Today, I’m thankful for my precious new nephew. I can’t wait to meet him!
And, I’m thankful for a beautiful fall day.
I need to write a real post, but I am just not feeling up for it lately. So how about I share some of my favorite photos instead? Sorry this post is so photo-heavy… and these are just the highlights. These photos go from newest to oldest.

A seashell she found on one of our walks. Yes, we do live in Kansas. Did you know Kansas used to be an ocean? That is actually true, but I don’t think this shell has anything to do with that.

Mr. Little Red Riding Hood, from one of our walks.


The cuteness of this hair about did me in one morning.

Climbing a tree. He was being a 3-toed sloth. He told me that I could try it, too. I told him I didn’t think I could, so he told me maybe when I’m older. He’s holding out hope that my upcoming birthday will be the start of my tree-climbing skills.

My mom came to visit for a week. We all enjoyed her company, but she and Lena definitely have a special relationship.


One of his newest loves, a rocking horse.
I think these photos speak volumes about Reed and Lena. They had just found some hair clips in a geocache.