So I realized some time ago that I've yet to update this blog!  I last posted in September.....I know that's not too far back, but you all deserve better!  I really need to make an attempt to keep up with this!  I think the days keep going faster!!!  (I'm not the only one who thinks this, right?)  Lots has been going on....my business continues to grow, Jude continues to GROW (even though I ask him not too), my brother deployed for Afghanistan in October, Aaron continues to work at the other house, Jude becomes much more proficient at the Ipad and cell phone (haha) and much more!!!  Hope this season finds you all well as we prepare for Thanksgiving!!  I am working hard this week preparing for Jude's birthday party with the family this coming Saturday....I told my mom that if I fall asleep at the party, just please take good pictures!!! haha.  I know I won't fall asleep, but I know next week I will need to recover from all the preparation that went into it!!!  It will be worth it I know!!! :)  

Here's our little man....not so little anymore!!

Jude the gardener picking peppers out of Great grandpap's garden...

Enjoying a pear from the pear tree while relaxing with daddy and Uncle Justin!

Kisses from Nana are always good....

My "baby" bro's last visit in before deploying.... (we miss him!!!)

The boys....

One of my favorites....do you think Jude loves his Uncle Justin?  (that is to put it mildly).....This kid finds pictures of him all the time and points them out.....he even tries to go on the Ipad and skype with him from time to time.  (I know Jude can't wait for his return!!)

Hugs from Pappy!

Playing with great grandpap....

Reading with Mugama.....

One of our last sandbox moments before the cold weather set in......

A few of my jewelry pieces...I will have a few sneak into the blog to show you!  This was made with an old pocket watch!

Happy guy!

I participated in the Sandyvale Wine Festival in Johnstown - it went great!!  This was my set up!

Spoon pendants!

Fall spoon plant markers or decorative pieces

We did make it to a corn maze this year...we were hoping the weather would hold out!  Jude loved it!  He helped lead the way!

Could you have asked for a more perfect day???

Our friend Rachel joined us...she had never been to a corn maze - she enjoyed it too!

The three of us!!!

Shoulder rides!!!

God painted a beautiful landscape....

Playing in the corn pit! 

Pumpkins!!!

So Aaron had a birthday - Jude of course couldn't wait to give him the new hat we picked out for him!

And how else does a dad celebrate a birthday.....plays with playdough....haha!  (we all did actually)

Relaxing!

Halloween came and went.....Sophie and Jude went together....Cheeseburger and hot dog!

They were so cute!

We went with my cousin...here is her youngest, Iva dressed as a strawberry!

We decided to take Jude to the children's museum here in Johnstown....first stopped at the cafe and Jude sat at the bar like a big boy!

Drank his milk from a mason jar!  lol

Daddy building a dam and Jude supervising to see if it's going to work...judging by his face, I don't think he has much faith in daddy...lol

Practicing for fishing time with Pappy!!!

He got one!!!

The cute Inclined Plane slide, etc. for the kids!

Dressing up like a steelworker! 

DJ Jude

My love...

Jewelry organizer I custom made with Aaron's help!

And of course the biggest news.....Jude turned TWO this month!!! I can't believe it!  We took him out in the woods at Highland Park....some of them turned out great!!!!

Best buddies....