The family came for a visit. We had a nice time together. Spent a few days in North Conway and a few days in Maine. It was very nice to see them. I think this is going to be my parent's Christmas card this year... they, of course, want to show off Ryan!

Ryan was more interested in playing than having his photo taken. Oh well... he's still cute!

Ryan after eating some peas. He's not so sure what to think of them yet, but he loves rice cereal and applesauce.

The McGee's: Vanessa, Nick, Pauline, Roger, Memere, Me, Adam and Ryan! Memere is loosing her memory, so we had a small visit, which really cheered her up.

Okay, I swear we aren't bad parents. BUT, Ryan woke up on Saturday at 5 a.m., drank and bottle and wanted to play. We had to get ready to go to Brunswick, so we put him in the exersaucer to play. One minute he was squeeling in delight and the next he was fast asleep. After the photo we removed him, kissed him and put him in his carseat!

Our Friends Steve and Sarah had their second baby on Monday. Here's little Madison. She is perfectly healthy and weighed 6 lbs 10 oz and was 20 1/4 inches long.

Wildlife

Yesterday was a good day.

At first I didn't think that Saturday was going to be all that exciting. For one, I had to wake up with Adam at 5:30 and drive to Brunswick with him for work, wait around while looking in shops for 1 p.m. and then have the rest of our day together. I wasn't too happy about the early morning part, so I was dreading Saturday.

It started out bad. Ryan woke up at 5 after being stuck in the slots of the crib for the last time! We got a bumper later on Saturday to prevent this. Anyway, so it was 5, Ryan was happy and awake, I was sleepy and wishing we didn't have to go with Adam.

We got ready, got in the car and went to BK for breakfast. There was no food in the house and we needed something fast. The day began to get better... yummy food and a little coffee to wake a sleepy mumma.

On Route 4 Adam suddenly slammed on the breaks. I looked up wondering why the guy in front of us wasn't going and then followed Adam's finger to the moose. A MOOSE, A MOOSE! I have finally seen a moose in Maine.... first time ever since living here for almost three years!!!! I was beginning to think that the only moose I would ever see would be the one that's stuffed and in LL Bean. The moose was majestic. He was HUGE... as along as the car he was standing next to in the used car lot and way taller. His antlers were beautiful. I was so excited about this that I couldn't remember were we put the camera, so by the time I got it out, said moose had crossed the street and wandered into the woods. I was slightly disappointed at this, but glad to see the moose.

The day got even better. I was able to find Ryan two cute outfits (which he really needs now that it's cooler) on super sale at Carter's outlet. I just happened to be there for the 75 percent off. I wasn't going to purchase, just look and then I stumbled on huge savings. We also got an LL Bean winter hat for his HUGE head (it's 18 inches already!) for later this winter. He has hats that fit now, but we wanted to use my coupons for free stuff before it expired. So, a free hat and mittens for Ryan.

Then, I stopped by Adam's work to use the potty and they saw me and let him leave early, which allowed us to make seeing his grandmother, who hasn't been well, for a nice visit and cute family photos.

Then, while picking up the bumper at Babies R Us (no where else sells them separately) they were offering free photos at Kiddie Kandis and we took advantage of the freeness and got really awesome photos of Ryan. Of course they tried to sell us stuff too, but we just took the free stuff and may go back later for other photos.

We had dinner at Nick and Vanessa's house (Adam's brother and sister-in-law) and had a good time.

On the way home on the road by the landfill I saw a shape of some animal on the hill. I asked Adam to stop and back up so we could see it. Well, it just wasn't one, it was an entire family of deer just grazing on the hill. No photos of his wonderful moment either since it was too dark, but it was just awesome watching them. Two big ones even kissed! It was wicked cool.

So, that's our wildlife adventure on a wonderful Saturday that I had been dreading and I have no photos to prove it. But, in case you were wondering, moose do exist. I had my doubts before, but know they exist now.

Things I love about fall

I decided since fall is my favorite time of year that I would complie a short list of the things I love about this season.

I experienced my first fall in Greenville and I haven't stopped loving it yet.

1. Crunching in the leaves.
2. Fall foliage – I love how the colors are so breathtaking in purples, oranges, reds and yellows.
3. Cinnamon scented candles… and pumpkin ones too
4. White hot chocolate
5. Cooler temperatures. It's more fun walking outdoors without sweating
6. Warm comfy pj’s and slippers
7. Flannel sheets
8. Apple pie
9. Thanksgiving - a great excuse to see family and eat lots of yummy food.
10. Weenie roasts and hay rides.