Waiting for Fall

I know, technically it is already fall, but it just doesn't feel like it!  I don't think i've ever really wanted summer to end before, but this year it seems like i'm ready for some cooler weather!  I'm ready to watch the leaves change colors and hoping to find a day to visit Brown County.  I love seeing trees like this picture -- so colorful!  I love living near Eagle Creek this time of year because of all the trees that surround us.  Of course that also means LOTS of raking as well since we have so many trees in our yard, but that's OK (not to mention we've already filled 3 trash bags full).  Guess that's what happens when you live in a neighborhood called "Trees"!!

Barkley is also ready for the fall.  He gets pretty hot in this 90 degree weather.  He's also excited for football season.  I bought him an Illinois "jersey" to support his daddy's favorite team.  So far it has brought good luck because the team isn't doing too bad.  He still has some room to grow into it, but he looks pretty funny in it :)

 "Why would someone ever think this would look good on me?  

What's next, a halloween costume?"

So what are you looking forward to this fall?  Anyone else ready for some cool weather?  How about some candy corn, apple cider, or a visit to the apple orchard?

August in a Nutshell

Hmm... where to begin.  Did the month of August fly by for anyone else?  With my mom here for the entire month and my dad here for part of it, it sure did go by fast for us!  I loved having my mom here for so long.  It was great to spend time with her, not to mention she spoiled me by cleaning my house, vacuuming every week, doing my dishes, etc.  Of course she helped out even more at my sister's.  It was great to have my dad here as well!  I miss them already!  Here are some pictures to sum up the month of August for us!

 Nana and Miley

Miley -- 1 week old

Checking out Aunt Steff:

"Hmm... who is this girl?  She kind of looks like my Mommy!"

Out to dinner at Rick's Boatyard.  Miley was wearing a Butler outfit.  

She's ready for bball season!

Mommy and Miley -- 11 days old

Trina's baby shower

I called dibs on this outfit for a hand-me-down if I ever have a boy ;)  

This is what I find in my camera if i'm not in charge of it.  Doesn't he look nice, though?  Unfortunately he was dressed up for Grandpa Reutter's funeral.  He passed away the 2nd week of August.  We made a couple of trips to Illinois this month as well, but we were grateful to see him before he passed away.  He will be greatly missed.  Chris loved his Gramps so much!!

And of course, my little Barkley!  I bought this singing fish for Christopher's birthday but Barkley isn't a fan.  He usually barks at it :)

 He did enjoy unwrapping it, though!

 Trina and Miley -- almost 4 weeks old

Probably the last picture with Trina before I get to meet little Owen (3 weeks before her due date)!