It is a beautiful thing watching my son enjoy nature, exploring, and mini adventures with our wonderful dog. This was taken one Sunday in early November (yes, I am behind on posting. I am thinking I will get Christmas up in Feburary) when our family went hiking through the woods full of swampy land and mysterious animals lurking about. Alder loves being outside. When he was a baby, he would cry and cry and cry. Although it was the middle of January and very frigid outside, he would quiet down on those long walks in the stroller. It still seems to have that effect on him.

 I love these two dearly.

I can remember being a little girl and playing "mommy" with my baby dolls and always thinking that one day I would love to have 5 boys of my own. My Mom would tell you this is true and I said it so much that she would always respond, "you know because you say this, you are going to end up having 5 girls." When Alder was born, I knew then my Mom was finally wrong for good. In May, Kingston came and my dream started to come true. I love being a Mom to all boys and I hope they keep coming. It is a joyous thing mothering these sweet boys and a bit of an adventure as well. Oh, and it is really fun being the only girl in the house. I am loved and adored like a princess.

Good Night from rural Alabama.