i love fall.

i love everything about fall.
i love the cool weather, football games, thanksgiving, and most of all fall candles.
i love the smell of a fall candle burning when you walk through the house.
oh, it makes me so happy. :)

this is my new find.
go to bath and body works and pick one up.
they are $6. totally worth it!

little pumpkin

bentley is growing so fast. it's hard to keep up.
he's able to sit up on his own perfectly and crawling is in progress.
he can't go forward but only backwards right now. it's pretty funny.
oh, and the only toys he goes after is my iphone and the tv remote.

eating is still his favorite thing to do. you name it, he has eaten it.
we are still trying to figure out the sippy cup. he can't quite figure it out.
he has a total of four teeth. the top two "eye" teeth broke thru a couple of weeks ago.
i'm excited about the fall weather and our afternoon walks.
this weekend we were able to enjoy the nice weather.

it's official...his first word is "da-da."
he is saying (or screaming) da-da all the time.
it's pretty cute.

love is in the air...

we had a fun weekend.
sondra and baby brynn (3 months) came into town to visit.
it was a BIG playdate for two days. so much fun.
thanks for coming!
we love you!




















after company left my sister and i hopped on a flight to austin.
emily ruth got married sunday night.
it was a joyful celebration.
she has been my dear friend, babysitter, mentor, young life leader, and co-worker.
there were many tears of happiness.
love you, emily and matt!

seven months

happy birthday, little man!
we love you with all our heart.

XOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXO

labor day fun!

we had a great weekend relaxing and hanging with friends.
here is a snapshot of our weekend. enjoy!

the kids at baby bounce - northpark

bentley's first longhorn game (big day)

clay's 3rd birthday party

wes and bentley at the party (one week apart)

hanging out at the carrekers

great-grandpa long's 83rd birthday

photos

bentley had his 6 month photos a few weeks ago.
andie hamilton did an awesome job.
we are pleased with all of them. it's going to be hard picking our favorites.
if you would like to view the photos follow the instructions below.
they will be on her website until thursday, september 9th.

go to http://andiehamilton.com
enter the website
click on "clients" (bottom of page)
password is "long"

enjoy!

my buddy

Bentley has a new buddy, Love, our dog!
in the past month he has really taken notice of her.
she just lays there while Bentley pulls on her ears and swats at her face.
she is such a sweet dog. we are super lucky.
they were rolling around the floor together.