Baby Food Bonanza

Let the baby food making begin! It's that time of Colton's life to introduce baby food. Time to expand on the plain baby cereal - which he absolutely loves! He had avocado yesterday for the first time. That was Clara's first food (after cereal) and she couldn't get enough of it. Colton, on the other hand, wasn't super crazy about the avocado. I mixed it in with the cereal and voila! He loved it! I whipped up a large batch of avocado yesterday, sweet potatoes today, and I'm planning on bananas later this week.

I have to admit that the thought of making baby food this time around overwhelmed me for a bit. With Clara it was a breeze. Only one baby to care for and Aaron was deployed, so I spent evenings and weekend naptimes making countless batches of food. This time around I started to wonder how I would fit it in. But, I felt guilty even thinking about not doing it. Why should Colton get jipped just because he's the second? Now, I'm determined to provide him with the same homemade food his big sis enjoyed. I'm glad I'm doing it! As I was standing at the counter yesterday surrounded by avocados, ice cube trays, and the food processor I remembered how gratifying and pleasing the process is for me. I really enjoy making baby food for my kids. I guess it's similar to the pride and satisfaction I get from breast feeding. I know it'll be a lot of work, but I've decided I'm in for the long haul!

Cuddly Kitty

Bailey manages to keep a low profile when it comes to the pictures I post on our blog. But, the other day he was just looking too comfy and cute basking in the sun that I have to share it.

More Pumpkin Patchin'

Keri and Justin visited last weekend for Halloween. We took full advantage of the beautiful fall weather and headed back to the pumpkin patch. My sister has such a good eye and quick finger with the camera and always manages to catch some of the cutest pictures in our family album! 



Sassy Sister

On a mission

Too cute for words

Best seat at the pumpkin patch

Farmer Clara



Giggles for Daddy

Halloween Pics

Here are a few more pictures from Halloween.

Aaron's Jack-O-Lantern

The Little Princess in her Chariot

Snow White, Uncle J, Auntie Keri and the Little Monkey

Happy  Halloween!

2010 Infantry Ball

Thursday night Aaron and I went to the National Infantry Association Ball. It was in Louisville because it was sponsored this year by the Ft. Knox NIA chapter and 3rd Brigade, 1st Infantry Division (Aaron's unit). We had a really nice time and enjoyed the night out. Thanks to Michelle and Scott for taking our little kiddos for the night.



One Handsome Soldier and a Proud Army Wife



Happy Halloween!

Here's a quick pic of our little Snow White and Monkey! More pictures to follow later this week. Hope you all had a nice Halloween.