Pumpkin Patch

Today, as a family, we went out to the pumpkin patch. We've been wanting to go but we've been horribly busy with all sorts of activities. Since I had somewhat of a slow weekend with homework and Mr H. had his birthday yesterday and took this weekend off we thought today was the perfect day.

We went on an awesome hay-ride. I've been going to this pumpkin patch since I've had KK and we've never gone on the hay-ride. It was so much fun!


The hay ride path was longer than I thought it would be, I thought maybe 5 minutes or so, but it was about 20-25 minutes (maybe even longer!) It was very bumpy and very muddy.



On the ride there were 3 parts when something jumped out of the woods and scared the riders. KK just wanted to sit on my lap to protect him but he was still anxious about something scaring him. The last scary thing that jumped out of the woods scared KK so badly that his screamed pierced everyone's ears. But what made it funny was that he was so late in his reaction to the scary thing. It was like he had a 3-4 second delayed reaction. Everyone in the hay-ride laughed. I had to hold him the rest of the time cause he was shaking and afraid of more scary people jumping out.

This pumpkin patch had animals on the grounds too. KK loved running around and checking out all of the animals




KK has gotten so big and tall! I love this boy

KK loved playing with all of the wooden toys. He would play with one for a few seconds than run and jump off that one to move to the next toy. And I was watching him like a hawk. I wanted him to have his freedom, but I was on him like white on rice.



I wanted to have a picture with my baby. I've gotten a picture with him every single year in the exact same spot.





Look at my boys! I enjoy them...they give me so much happiness!

I Confess!

MY KINDLE BROKE!

Gasp!

I know! It wasn't on purpose. I had it in my purse and well....maybe, there was pressure put on the screen and boom! It broke! I was really upset with this because I love my kindle and Mr H. got it for me for Christmas last year. I didn't want him to think I was irresponsible. It was an accident. I panicked and didn't know what to do. And after googling, I decided that I needed a new kindle. And before buying another, I would try calling the Amazon store and let them know what happened to see if there was a chance they might help. And help, they did! They sent me a whole new kindle. I could have kissed the operator who told me they'd send a new one. I was so excited they would do this for me!



I have not used my new kindle yet...I want a kindle case for it before I start using it! I've learned my lesson!

KK's California Trip

KK went on a trip to California with his grandma. He was gone for about 8 days and I missed him dearly! I was grateful for the time to get things done, but I was sad to not feel his hugs and kisses in the morning. I know that he had a great time, although I did get a little freaked out when grandma called and said they were in a car accident the day they got there! But KK was fine, it was a fender bender, but still, it was nerve wracking for me, especially after his car accident earlier this year.

I'm really not sure everything that he did in California but I know that he had a lot of fun meeting and playing with X's side of the family. He went to Reno, Nevada and met other family members. He has a 2nd cousin who is a month older than him and he has a little pony tail and KK keeps mentioning it every now and then on how he should cut that off. Which I thought was really funny that KK would NOT like to have one and he thinks that his cousin's needs to be cut off.

KK had a great time and he has told me a couple stories of the things he experienced. I think that KK would love to take this trip again next year (before school starts!?) I am grateful for the relationship that KK has with his grandma and I am grateful for the relationship that I have with her. She calls every week and asks how I am doing and to get an update on KK. She lives in Virginia but has been looking for housing here in Ohio just in case a job may open up for her to move here. I am lucky to have her. She loves KK so much and I am grateful.

My Naked Boy

KK really is my naked boy...he LOVES stripping off his clothes and running around the house telling me to catch him. He squeals with laughter as I "act" like it's a big deal that he's naked, that he has to put clothes on. Today was no different.

KK was at my parents house while I studied for two tests on Monday (please pray for me). They rang me and told me that KK was very upset (I could hear him in the background). I talked to him and asked what was wrong, he told me that Mimi wouldn't let him get naked. I kind of laughed and then asked my mom if I should pick him up. I drove over there to pick him up and take him home. As soon as he was home he stripped off his clothes and ran around the house, hugging Zero, playing with his toys, and helping me with laundry.



