the happenings...

I am up late trying to get everything done because tomorrow Caton and I are heading to Washington DC for a much needed--much anticipated--weekend getaway. Just me and my man for four wonderful kid-free days. This is our last chance to have some alone time before the crazy days of holidays and a new baby totally take over.

Yay!

In other news, we are loving the mild fall weather and getting ready for a Thanksgiving trip to California. Layla is loving school and getting better at reading every day. She is in that annoyingly wonderful phase where she sounds out words on every sign, billboard, and cereal box. I answer a million questions every day: what does this word mean, what do these letters mean... And scripture study has suddenly turned from a 5 minute deal into a 30 minute reading lesson. It's great and I truly am excited for her...I just don't always have the patience that a good mother should. I am trying...

She is also quickly developing a sense of style. After hurting her feelings one day (we had a difference in opinion about a crazy hairdo she wanted), we decided that she is allowed pick out her own outfits everyday as long as they are modest, weather appropriate, and clean. (Also, I reserved the right to pick out her clothes for church.) Her outfit creations are actually not that bad. Some days I am pretty impressed. And then some days, it's all I can do to keep my mouth shut and let her enjoy the privilege of style. But even on the craziest dressed days, she is still so beautiful.

Jack is...Jack. He is probably the cutest three year old that ever was. (Sorry to all you other moms). I tell him everyday that it's the "law" that little boys have to hug their mommies. He is convinced and even gets a little nervous when we see police cars on the street. He got some roller skates for his birthday and wears them around the house all day...with elbow pads, knee pads, and a helmet. I lock the wheels so he can't really "roll" anywhere, but he wears them all day anyways. He is endless hours of entertainment for our family and I love him to death.

And that's what's going on with us. Not terribly excited but it is our life and I truly love it.