Pumpkin Patch

Selah and I were pulled by a
tractor out to the pumpkin patch.
Dan was following us, as he was just coming
out of the bathroom as the hayride left.

Selah was pointing out the little bugs and 'broken pumpkins' as we walked along.

We took a trip to the pumpkin patch out in Damascus, OR. this past Saturday. Beautiful weather for the occasion! We found three pumpkins to bring home (one of which Dan made a delicious pumpkin pie with)! Selah also found a mud puddle! Since the rain has arrived she has been quite fascinated by mud puddles. When we are driving along she insists that the car drive through the puddle. Anyways, we could not get her out of the puddle at the farm. After 10 minutes or more Dan finally swept her up so we could go look at other things.

That night we had a lovely night out with some good friends of ours! My last outing before baby comes. Had chinese food at Hong Kong 97, went on a group shopping trip to Fred Meyers, and had dessert at Claim Jumpers Restaurant. Thank you Rod, Elaine, Sally, and Bryan for a fantastic evening out! Selah enjoyed her night with her little friends as well. She started the evening by joining her best buddy Samantha in the bath (They are so cute together!), feasted on pizza, and played with toys. What could be better than that for a toddler! Thank you Jenni for watching all 5 kids for the evening. I asked Selah if she had fun the next morning and she said, "I have fun with Jenni!" So, there you go! ;)
Alright I better get to work! Thank You cards have been beckoning for quite some time now.

baby snail

Selah and I found this tiny snail when playing outside today.

I have never seen one so small. The shell was very transparent.
Selah kept coming back to it saying, "Hello little snail! You want chocolate milk?"

Funny girl

Selah wearing her new shirt and purse that
Aunt Jenny and Uncle Dustin got her from Paris.

Toting her beloved Yellow Bear around in her new purse.

Just thought I would give a quick update on what has been going on with the family. So, here goes...
Selah has moved up to the 2-3 year old class at church, and enjoys it quite a bit. She is also in a class on Wednesday nights called Caravan. Her particular group is called Papoose. She loves it! Every night on our drive home she tells me what she learned in class, and then tells me she had fun with all her friends and teachers, naming each one of them. She can say the Papoose motto, which is, "A Papoose loves Jesus, a Papoose loves her friends, and a Papoose shares with her friends." Next Wednesday will be the first ceremony of the year, and she will earn our scarf, rank, and physical bead. It's all just too cute! I am sure I will snap a thousand pictures, so I will update next week after Selah's big night.
I had my 36 week check up yesterday. My blood pressure, weight gain, and my measurements continue to progress just right. I definitely have been experiencing more discomfort this time around, as I hear is common in subsequent pregnancies. Our boy is doing good. He is a strong little bugger! Sometimes he's moving so much I feel that he is going to bust out right then and there.
Some of you know that we have elected for a second cesarean. But for those who did not know...there you go. I have peace with this decision, and both my doctor and I feel it is the best decision for my particular situation. So, baby boy will be born on November 6. That means I have 3 weeks left!!! Yippy!
Dan is doing well. He had his annual review with his boss and passed with flying colors. His boss even took him to lunch after that. We are so thankful for this job he has. Dan enjoys his work and I am able to stay home with my sweet Selah (and soon to arrive son). He also has enjoyed commuting to work on his bike. Praise God for his many blessings in our life!

The following video is of Selah telling her first joke.