Thanksgiving...FINALLY!

I hope everyone enjoyed their Thanksgiving! I love this time of year because I get to spend time with some of my favorite people...my family! We went to Jerid's Grandparent's farm on Thursday. They have several little kitties and Layne loved holding them and kissing them! She also got to spend time with her cousins that she doesn't get to see very often. It was so much fun watching them play together! On Saturday, we had my family over to my house. So, I didn't get many pictures...I was busy cooking etc. But, we had a great time! Unfortunatly, Lance couldn't make it because he had to work. Bedlam just wasn't the same without him, but he'll be home in a few weeks for Christmas! Hope you enjoy the pictures...










I think Layne is going to take after her Aunt Jill...she LOVED the kitties on the farm!




POOR KITTY!



Layne and Carson



Layne with her cousins Kassie and Autumn

A Birthday, Festival, Halloween,and Game Day...We've Been Busy!

We have had an extremely busy couple of weeks. So, I have posted on several different things. Sorry about the lengthy post and the amount of pictures, but I figured if I didn't post now...well, you might never see any of this!




As most of you know, my nephew recently had a pirate birthday party and asked everyone to dress in their pirate attire. Well, Layne doesn't really have anything like that, so this is what we ended up with...thanks Uncle Stoney for the bandanas!!



C.J Larue fixing to blow out his candles...Happy 4th Birthday Bandit!!! I love you to pieces!





Layne's school recently had their Harvest Festival. They had games, food, and a silent auction. Layne had a lot of fun even though she was a little young to understand the games. Jerid and I won the "Family Game Night" basket at the auction. So, if anyone wants to battle the Patterson's in Dora Memory just let us know!




I helped with Layne's Halloween party at school on Friday. She was not very cooperative. Once I showed up, she wouldn't let me put her down. Annie... I think I have a little Lily on my hands!




When Layne got home from her Halloween party at school, she carved a pumpkin with Dad. She mostly supervised and played with the matches, but she was still very proud of her accomplishments!





My beautiful little witch! I thought my mother did an amazing job on her costume...thanks Grandma!!





Hope everyone had a wonderful Halloween!





Jerid's parents invited us to go to the OSU football game with them on Saturday. We thought it would be fun to let Layne experience her first Cowboy game and she was a trooper! It was very hot, but she had a great time. Thanks Mammy and Dar!!!


Family pic at Layne's first OSU Football Game...GO POKES!!!





Layne with her Dar and cousin Carson before the game.





Layne with her Mammy enjoying the snacks at the game.

Flashback...Thursday?

I hope it's okay that I am posting my flashback on Thursday instead of Friday. I have today off, so I had a little time to post. Since Halloween is a week from tomorrow, I thought it would be appropriate to flashback to Layne's first Halloween. She was only 10 months, so she didn't really get it. She couldn't figure out why so many kids were ringing her doorbell! This year she understands so much more, so we are looking forward to taking our little witch trick-or-treating!!! Of course, she will just be going to a few of our neighbors homes and maybe stopping by to see her cousins, but it will still be a lot of FUN!!!




My precious little peacock!





This is a picture of Layne and her good friend, Riley Haynes.

It's The Great Pumpkin...Charlie Brown!

Fall is such a special time of year for my family. It really kicks off the holiday season for us! We love creating memories as a family and starting traditions with Layne. So, last Sunday we were off to the pumpkin patch. Layne was so excited to get some "mumpkins". Before we left, she checked her Halloween Calender for a "kitty" which is her term for Kit-Kat. We then left for the patch and she had an amazing time amongst all the mumpkins! She even picked some of them out all by herself. We ended the day with icecream from Maggie Moo's...YUM!!! Hope everyone is enjoying their Fall! p.s.- I posted 3 times in one sitting...Mandy, have you ever done that??? Be sure to check out the other posts. This is all you will be getting for a while.

Fight For The Cure

Last Saturday, I took part in the Race For The Cure. Jerid, Kandace, and I got up really early and tackled a 5K which is not a lot, but it sure felt like it to me! Of course, Jerid ran the whole thing with our good friend Derek Elwood. I had to do some walking because I am in terrible shape, but I did run most of it. I think I slowed Kandace down because she is in much better shape than me (yes, the girl with three small kiddos and a husband who is on the road...A LOT!). It was a lot of fun and really neat to be involved in something so important. If you haven't ever taken part in this race...you should really consider it! Here's a few of the before pics...

Game Days

One of my favorite things about Fall is FOOTBALL! We just can't seem to get enough of it. So, I thought I would share a few pics of our last game day get-together. It is so great having family so close, we always have such a wonderful time when we all get together.

Layne and her daddy waiting for the game to start.




Layne and C.J. spent most of game day playing in the puddles and riding bikes.





Poor Reece...he is always such a good sport!

Flashin Back!

This is my second blog in two days...Mandy, I know you're proud! Since this is my first official flashback, I chose my favorite subject...Layne. Here are a few pics of the last year and a half. Layne has blessed us in ways we hadn't imagined and we thank God everyday for giving her to us! Enjoy!

Introducing Layne Juleian Patterson
Born January 30, 2007
weighing in at 6lbs. 12oz.
stretching out to 19 3/4 in.
Her middle name is a combination of Jerid and I's moms and sisters!
Do you think Jerid was pretty happy...look at that grin!?!




This is Layne when she was just a few months...I always wonder what she must have been thinking during this picture.




My little girl at Christmas time last year! Loved the hat Leia!






This is my Layneypants at 1 year! Yes, I call her Layneypants...not sure why!



Layne this past spring.




This is my precious little girl at a year and a half (two months ago). She is growing so fast! I love this picture...great job Katie!!!