Life Lately

Things have been busy in the Muir household lately.  Last Wednesday after much research and debate I bought a new camera.  I was inspired by my sister Anna's ability to take beautiful pictures and capture everyday life, and I invested in a Canon T2i.  So far I love it.  When I finally get some free time I plan to take a basic photography course so I can get the most out of it.  On that same day Nate went with me to run errands (including buying the camera).  He was a real trouper, and we picked out his Halloween costume.  This is what he did when I took him to the mirror so he could get a look at himself:

Aunt Laura (my sister) also came to visit this weekend.  We decided it would be a good time to take the boys out to Dewberry Farms in Brookshire.  Dewberry Farms is like a pumpkin patch times 100.  We thought we'd be smart and get there right when they opened.  Apparently so did everyone else.  We ended up waiting in a line for about 20 minutes to get in and neither boy was excited:

After we got inside things improved and the boys had a good time:

Nate got to play on the slides with his dad, feed the goats, play in the flowers and much more.  The rest of the weekend was more relaxed, hanging around the house with Laura.  Right now Nate and Laura are in the process of making cookies.  I can't wait to taste the results!

Bath Time

In an effort to save time I give both boys their baths together in my big bathtub. I put a smaller tub in the big one mostly for Hudson's safety, but inevitably this happens:

Giggly Baby

Hudson has started giggling when you tickle him.  He's not very loud (so turn your sound up), but it's cute all the same.

Hummingbird Invasion

T.J. got this feeder for Father's Day and finally hung it up and this is what happened.

Running Buddies

In an effort to get back into shape I've started the "Couch to 5k" program. Typically I liked to do the workouts by myself, but this morning I had some company:

T.J. left town this morning so I had to take the boys with me. Let me tell you, it was a much harder workout pushing the double stroller down our dirt road.

Death of a Friend

Saturday T.J.'s best friend and companion for the last 14 years passed away.

He will be missed in the Muir household.  Nate has already been looking for him, but is unconcerned because he's pretty sure Stone is out working patrolling our property.  Good-bye Stone.

Pedicure Fun and More

My sister Laura decided to come and visit us on her last weekend before school started. As a treat for her, I gave her (and myself) a pedicure. It turned out pretty good and saved each of us $30.

Laura also worked on a craft project to cover her binders for school. I think they turned out really cute, but during the shopping trip to Hobby Lobby I learned my wonderful sister has no clue how to sew, not even how to sew on a button. I guess sewing lessons are on the agenda for her next trip.

Before.

After!