Random... very random...

Did someone say FALL??? Huh??

I can.not.believe that blessed summer is over! I am living in denial. Feels like I went to bed in June and woke up to almost September! But it is turning cooler, (well, it was anyway. It feels like summer again this week) our garden is over, leaves are starting to fall, school has started again, and well, yes, I suppose it is fall, but wow! That came fast!
We had a wonderful summer. We really did. A few camping trips here and there, altho' not as many as we hoped. Family reunions, swimming, playing in the sun, working together.... it was all good. But alas, all good things must come to an end. I might as well sit back, fasten my seat belt, and enjoy the ride. Because I have a feeling this thing called time will not slow down much.

First day of school was August 31. It was an exciting day! Tucker started 1st grade and according to him, its the best thing in the world. To say that he loves school, is putting it mildly. He is crazy about it! I don't know how long it will last, but I sure am glad for his enthusiasm now.
Jasmine is in 3rd grade. She has a new teacher this year, but likes her just the same. We do have a great school and a wonderful set of teachers. We are so blessed!

(she is happier than she appears)

( please just avoid the little wild child stuffing his mouth in the background. He DID have breakfast! )

Meanwhile, these 2 little charmers keep me occupied. (and each other) I was a bit worried about what Wyatt will say once his older brother isn't around. He is his little shadow. But so far so good. He is now "in charge" of his little sister and he seems to take his job seriously.  lol  She follows him around and does everything he does. I love watching them play together. They are so funny! Of course, they fight, too, but mostly its just a bunch of jibber jabber and messing around. They are very good at making messes! Like I said, they keep me occupied.

(this picture makes me giggle everytime.)

They spend hours outside playing outside. I have no idea how it will go or what they will do once it gets cold. I just try not to think about it too much.

(a "picnic!")

Wyatt is still not talking much. I should say- not talking plainly. He tries.. really hard. We get frustrated, He gets frustrated. He will be 4 in February. We're debating about whether we should do something more for him.We want to do what we can to help him and limit the many frustrations this all causes. But we want to make sure we do the RIGHT thing. Any suggestions or answers for us?

(big sister was telling him to be a "cool dude." he does the look well )

This little girl is at such a fun stage right now. She is saying more words every day- talks just as much or more than Wyatt. Naughty, ornery, charming, mostly sweet. Oh how we adore her!

(even with a dirty mouth- isn't she just adorable? Ok, you do not have to answer that. I know I am biased.)

Thanks for the encouraging comments on my last post. I am feeling much better. Its not easier, but I am trying to find JOY on this journey and EMBRACING the moments and it has been going a lot better. It was just one of my down times and I thank you for bearing with me as I bore my heart. It is encouraging to know that there are others out there who struggle with the same things.

Totally change of subject.....

I love music. Different kinds of music, but good choral music is my favorite. Now I am not one that has music playing all day long. But I have a lot of favorites I listen on You Tube. This is my all time favorite. Its not a new song. In fact, its pretty old. I'm sure you've all heard it before. But it sounds like something from heaven. I just LOVE this song!

(ok, I can't get the link to work, but try clicking on the box below.)

Happy Sunday!