Pumpkins!

We went to Fall Harvest Festival at the Agricenter on Saturday. Our intention was to find a pumpkin patch but they are not having one this year. We stumbled upon the festival and had a great time. Miles and Carter each picked out a pumpkin to paint and we ate Italian Ice, a funnel cake, and walked around the petting zoo/(farm?) pen. Rodrick has the animal pictures and once he sends me those, I'll post them.

And, here's Jacob, watching and waiting to be a big boy.

Rodrick took the boys to Gibson's Thursday morning and they had a great time!

Happy 30th Birthday Tanya!

On Saturday night, we gathered for dinner at Bangkok Alley (East location) to mourn the loss of my 20's. Thanks to Tonya and Dottie of Bangkok for making everything very easy and hosting a great 30th.

Here I am with Kim--we took the bar together and worked at Lawrence & Russell together.

Brooks and Tara

Fanta and Imad

Melody and me

Here we are at the end of the evening--totally looks like a huge blowout, but we don't know the people behind us.

They gave the birthday girl complimentary fried grasshoppers.

Jillian's reaction to the grasshoppers.

Becca's reaction to the grasshoppers.

I totally have an excuse....

Hello? I have three babies, 3 and under. I'm usually really good at blogging, but when your laptop dies at home, what are you gonna do?

What a fast summer! Miles starts pre-school Wednesday and we are gearing up for a great year in the Mudpuppy classroom at Miss Lee's. Tonight is New Parent Orientation, next week Tuesday is Miles' visit at school and Wednesday is first day!

Here are family pictures, by Marci Lambert. Very happy with her work and please use her for your photo needs.

Let the madness begin!

Jacob and I came home Monday afternoon and are adjusting well. Carter is eyeing his bottle but is doing well adapting to his new role as big brother. He mostly wants to eat Jacob's toes. That's partially my fault--I told the boys that we don't kiss Jacob's face or hands, but we can kiss his toes. Somehow that became we can eat his feet.

Miles has been with my mom since Sunday in Little Rock and he's having a great time there. He went to dinner last night with my mom, sister, and cousins. My cousin Crystal has four boys so he was in playtime heaven. They are on their way back now and we can't wait to see him. We miss him! This the longest we've been without him.

Go here to see Jacob's hospital pictures.

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Welcome Baby Jacob!

On Friday, we welcomed Jacob Mitchell Holmes to the world. He was 7 lbs even and 19 inches long. He is healthy, eating well, and learning to sleep around two very loud children. We go home on Monday! He's a keeper. Miles and Carter are excited to have a little brother and wore their "Awesome Big Brother" stickers on Friday. Thank you for your prayers and we will post more pictures and the birth story next week.

Made It!

Well I made it to 39 weeks! Never been here before...my last doc appt was yesterday and there is no dilation; Jacob is high and is likely bigger than Miles and Carter (both 6 lbs. 1 oz).

I was resting in the living room yesterday and told Miles to go potty with Daddy because Mommy's tummy was hurting. He asked "your tummy hurts because of Jacob?" I said it hurts a little but it's not Jacob's fault, just a little sore. He then told me "we have to get Jacob out of there." Later, he got his stethscope, climbed into my chair and told me he was about to listen to Jacob's heart and get him out. He is totally into bringing this baby home. Carter, clearly, has no clue what's going on.