Nana's Fall visit

Nana was in town this past week for her Fall break, which is pretty much one of my favorite visits of the year. So much excitement with the changing of the seasons, lots of fun festive activities, and it's pretty much amazing to have my mom in town. Ben and I are NEVER more productive than when Nana rolls in. This time I was prepared with a white board full of a to do list, because I know she likes to get the ball rolling right away. We got so much done this week- pictures hung in the living room that have been sitting in the corner for a year, moved all Colter's bins of clothes to his new closet, planted some flowers, mounted a new light in the living room, cleaned the kitchen baseboards, went through ALL my loose socks and made matches, etc. etc. etc.  And this was pretty much all during nap time!

In the beginning of the week, Ben and I went away for our first overnight without Colter! We didn't worry for a second- we were sure Colter probably wouldn't even care we were gone. I'll blog about our getaway in a different post.

Early in the week, mom got to come to one of our doctor appointments and hear the little lady's heartbeat. We also got some coffee/hot chocolate downtown, and strolled the streets in the sun.

That night we came back downtown and went to Wicked! This was my 2nd time seeing the show, and it was just as incredible as the first! In fact, I didn't even remember much from the story line at all so it felt like seeing it for the first time!

                       

Another morning we ventured down to Edmonds for a stroll and had fun looking for choo choo's and ferry boats.

The next day we made some Fall goodies and delivered them to the fire station before heading to the WA arboretum to check out the leaves.

That night my mom watched Colter so Ben and I could go out with Aus & Kels on a double date to the Barking Frog. The food was fantastic, and it was so special to have uninterrupted conversation with my bro and his wifey. I honestly don't know if we've ever gone out with them other than our triple date a few years ago. I am so so thankful that they live up here now.

                           

                                          

Friday was a pretty low key day- mainly spent at home. That night mom and I went to Jill's house and spent the night making girly headbands. We are both due with girls 2 days apart, and Jill's mom happened to be in town too. I can't wait to put these headbands on our sweet little lady in just a few months!!!!

Saturday was pumpkin patch day. .. seriously one of my all time favorite events!! Pumpkins, animals, hand dipped corn dogs, come on!!! Saturday night Aus & Kels came over for some dinner and then games once Colter went to bed.

Thank you Nana for not only blessing us with you just being here, but for your constant outpouring of love to our family. We'll miss you!!