october.

we painted pumpkins one chilly morning. they loved it.

eating cornbread outside. 

lots of park dates before it gets too cold (for me).

june made me swaddle her baby for like a week straight. anytime the baby came unswaddled, june came unglued. it was a fun week. 

june's first dentist appointment! she was so sweet and the dental hygienist and dentist were so kind and patient. 

when did gus get so big?? (he's actually pretty tiny, but huge to me)

gus turns four.

his birthday was full of ninja turtles, legos and chocolate cupcakes with sprinkles. it was the perfect day for our gussy. he's sensitive, imaginative, kind and smart. we're lucky to have him in our family.

chicago trip.

in september, josh and i went to chicago without the kids! my parents were so sweet to watch the kids for a few days. we walked a million miles, ate shake shack twice, went to a cubs game, saw the bean, and went to bed early in a nice hotel room with no laundry or dishes to do. it was heaven. having one on one time with josh was just what i needed. i love that man.

apple picking part 2.

my parents came into town for gus's 4th birthday so we all went apple picking at hubers. it was the perfect fall day, made better with crunchy apples, pumpkin donuts, and pumpkin ice cream. we all had so much fun hanging out with michael and georgia. when they're around, josh and i are chopped liver. "only gigi can carry me" "only gigi can buckle my carseat" "only papa can hold my hand" 

apple picking part 1.

cousins.

it was so much fun to be able to see cousins and grandparents in ohio this summer. the kids had a blast and it makes me want to figure out a way for us all to live closer together. more cousin time, please!

indianapolis temple open house.

 it was such a wonderful experience to be able to walk through the temple as a family. it was beautiful! temples are so special and sacred and i'm grateful we now have one in the hoosier state.

june wearing the little booties. so cute!

oh man, it was soooooo hot.

they had a Christus statue in the visitors center tent. june told us it was scary.

a highlight for gus was this huge fan blowing cold air into the visitors center. fun times.