The time of year...

Fall is one of my favorite times of year. I love it for many reasons: the cooler weather, getting to spend so much time outside, the anticipation of Thanksgiving and Christmas, and to add to my list this year: Baby Alyssa's arrival in about 14 weeks! 

My mom, sister, nephew, niece, son and I have been traditionally going to the Farmer's Market in Weatherford for the the past 3 years to take Pumpkin Patch pictures. Today is the day we continue our tradition! Along with the idea of pumpkins, Wyatt has decided on his Halloween costume. Those of you who have kiddos in to Curious George will understand why he has chosen to be a Rodeo Cowboy! Oh yes, not just a regular cowboy. If you ask Wyatt what he is going to dress up like he will be very descriptive! Two and a half has been such a fun age so far. Yes, its a bit more challenging at times but overall we have a really good kid. It's exciting to see him start to understand how certain "holidays" work and what all goes into them. This year will be a blast trick-or-treating. He's already got his pumpkin bucket ready to go and if you ask him, the bucket is "waiting to get some candy!" Bring it on kiddo- this pregnant momma would love to indulge:)

I will post pumpkin patch pictures later. Off to get ready for the day!

Day 2...so much to learn

Ok Friends, this is fun and all but if you know me- you know I don't like to half-a$$ anything so having a very boring blog is sad to me:( I'm still learning how to add stuff! My goal for the day: figure out how to use different (and cuter) font! I will not be defeated!


Onto other news..."So much to learn" does not only apply to my blog. It also applies to the pride and joy in my life- my son. I mentioned yesterday all the wonderful things about him. He is amazing! I could go on and on about his humor, his wit, his intelligence, and his love for all living things. He is so dang excited to be a big brother! We have been telling him that Baby Alyssa needs to grow in my belly some more and when she gets big enough the doctor will take her out. So every day he asks if she's big enough. Last night I made the mistake of telling Danny that I can tell she's starting to get pretty snug in there and Wyatt yells out, "She's ready mom? Dr. Boone can take her out now?! I'm so excited!" We felt awful having to tell him she wasn't quite ready yet. So lesson for the day yesterday, as if I didn't already know, my child is very literal! I'm excited to see what he teaches me today:)

I'm new at this...

Well friends, I have finally caved. I am joining the blogging world after years of pretending it didn't exist (mostly because I didn't understand how to do it!) However, I realize now that a.) it's not that hard, b.) so many of my friends do it, and c.) it's a great way to share with people that I love! So here I am...writing my first post, not exactly sure what people want to know but determined to figure it all out:) 


Where to begin? I guess I'll start with the fact that I am married to wonderful man, we have an incredible 2 year old son, Wyatt, and a baby girl due in January of 2o11. Life is good! I guess "The Ever-growing Easterly Family" has many meanings. Danny and I continue to grow together emotionally, spiritually, and physically (what I can I say, the baby bump is getting pretty big!) We have been blessed beyond our wildest dreams with Wyatt. He is a bright, happy, active boy who brings joy to our lives' daily. We seriously do not know what we did to deserve such a great kid. We are anxious about expanding our family with the arrival of our daughter. January cannot get here soon enough! It's exciting to imagine how life will change having two children but we are ready for the challenge. I'm anxious and ecstatic at the same time. 


As our family continues to grow and change over the years ahead, I hope to connect with many friends and family through this crazy network and cannot wait to hear how those close to me (no matter where you are) continue to grow as well. That's it for my first blog. I'll try this again soon!