It doesn't bother me that he likes to be naked, but I only let him strip down when only I am at home with him. And I think he likes to be naked just because. But he's always been like that. I am glad that he's comfortable in his own skin. And I have a ton of black mail photos from when he is dating...lol

Running is a Love/Hate Relationship

Learning to love to run is on my list, #20 to be exact. I am not a runner, it's hard for me. My body and lungs, mostly my lungs, do not like running. Growing up my parents put me in sports to help me combat my exercise induced asthma. Exercise is a trigger, which induces an asthma attack and I can't breathe. I'be been told that asthma is fake, that it's all in my head, but I would like to take the time to explain to you what it feels like to me. When I run or exercise I feel like I am breathing through a small straw, or better yet, a coffee stirrer/straw. If you ever get a chance, take one of those straws and stick it in your mouth and only breathe in and out through that, now try exercising. That is how I feel. So for me to learn to love running is a big deal! I have noticed that I have gained some extra weight in the last couple years. And a girl in my nursing classes just ran a marathon (in a little over 4 hours!) and she's skinny as a rail. So I put the two together and thought, I can do this. I'm not doing this to be super skinny, I don't think I ever could because I'm a curvy girl and always will be. She gave me some pointers and a little motivation to get me started. It's been two weeks since then and I thought, "What better time than now!?" So this morning I ran....for 5 mins (I walked for 20min, that should count for something?)! I was proud of myself...I wanted to run for 10 but my lungs said no. I will get to the 10 min mark soon. I want to document my journey, one hill at a time. I loved the endorphins after the run. I felt good and energized. And what I need from you, my friends and family, is encouragement!

I would love to get down to this size. This was in 2002 when I was in college at Utah State University. I'm the shortest one, if you couldn't tell!

Unconditional Love

I love my son, I love him with all my heart. So when his paternal grandmother suggested to take him to California to see his great-grandparents I was a little nervous but thought it would be a great adventure for them. I know his grandma loves him and would never let anything happen to him. She calls him every week and sends him gifts in the mail. But as a mom, I was still a little nervous to let him go across the country. Two days ago he left for California and I miss him. I know he's having a blast, he got to re-meet his great-grandparents. He met them for the 1st time when he was 5 months old.


I talked to him yesterday and found out that on the way home from the airport in the stop and go traffic they were in a car accident. I was told it wasn't bad, just a bumper bump, and KK wasn't hurt at all, he was in his car seat. But it was still a little scary for me to hear. KK was in a car accident during Easter weekend and now he was in another. 2 accidents in one year and it wasn't while I was driving and he rides with me the most! I know it wasn't their fault at all, I was just a little nervous when I heard about the accident, but I am so grateful that everyone was alright.

Today when I talked with him, he was eating all of their fruit in the house, watching a movie, and playing with his second cousins. He's been having so much fun. He doesn't seem like he is missing me too much, which is a good thing. I think these next 6 days will go by fast. I was told that they might try to go to Reno tomorrow to see some more of the family. He'll have a lot of fun. I just can't wait until he comes back...I miss him lots.

Hilarious things kids say

I have to say that KK truly should have been on Bill Cosby's show "Kids Say The Darndest Things." He never stops making us crack up with the silly and witty things he comes up with. Yesterday, while I was in the shower, KK decided it was time for him to run into the bathroom to poop. I didn't think much of it when he came in but I chuckled a bit when C asked him if he was going to make it stinky like Mr H. KK of course said "Yep!!" Then he closed the door and I could hear him strain for a few seconds and then tell me "You're in trouble now!!!" as he started laughing and straining more. I have no idea where he comes up with this stuff but it just makes us laugh all the time. As soon as I got out of the shower and ran out of the bathroom, I asked C if she heard what he said. She hadn't heard him so I repeated it and we both started laughing so hard with KK that we all just about wet ourselves.

So yeah, it's an odd post that may be a little gross, but you gotta admit, it's pretty darn funny.

**Also tonight G asked KK if Blue (our dog who died in 2009) would play catch. KK looked at him with all seriousness and said, "It's too dark to play catch!"