My Office Halloween Party

Friday afternoon Layton and I headed to my office for the annual Halloween party.   Everyone gets really into it at the office and they have turned it into a big competition for all the employees.  The best decorations, costumes and treats get cash prizes.  There were lots of kids there and the decorations were amazing once again!  Layton thankfully had a quick nap on our ride up there and I woke him up once we arrived.  He was so excited to be a pilot he marched right in like he owned the place.  He had fun trick or treating in all the different areas and really opened up and was playing up the whole pilot thing.  He was telling everyone he was flying them to Dallas, it was too cute.  Layton ended up winning the costume contest for the boys and I won 1st and 2nd for my treats I entered.  All my late night efforts paid off the night before :)  He was so hyper by the time we left I think it had something to do with the fact he ate two cupcakes, a cookie, candy and lots of puppy chow.  He was really proud of his little ribbon he won and his $25 gift card to Target.  I told him he could go pick out whatever he wanted with it once we go.  Here are pictures from our fun Friday at the party.

All my yummy treats I made.  I found all these ideas on pinterest of course.  I love that website!

 My little pilot at the party.

 One of my coworkers Courtney and her little boy Dr. Kevin.

 The treat table at the party.

 Little cupcake at the party she was so precious.

 Mommy and Layton

 Layton having fun with the decorations.

 The Treasury group was sweating to the oldies. 

 Performing their routine in their work out room they created.  So funny!

 Layton and his buddy Marshall (Scooby Doo).  Layton was fascinated with his costume and wouldn't leave poor Marshall alone.

 Sweet Daylon the puppy.

 Layton lined up for the costume contest.

 Loading up on more sugar.

I wish I had taken more pictures of the decorations but it was extremely crowded and trying to keep up with Layton was a challenge.  We had so much fun and Layton really enjoyed it.

Where Does Jesus Live?

Last night as I was lying in Layton’s bed with him for a few minutes he sat up on his pillow like he does every night and said we need to pray for Amanda and Jerrod.  Then he went on to say his little meal time prayer and then stopped in the middle and said keep Amanda and Jerrod safe and protect them.  Then he started asking me "What should I say next mommy?" and I explained to him that we can talk to Jesus just like we talk to anyone else and he will hear our prayers.  I saw his little wheels turning in his head and he looked up and said, "Mommy where does Jesus live?"  I was not prepared for all the questions he had but I explained to him that He lives in our hearts once we believe in Him and ask him to be our Lord and Savior and that he is also in heaven.  He said "I want to go to heaven and meet Jesus, how do we get there?"  Then I tried to explain to him that if you believe and trust in Jesus and ask him into your heart then we you die one day you get to live with Jesus forever.  The questions just kept coming and coming, he said "Mom will you and Daddy be there?" and I said yes we will and then he asked about Nana and Papa and what about his friend Emersen and on and on.  He then asked if he could take his stuffed animals with him to heaven one day because he thought Mr. Bear would like to meet Jesus too.  I was so caught off guard by the whole conversation but once I told him goodnight and walked out of his room I had tears in my eyes just thinking about his little questions.  It made me realize how sweet and innocent a child’s faith is and even though he can’t understand everything he is so curious and wants to know why we do the things we do.  It also made me realize once again that God has trusted his little life with Clifton and I and it is our job as his parents to raise him in a Christian home and tell him about Jesus so we can all live eternally together forever.  I felt like God was really showing me last night that this is all that matters nothing else does.  This is the first time Layton has really asked any questions about Jesus so I just wanted to document it so I can always remember it. 

Layton,

My prayer for you today is that you will grow up and understand what it really means to live for God and that you will come to know Him as your Lord and Savior and ask Him into your heart.  This will be the most important decision of your life and your daddy and I started praying about this before you were even born.  We love you and thank Him everyday that He trusted us to be your parents.  You are so special to us!!!!

Mommy 

Layton just being Layton

Here are some silly pictures I took of Layton today.  He said he was plowing the fields and of course he had to have his boots on.  He wasn't wearing his pants because he was about to go take his afternoon nap.

Tonight after dinner being silly.

Playing with Cooper and Kyleigh this Weekend

This weekend Daniel, Lauren and the kids were in town and we spent lots of time with them letting the kids play.  Friday morning my mom and Lauren and the kids came over to play.  Layton was so excited about Cooper coming over to his house he could hardly stand it.  Here are a few pictures I took of the kids having fun together.

Friday night Lauren and I and a bunch of our girlfriends went to the Ole Marketplace in San Antonio and did a little shopping and then had dinner.  We had so much fun catching up with everyone.  I don't think anyone took one picture all night long.  I had my camera but we were so busy shopping and then talking at dinner I didn't manage to take any pictures.  It was some much needed girl time.

29 Weeks

Tomorrow I will be 29 weeks.  The weeks are flying by lately which is a good thing.  We have been busy at work wrapping up our 3rd quarter stuff so my work weeks are going by so fast.  When I tell people my due date they usually say wow you have a long ways to go still but to me I feel like I don't have much longer at all.  I guess I'm just trying to think positive.  Here are a few things I have gotten lately or made for Molly.  This weekend I cleaned out Layton's closet and started organizing my sewing cabinet which doesn't sound like a big deal but it took me a while to organize all the fabric.  I didn't realize I had so much.  I'm trying to tackle a few projects each weekend so I can get everything done before January.

These first four things I ordered from Etsy.  I love that website!

 A ruffled onesie with matching baby legs.

 A girly car seat cover.

 Monthly onesie stickers

 Here is a belly picture at 28 weeks.

I finally made some time this weekend to sit down and knock out a few sewing projects on my list.  I made her a carseat canopy and I love this fabric!

 A sweet little newborn gown to wear at the hospital.

 I can't seem to rotate this picture but here is a bib I made for Molly.

 I have a few other things in the works but nothing I have finished just yet.  I also made a few baby shower gifts for friends but I want them to be surprised so I'm not going to post any of those pictures until after I give them away.

First Pair of Real Cowboy Boots

Last Saturday night we went to San Antonio and bought Layton his first pair of real cowboy boots.  Let me tell you these things are not cheap even in a toddler size 10.  He was so excited and has worn them around the house any chance he gets since then.  He got to wear his new boots and belt to church last Sunday and he was so proud of them.  He looked at me and said "I'm handsome like daddy."  I guess he has heard me tell him that just a few times.  Of course he wouldn't really cooperate for a picture but this is the best I got Aunt Amanda.  She requested a picture of Layton in his new boots.

Here he is dressed and ready for church playing with his train.

 The shirt tucked in lasted about 5 minutes :)

Pumpkin Patch 2011

Last Saturday we met Leslie and John Paul and took all the boys to the pumpkin patch in Devine.  We got there when it opened but it warmed up quick.  I'm so ready for some fall weather that will actually stick around longer than one day.  Mason and Layton had so much fun playing and exploring everything they had to offer at Devine Acres.  Little Morgan was a great sport too.  Next year he will be joining the other two for sure.  They were not really interested in sitting in the pumpkins to take pictures this year imagine that.  They were going from one area to the next just taking it all in.  We had a great time and it was nice to just spend time together and enjoy the day.  Here are a bunch of pictures from our fun morning at the pumpkin patch.

We had so much fun can't wait to go back next year and take Molly for her first pumpkin patch experience.