A Trip To The Farm!

Yesterday when Keith got home from work, we took Mason to Circle S Farms. Mason had been so excited to go to the "pumpkin patch." I had been telling him we were going, then on Saturday he talked about it all day. I told him after his nap, when daddy got home we were going to the pumpkin patch. Well, as soon as he woke up from his nap ... I walk in the room ... "Mommy we go to the pumpkin patch now?" It was so cute, he was so excited! I then had to teach a two and a half year old "patience", as we had to wait for daddy to get home. This "patience" lesson lasted two hours by the way! But, well worth the wait. We all had alot of fun spending time together and picking a pumpkin!

Mason & Keith in the pumpkins

My little piggy!

It was a beautiful, cold, fall day.

Looking for our pumpkin

I think this is the one!

Here's the pumpkin we picked!

Trials & Tribulations Of House Hunting

Last Thursday Keith and I saw a house that we were pretty excited about. It was built in 1993, but looked like a new build on the inside, it had been very well cared for, and updated! The pros were; fabulous kitchen (huge and updated), 1st floor laundry, great layout, beautiful staircase, a fireplace, finished basement (professionally finished!), good sized bedrooms, and plenty of room for our family to grow! The cons were; it had a one car garage vs. two car, we needed to fence in one side of the backyard, and it was on the main street entering the neighborhood. Obviously the pros outweighed the cons. However, I cannot make a decision on the spot like that. There were three more homes we wanted to see before making our decision. I knew we shouldn't wait to see these other homes and make our decision, but trying to get together with a busy realtor around Keith and my work schedule is tough. So we didn't meet until yesterday to see the other houses. Well ... the three houses were a flop, and the house we liked went into contract on Thursday! OMG! This is the third time this has happened to us. Where the house we liked has been taken away. It's heartbreaking. I felt like giving up yesterday.

Our realtor was very sympathetic and had a long talk with us. He assured me that when we find "the one", I'll know and I'll be prepared to make an offer on the spot. He said if I wasn't ready to make an offer last week on that house, then I was settling. I wanted to see three more, despite liking that one. He said, if it was "the house", you wouldn't want or need to see anything else. Point well taken!

I suppose it has worked out for the best, and there is a divine plan in store for our family. I just need to be patient and enjoy the ride. I was thinking the other day, that we should stay where we are through the holidays and continue to save, then move in January. Hopefully Grandma is okay with that!

24 Hour Bug?

Mason has been battling a small cold (cough, runny nose), for a little over a week now. Well Friday I get a call at work from Keith telling me Mason is SICK! In bed, running 102 temperature. My poor little guy! This is what I came home to Friday night ...

Cuddling on the couch at Nana's Friday night.

I thought for sure we were going to be in for a long weekend. But to my surprise, Mason woke up Saturday morning with no fever and seemed to be in good spirits ... YAY! Must have been a 24 hour flu bug? I'm so glad my little guy is feeling better, however he still can't shake that cough.

Sunday running erands, he looks alot better!

Lesson Learned!

I am new to the whole blogging world, and thought it would be a fun and creative way to keep people up to date with the happenings in the Hollingsworth Family! However, I have found out that there are some rules in the blogging world, and I have broken them. With that being said, I am the first to admit I made a mistake, and I apologize to anyone that I hurt, or upset with my posts. Lesson learned! Be careful what you type, for the whole world just might see it!

The Siblings

A side note to my last post on the upcoming babies. Below are the siblings of the babies to be ... and the babies to come in the future! They are some cuties!

Deborah & Peter's Daughter, Leah

Libby & Mike's Son, Jackson

And Of Course, Mason!

Babies, Babies, Babies!

It seems as though everyone is getting pregnant! I found out today that my friend and co-worker Deborah and her husband Peter are expecting their second child in May 2009! In addition, my friend Libby and her husband Mike are also expecting their second baby in March 2009! These are such exciting times in my friends lives and I'm so happy I get to share in their joy! As you all know Keith and I are trying to get pregnant with our second as well. But with the househunting taking the majority of our time, it's probably for the best that it hasn't happened yet. This way our full attention is focused on looking for a home for our family! Some of my best friends are going to be trying soon as well! Babies bring so much joy into the world; it's nice to stop and enjoy them amidst everything that seems to be going wrong in the world. These little ones are our future.