Carving our pumpkins

 It has become our family tradition every year to carve pumpkins at our house the week before Halloween. It was a lot of fun this year to watch Connor man get into the spirit...

He loved playing with the pumpkin guts and seeds...He actually tried eating it a few times, but we told him it was Cah-Cah (and he knows what that means) 

 The Yorks smiling for the cameras

 My mother in law Janine brought over those battery operated candles to put in our pumpkins

 when we finished carving them. Connor was so fascinated by them that 

he kept trying to grab them out of the pumpkin's mouth.

Trying to get a good family pic with lil man is a challenge at times...they never wanna 

look at the camera when you want them too.

{Happy Halloween}

October 2011

Baby Jack

 { Jack Bryan Pendleton }

We are so excited to have a new addition in our family. Katy delivered Mr. Jack via C-section on October 13th at 7:15am weighing 6 lbs 10 oz and 19 in long. I'm so excited that Connor man gets to teach Jack the ropes and I know that they will be best buds.

Welcome to the world Mr.Jack! 

We love you so much!

It's time to hunt

Well it's that time of year again when the leaves are changing, the camo comes out, and Ryan heads out to get his elk. This year he has a spike tag (one spike on each side) and he is hunting in a different area than he normally hunts. He has put in alot of work this year. . . more than he usually does. He spent two weekends scouting in September. . . hoping to find one and maybe tie it to the tree before opening day. Hopefully I have some pics to post next weekend.

My Special Day

September 13, 2011

This year for my Birthday, Ryan had lots of fun surprises for me. He got me a point and shoot 

camera and Connor got me a case. Ryan also took me out to dinner for sushi (my favorite) at Tsunami and it was delicious! I am so fortunate to have such an amazing loving husband and a  

sweet little boy. I had such a great Birthday and I look forward to more in the future! 

His 1st Party!

{The Cake}

Anyone that knows me, I go over the top when it comes to Birthdays and since my baby boy was turning 1, I wanted to make him feel extra special. My cousin Marisa gave me the idea to do a Camping themed party and I was all for it when I heard her idea... Ryan and I are avid campers. Connor has grown to love the hobby as much as his mom and dad. What better way to celebrate, by bringing out the lanterns, eating s'more pops, and doing a little fishing. Connor had such a good time and enjoyed seeing all of his family and friends. I'm so glad we could share this special day with our sweet lil guy!

{Camper Treats}

{Refreshments}

{Camp Connor}

 {The Birthday Boy}

{The Fishin Pond}

Connor's 1st Birthday!!!

 Our lil guy turned the big #1 today and it was so fun to share his special day with him! Last night, I cleaned the house, baked his Birthday cake, and wrapped his gifts so we could surprise him in the morning. I was so excited I couldn't even sleep. The morning started off with Ryan and I waking up Connor so Ryan could see him before he left for work. It took Connor a little while to wake up and understand what was going on....

We took him downstairs and had him open one gift...I had his presents and cake on the dining table with balloons and Happy Birthday sign. Connor just looked with curiosity. 

 We had Connor open a few gifts in the morning before Ryan left for work... We were planning on doing the cake and a few more presents after work. One thing that Connor really enjoys is books...So I decided to take him to the library for the first time. He loved it! He kept pulling all the books off the shelves and flipping through them. I plan on taking him back very soon...

After the park we came home so Connor could blow out his first candle and have some yummy cake. It has been such an amazing year... Our little guy has been such a blessing in our lives and we have enjoyed watching him grow, learn to talk, and greet us with a smile every morning! 

Happy 1st Birthday Connor bug!!! 

We love you so much!!

It's what we do....