I Heart the Park

We love Triangle Park. I think it's a mother's best friend. When the natives get restless, it's the perfect solution.

This morning was beautiful - cool, but sunny - and perfect for the park. Emma and I headed over while Daddy worked in the garden...damn squirrels.

With my mom...

She loved the slide today!

Always happy swinging...

Stripes, stripes and stripes!

Ahh, autumn...

No major news here, folks -- notice a theme?

We are just enjoying the nice, breezy days of autumn.

Hanging with Mom...

Who me, attitude?

Happy girl!

A Day at the Dairy

We were very excited when our friends, the Barretts, asked us to join them on a trek to the dairy. As part of a local dairy co-op, they were responsible for the week's dairy pickup. Wright Farm Dairy, located just outside of Anniston, Alabama, is an organic dairy farm - where happy cows reside. Their milk is amazing, as well as their ice cream and butter (provided through an Amish community). It was great fun.

Emma LOVED the cows, really loved the cows. I think she kicked and squealed for about 20 straight minutes. Although, am I surprised? Of course not, Dugald did grow up on a dairy farm...

Snack time

Affectionate calf...

I WANT IT!

Jumping in excitement!

Mmm...ice cream

Krys and Mimi

The crew...

Milking time...

Mimi was so happy to run around outside!

Drive-thru organic milk -- wow!

Weekly Round-up

No major news to report here. The weather has been beautiful, so we have been spending as much time outside as possible. Emma LOVES the park. Here are some pictures of our Thursday morning with our friends, Stella and Mimi.

Time with Family

This past weekend we headed to my parents for a weekend visit. It was a beautiful weekend - we all had a great time.

Sweet thing...

On the phone with Pop

Just chillin' in the rocking chair

Cool morning air!

Emma loved the wagon!

Sweater Weather

I couldn't resist...

Fall Fever

It is definitely fall fever at the Hall household. The weather has been so wonderful -- and as such, the doors have been open to let in the cool autumnal air. It's so nice...

The minute the temperature starts dropping, I get the cleaning fever. I start dreaming of organized linen closets, swept porches, and no air conditioning. Not that that will ever be a reality, but a mama sure can try.

Over the weekend, we spent as much time outside as possible - cleaning up our back porch and building stuff. Dugald found some free lumber outside of a local business, so he started building extra shelving for the basement. We were so thankful for our pack-n-play and mosquito net...the bugs can't resist a sweet baby girl.

Reduce, reuse, recyle, right?

Shelving is soon a reality...

Playing outside!

Taking in the view -- and cooler air.

This is one of the funniest things -- I'm sure she has no idea what she is doing, except for the fact that I practically fall over in laughter every time she does it.