Hello Autumn

Yes it's here again...my most favorite season. Its such a feel good time of year for me. We kicked of our season the past weekend, by visiting the Country Living Festival with some of our favorite people. Thanks you Ashley for finding this super fun event! Many vendors come from all over to sell their unique handmade crafts, and antiques of plenty! So many things to browse and want to buy. My favorite line of the day came from my niece, Gracie. " Natalie, don't you wish we were grown ups, so we could buy whatever we want?" This was sparked by my veto of a purchase for a ridiculously over priced birdcage that was even more ridiculous looking. We all found goodies and made purchases. I believe Ashley was the most successful. She found some hot items! Including the custest bright blue bird house. The best was the time spent with these amazing people, the memories made and hopefully a new tradition.

{Nat, Gracie, Shiloh and Rylee}

Who knew??!!

Natalie had her 5 year old check-up scheduled on Wednesday. We had to mentally prepare for this day for about 2 weeks as vaccines were to be administered during this visit.

Last year for her flu shot, it took myself holding her restrain style and a nurse holding her arms down. The child freaks out over this. During the physical part of the exam, Dr. Kirkby discovered that Natalie has strep throat. I never would have known...she never acted sick or complained! The difference in this child when she found out she wouldn't be getting shots was amazing. Now I must go prepare for 10 days from now, when indeed she will get the shots.

Do you just wanna be 16?

Natalie and I have been discussing my birthday this week, since it...well it's today and birthdays are so exciting to five year olds.  One conversation that stands out went like this:

N: Momma, how old will you be on your birthday?

me: 33

N: wow 33?! (she begins counting and stops at 16) whoa! that's a lot of counting, don't you just want to be 16?

me: huge smile from this priceless conversation

Oh to be 16 again! Even though the perks of knowing what lies ahead would make for an easy life, I just dont think it would be worth what I have learned and who I have become.

So, as difficult as it is to be graceful about aging, I will enjoy MY day! Who could not enjoy celebrating when you have these three beauties squeeze your neck and say

"Happy Birthday!"

{These lovely ladies sat across from me, making me laugh during my brithday dinner}