Happy Fall!

We are excited about pumpkins ("pun-kn"), hot chocolate, and warm chili on cool football days. Although our UL Cards are struggling this season- we have other things to make us happy. We are enjoying every minute of Taylor that we possibly can. She is talking more and more, screaming more and more, and learning so much. She loves her parents' day out program and is doing well. (Although we made the decision to pull her for a couple weeks until I get my swine flu vaccine. The news freaks me out about H1N1 and I'm at a greater risk now that I'm pregnant.) Taylor is truly a joy to be around. She is also getting a lot of quality time with all grandparents and loves slumber parties at their homes.

Baby Ben is doing well. He weighs about one pound and a half. We have just moved into our 3rd trimester and he's kicking more and more. I am feeling well with lots of energy, which is good, and I hope it lasts!

Our new house does not feel new anymore, but more like a home. We have slowly made it a very comfortable place to be a family. Our next project is to transition Taylor into her "big girl" purple room. We hope to have this done by Christmas.

Our wonderful neighbors, the Dickmans, gave us this fabulous kitchen. Taylor LOVES it so much! We are so grateful for them sharing this wonderful kitchen with us! Thank You!

Her friends had to come over to play in her new kitchen! They had mac & cheese together and everyone sitting in highchairs was too much! (L to R, Ava, Avani, and T) David was home during this "play date" and he always stayed in the other room... I can't understand why he didn't want to be with three little girls pushing and shoving and saying, "NO!" It was quite a sight- but we had lots of fun!

This is my friend, Sujata, and her daughter girl, Avani. Our girls had a Halloween party and had a great time although it looks like they'd like to be anywhere but here!

David chose to stay home and watch football on his birthday (the 11th). We all took long winter naps and watched football with him. Taylor and I needed a snack after our naps! (Bailey remains hopeful....)

For my birthday (the 18th) I wanted to pick pumpkins. We went to Gallrein Farms in Shelbyville this year. Taylor seemed to enjoy the hayride to the pumpkin patch. She liked touching them and saying, "pum-kn".

And here she is with her buddy- giving kisses!

Our good friends, Jeff and Allison Bolton, were in town to visit friends and family. They were able to have a nice dinner with us and see our new digs. Here are Taylor and Cooper watching football and eating a snack. They were once again fast pals!

Our last bit of good news. Jon and Emie passed the Kentucky BAR and are now attorneys! Here they are with Martha Lu's cousin, John Minton, Jr. (Chief Justice of KY Supreme Court)
That's it for now. We wish you all well and healthy Holidays...

Take Care! ~Megan, David, Taylor, Baby Ben, and Bailey!