Happy Halloween!

LOVING THE CANDY!!

Benjamin and Luke dressed up for the first time this halloween. We are in Austin, Texas with family. Benjamin is a bumble bee, Luke is a calf, and Bryce (the boys' cousin) is a monkey. We had a great time trick-or-treating at our own rental house :).

Everybody poops??

Okay, so everybody poops right? But, does everybody play in it?? Josh's Yia Yia (grandma) told me that every mom experiences their children playing in poop. If so, then this is the most disgusting right of passage for motherhood that I have been through.

The crib bars were "painted" with poop and everything was covered (including the floor). Gross!!

Growing up too fast!!

No two days are the same . . . every day my baby is different. He is now smiling soooo much. He has the most wonderful disposition--very sweet and patient. Who does he look like?? Changes every day!

Accident prone??

On Sept. 28 Benjamin had his first visit to the emergency  room. He and Josh were playing "chase you" after church in Selah and Benjamin tripped and hit his head on a chair. In the end, 2 stitches and a milkshake made it all better (bottom picture).

Less than a month later, on October 24th Benjamin decided to sneak up behind his daddy on a ladder and fell off. Back to the emergency room. After 5 days in a splint he now has a nice blue cast for the next three weeks. 

He is VERY tough, and I think I have had the hardest time with the stress :).

Family Fall Hike

Uncle Ben, and Grammy and Grandpa Howie came to visit earlier this month and we had a beautiful hike at Mt. Spokane.

Feeding Luke

Uncle Ben carried Luke in the Maya wrap . . . he said it was very comfortable, but would prefer a camo pattern for a more manly look.
Grandpa carried Benjamin the whole second half of the hike--and I don't know who liked it more.

Benjamin's Fall Fun

August was a fun month!! Went to Green Bluff  . . . 

Rode my horse (and of course sucked my thumb:)) . . . 
Bonded with my new baby brother . . . 
Had fun at the lake during my Uncle Ben's visit . . . 
and played with daddy--always a thrill!!

Luke Joseph Howie

Luke Joseph Howie

Born August 1, 2008; 6lbs 6ozs; 20" long

He is truly a miracle we are praising God for every second!! We are all healthy and happy and can't wait for you to meet our newest family member in person.