Catching Up on Current Events

Seeing that I am almost a couple of months behind, I will try to summarize the highlights of the last few weeks in the Pinson household.  Starting with........

HALLOWEEN:

Clay was a cowboy for Halloween this year.  I kept his costume simple (cowboy hat, boots, and cowboy shirt) for two reasons: 1) I wasn't sure how long he would actually keep it on, and 2) I didn't want to stress myself out finding as many "cowboy" accessories as possible.  Nevertheless, I think he looked adorable! 

It was his first trip trick-or-treating and he LOVED it.  He especially enjoyed ringing all the doorbells.  He had a ball reaching in the candy bowls and pulling out handfuls of candy too.  It was so nice of Grandma's neighbors to let him have his pick from their candy dishes!  But really, who can resist a little cowboy who can't say "trick or treat"?

Even Grandma was festive on Halloween.

CLAY'S SECOND BIRTHDAY:

I still can't believe Clay is actually two years old!  It sounds trite, but it's true.  Sweet Aunt Shay and Uncle Michael let us have his party at their house because our house is currently under construction (we're adding on a small addition).  I rented the Fun Time Bus, which is a renovated school bus that contains gym equipment for little kids to play on, in, and around.  It was a big hit and Clay really seemed to enjoy himself!

 I think Clay's favorite part of the bus was the zip line:

After the party he was tuckered out.

Hmmm, what's next?  Oh, Thanksgiving!

THANKSGIVING:

We had a wonderful Thanksgiving at my parents' house.  I, unfortunately, did not take any pictures.  But, I think it was because I was soooo hungry and all I could think of was eating!

The day after Thanksgiving Rob and I made a trip to the Grove Park Inn in Asheville, NC.  It is the same resort where we stayed last year when were snowed in under 19 inches of snow!  This year there was no snow, there was continuous electricity, and we had beautiful weather.  My favorite part of the resort is their world class spa.  We spent most of Saturday in there and it was like being in a dreamland. 

I was unusually tired during the trip because I was fighting off sinus problems and because I am pregnant!

I am due on June 22 and it still seems surreal.  We are very excited, but I still don't quite feel pregnant.  I've had nausea, fatigue, etc. and we heard the baby's heartbeat for the first time on Tuesday, but I still can't wrap my head around the fact that we're about to add another baby to our family.    I am 11 weeks along and my clothes are starting to get tight.  I'm trying to stay in regular clothes as long as possible, but I know it won't be long before I break out the roomy, comfortable maternity clothes.

I have much to be thankful for this year and I am very excited about the Christmas season.  My parents bought Clay a little nativity set and he enjoys talking about "Baby Jesus."  I can't wait to share more about Christmas with Clay and begin our own family traditions.  I think we're going to try and hang our Christmas decorations this weekend.  We'll see how far we get!