Preparations

Mom and dad helped out a lot while they were here. We got things crossed off the to do list, which felt so good!

One of the things that was really hanging over my head was organizing and washing all the baby girl clothes - from the shower and hand-me-downs. It just seemed so overwhelming and daunting to do alone. I was so grateful to get this done and put away in the dresser!

Mom started the process of putting together the bassinet for baby girl and stalled out, but Marc was able to finish it in a snap. So glad to have that out and ready. 

Cole doesn't have a baby doll, so he tucked his stuffed horse in for a nap -sang it a song and gave it a goodnight hug. 

Mom and dad kept Cole occupied while we worked. 

Still more to do, but I feel so good having these things done and not hanging over my head. 

Pumpkin Patch

We saved our pumpkin patch excursion for when mom and dad came to visit, and I'm so glad we did. We had a lot of fun! Cole was just the right age to enjoy a lot of the activities and had fun picking out different pumpkins. 

Al and Shirley joined us. 

They had a huge catapult that sent pumpkins flying high into the air! Cole still talks about it. 

Dad trying to "bat the rat" as it slides down the tube. Not as easy as it looks. 

Lots of adults and one kid. Next year we'll have another - she could even be toddling around by then!

Rainy Day

Wednesday was a drizzly day. Cole and Daddy decided to go out and play in the rain before Marc left for work. 

And then Cole and I stayed busy with some rainy day activities - lots of play-doh, Legos and even a special letter written and taken to the mail. 

Wonder who the lucky recipient will be?

Double Stroller

We got to put our double stroller to work yesterday when Isaac and his mom Michelle joined us on our walk to the pizza place for lunch! Cole was a great big brother friend to 7 month Isaac. 

Isaac fell fast asleep on the walk home. 

First of many times in the stroller!

Put to Work

Mom and Dad arrived this evening and I've already put them to work. Along with playing and reading and doing puzzles, I'm hoping that we can get a few "do before baby girl arrives" things knocked off the list. 

After folding my laundry, Mom was happy to help complete one of the tasks - making a stock pile of face wash! Mark it off the list!

So grateful for them!

Work Corn

As Marc has started slowing down at work, Cole has gotten to go with him a lot more. He loves to go "work corn" or "ride combine" decked out in his jeans and cowboy boots. Tonight he tagged along while daddy pulled soil samples. 

He returned to the truck all excited to tell me about a coyote they saw running. Fun!

We joined Michelle and Travis for their harvest meal in the field and Marc and Cole rode the combine while I helped Michelle clean up supper. 

Just another Friday evening in sublette! What a neat place to live and grow up - lots to do and experience. 

Mom and Dad come to visit tomorrow night! We can't wait!

Play Football

Check out this little boy who is all decked out and ready to play football.

 It's a nearly daily occurrence that he declares he's going to play football, scampers into his room and comes out with a "helmet" and pads ready to hit the field. His "down, set, hut, hut, hut hike" is the cutest you'll ever hear.