I have heard many friends express the "change" they feel in their relationships with their first-borns after a second child joins the family. Though not all bad changes, it is a change nevertheless, and I find myself wanting to make these last few weeks special and not take them for granted with Aaron.

Though there is lots to do and lots on our plate this month and I'm feeling the tiredness and moodiness set in, Lee was out of town for a few days this past week so we got to play lots...

It is special treat for Aaron to head to Dunkin' Donuts. I always have coupons so for about a buck or so, we can both enjoy a treat - donut for him, coffee for me.

And of course, bday parties at Chuck E Cheese are always a highlight....

Zoo and playdates with friends....

Aaron is also learning how to hit a pitched ball. And since we have baseball on the TV often enough right now with playoffs happening, he has to wear a helmet just like the "baseball guys." Problem is, we don't have a baseball helmet, so we have to go with our football one.... =)

He is also observing to be picky about the pitches....

Okay, here is an actual hit:

Finally Fall....

Finally, we have had a break in the heat this week with some big storms and cooler temps! We are just giddy about it....

I also got to enjoy my birthday this week with a morning of breakfast and shopping with my mom, sister-in-law and the kiddos.

My sister in law (Tanya) made me this beautiful wreath for my bday.... PERFECT for the fall =)

Finished celebrating with a date with Lee....

Aaron got to enjoy an evening with Uncle Kyle and Auntie Sarah, which is always a treat for him.

Yay for fall!

Bye September

Well, almost a month has gone by since our last post.... We have been busy with lots of things at church, school, Bible study, garage sales, and getting ready for Baby Noel.

I have been so grateful for my little "helper" these days. His latest is that he loves to wash the dishes. In fact, sometimes we have to use that as a bribe to get him to finish a meal.... Weird child. Anyway, he actually does a pretty good job. Though sometimes it makes more of a mess, I'm so thankful for his servant's heart and desire to help. It is such a great quality....

Aaron continues to love music. He can recognize many artists on the radio even if he hasn't heard their song before. His favorite right now seems to be David Crowder.... Here is a simplified version of "Oh How He Loves us"....

Oh yes, and with our garage sale and birthday money, we decided to make the purchase of a Lazyboy rocker recliner.

I'm hoping that I will get a chance to sit in it sometimes when the baby comes =)