know who blogs has already been tagged except for Amber -you're "it":)  But I also "tag" Kathy (after you have your baby), Mom, Naty, Mom R, Julia and Kim to write or tell your husband 5 things you love about them:)

Pumpkin Time

We did finally carve a pumpkin this past weekend.  I haven't done this for years and I knew it was messy and was thinking I would just wait until next year, but it was a rainy day Saturday so I changed my mind. Nathan liked the hole in the pumpkin and Heidi thankfully enjoyed eating the seeds that fell on the floor:)

All boy!

Here's some random photos of Nathan, we thought the one on the motorcycle was pretty funny. He looks like a real harley dude, the only thing is he was actually starting to complain/cry because he wanted off:)

            

And here's a video of him pointing to some body parts, again, it's pretty funny, I hope he thinks so when he gets older:)

Mom

So last night I was talking to Steve and said something, can't even remember what I said but it was the way I said it- 

And Steve said "you sounded just like your Mom" and he laughed.

And I smiled and then missed my Mom.

I love you Mom and am glad for the times I remind others and myself of you!

Fall Is Here

We had another foster care outing this weekend at a corn maze and we met Steve's parents and nieces there.  Nathan had a good time, loved being able to run around and explore new things. There was a big hay filled area that the kids (and grown-ups) could jump and tumble in and throw around, it was a favorite with the kids, but how can so much hay end up in a diaper?We went on a tractor ride ( the last picture of the collage with Poppy) and Nathan just stared at the tractor for most of the ride. It was a beautiful evening as you can see by the sunset but pretty chilly, Fall has definitely come upon us.  

I took Nathan and the dog out for our morning stroll yesterday and put some mittens on Nathan, it was quite humorous for the first half of the walk. Nathan wasn't too thrilled about them and was trying to take them off and Heidi loved them and was trying to take them off.  I must have put them back on half a dozen times or more. I have a feeling this will be happening again and again:)

pat the bunny

My Mom bought Nathan this book a while ago and he loves it - I remember loving it as kid too. Since we have been reading this to him he now smells the flowers whenever he sees them including at times, flowers in other books:) He also likes to feel his own "Daddy's scratchy face", and tries to feel my scratchy face too, but thankfully I don't have one:) I love this picture below, however, it is not the manliest photo.

This is too small, but these fit "just right"

Grammy took Nathan to get his feet fitted for shoes.  He has been complaining when we put shoes on him and we were wondering if his feet were wide, come to find out Mommy had him in a size too small plus his feet need a wide shoe. (Poor Nathan-How on earth are you supposed to know what shoe size little toddlers are??)  This shoe store specializes in children's shoes and has shoes for all feet types.  Grammy bought Nathan probably his first pair of shoes that fit him:) Thanks Grammy!!!! And then she took us to lunch.  It was a fun morning and great to chat with my Mother-in-law. I enjoyed our discussion on the book she's reading, Respectable Sins by Jerry Bridges. It got me thinking of how much we need a Savior and what Christ has truly done for me. I hope to read the book soon and I have to confess I think I was speeding a little on my way home-(a respectable sin)

Great Mame

A week with Great Gramma!! My Gramma came last Saturday on the bus from Erie PA, what a Gramma.  She's 83 years old and still adventurous which I'm thankful for.

She was with us a whole week and we were able to share our everyday family life with her.  It brought back memories of when I lived with her for a while in college - good memories.

I loved watching Nathan get to know his Great Mame.  This morning he actually pointed to her chair at the table and asked for Mame, it was a little sad. we miss you Gramma!

And here are some cute shots of Nathan.  The first he is hiding behind a chair in the corner, look closely to where his finger is pointing - the moon!  He loves the moon.

This past Saturday we were so excited to meet my parents a couple hours away so they could take Gramma back home.  It was so good to see them even though it was only for a short time.  Thanks for lunch Dad!

And then this picture had to be in color, we had a beautiful drive home, the mountains were covered in color.  I love Fall!!