Quick Update

BEAUTIFUL October has arrived!! My favorite month of the year, by far, and not just because my birthday falls smack dab in the middle of October. I won't lie though, as a little girl my birthday was always the best part of this month! ;o) Now, I look forward to doing what most people also love about this time of year--apple picking, pumpkin farms, raking leaves (into a pile in the middle of my yard for Ava to play in...shoot, I don't bag those things up! ;), pumpkin baking, crispy football games, scary movies, trick or treating, and best of all, my lovebug's birthday! Speaking of that little ornery one, she is rocking our world lately! The days keep getting better with her around, I feel like she learns something new everyday. It's crazy...it's awesome...and I want time to freeze so she can stay this cute and little forever! She has been cracking us up lately with her words and short sentences. I have a TON of updates that I'll put together in a post later this month closer to her birthday.

For now, I will leave you with some pictures... Life is good, folks. ;o)

{ the willi's }

I couldn't resist this outfit! I didn't think she would wear the hat, but I convinced her that if she wanted to go outside where it's "cold" then she had to wear it... HEHE! Notice her purse? She's a doll... ;)

We went to the Loudonville street fair last week and she rode a pony! She very much enjoyed it. :o)

I had my camera out and Ava said, "mommy, me picture with portia?" Of course child!! Anything you want with that sweet voice of yours!

She will forgive me someday for taking this picture, right?

Hangin' with E man!  Ava (& mommy!) can't wait to meet Eli's new baby brother or sister! Anyday now... ;o)

These two are awesome together...

Lately, I've been Indulging in Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte's, Researching swim & gymnastics classes for Ava for the coming winter, Rounding out Ava's fall/winter wardrobe needs, Planning a birthday party, and Catching up on a few good reads-- Creating Your Best Life, The Ultimate Life List Guide by Caroline Adams Miller has inspired me to start my 'bucket list' while I'm young, When did I get like this? by Amy Wilson has left me chuckling my buns off in the first 60 pages, and The Best Life Diet by Bob Greene is waiting in the wings for my attention. Happy Fall everyone! And Gooooo Buckeyes!!!