Jackson Goes to the Pumpkin Patch!

We always go to the same little place in Missouri every Fall to pick out pumpkins. Last year, we told the sweet couple who sells the pumpkins, hay bales, and mums that we were expecting "our little pumpkin, and he would be with us next year!" Well that day came and it was such fun.

We were beyond thrilled to dress Jackson up in his lil jack-o-lantern shirt and jeans for the trip to the pumpkin patch.

The first thing we did was look at the little pumpkins for Jackson. I love his little hand on it. :)

Russell and Jackson matched of course. :) So cute.

Jackson on a pile of "punkins."

Just the three of us!

He really did not know what to think about everything, so he wasn't as alert as he usually is. He was pretty confused. :)

But he did try to eat a little hay. Too funny! Don't worry, we took it from him quickly.

Fall is HERE!!! YAY!

He was pretty tired from the day as you can see here. But he sure did cheer on the Razorbacks during the game. Sad we lost, but they played SO well!

Yes, October has arrived. In the movie, "You've Got Mail," they say, "Don't you just love New York in the fall?" Well, I change that quote and say, "Don't you just love Arkansas in the fall?" It's BEAUTIFUL, not only when the leaves change, but all year round.

Happy Fall, Y'all!

Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, "He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust." Psalm 91:1-2

September Catch Up

I think I still have a blog to update! HA! Again, I have missed blogging and have fallen behind. Here's my September catch up! Oh, and this post has lots of pictures of Jackson! I cannot help it. I adore his smiling face!

I love him in these pj's!

Look at my sweet boy wearing his Peter Rabbit shirt. We LOVE Peter!

I took this picture of him during his "5 month photo shoot." :)

A few weeks ago, Russell and I got to try out the Walmart Pickup Grocery. It's great. You simply make your grocery list online and choose a pick-up time, drive there, and wait for the associate to load the items in your car. How easy is that?

Another highlight of September was getting my Lush order! I have heard awesome things about the bath bombs, bath melts, and more. The first thing I tried was the "Comforter" bar. It was the best thing. I did cut it in five pieces and still had crazy bubbles and pink water! Smelled divine, too!

Russell's parents, Jackie and Ricky came for the weekend a couple of weeks ago. They absolutely loved playing with him. He was so happy to spend time with them.

We were glad to go to lunch at Briar Rose Bakery. It was so good, yet again! :)

A little fuzzy, but here's our lil fam. :)

Of course, Jackson is such a big Razorback fan already! :)

It was my second time to go to Briar Rose bakery and won't be the last. It's one of my newest faves!

Jackie and Ricky kept Jackson for us on Saturday night so we could go on a fun trip to Eureka Springs with our Life Group (Sunday School) class! We saw The Great Passion Play.

Of course, we had to take a fun picture with the girls! They are the sweetest!

This picture is hilarious to me. See my friend, Ashley, the "photo bomber?" Laugh out LOUD! HA!

Here is a pic from the passion play. We really enjoyed it!

Here is Mr. Jackson wearing his Sunday outfit. He seriously melts my heart!

So are y'all glad it's October? It's the best month of the year to me. Get ready to celebrate fall, y'all!

I appeal to you, brothers and sisters, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree with one another in what you say and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be perfectly united in mind and thought. 1 Corinthians 1:10

Celebrating 7 years!

We had a nice anniversary. Jackson and I went to play group with some sweet friends that Monday morning and came back home for the rest of the day. Russell came home from work at lunch. We always love it when he comes home for lunch. :)

That afternoon, he had flowers sent to me! I absolutely love them.

They reminded me of my wedding bouquet and I thought that was too sweet!

We were excited for a date night!

We went to River Grille. It is one of our favorite places to celebrate special occasions.

I had steak. Oh. SO. Good! And yes, I still lost at Weight Watchers this week, by the way. :)

My wonderful friend, Mandy kept Jackson for us while we were gone. Her baby boy, Ezra, got to play with Jackson! So glad Jackson and Ezra are friends. :)

Mandy, Ezra, and Jackson. He was conked out asleep when we got home. Mandy is such a baby whisperer! We were so very thankful that Mandy kept Jackson for us. How special she is to me!

Y'all know I love pictures, videos, preserving memories, etc. So I could not let the day end without looking at pictures from September 8, 2007!  I love my Russell so much. God has certainly blessed me with him. It was a very special day.

Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. The Lord, the Lord himself, is my strength and my defense; he has become my salvation. Isaiah 12:2

Where You Go I Will Go

Today, Russell and I have been married for 7 years! It's our wedding anniversary! I wanted to celebrate by sharing anniversary pictures-years one through seven!

September 2008. This picture was taken by my precious Daddy as we cut the top of our wedding cake, saved from our wedding reception.

We thought it was still pretty good and we were glad to share with Mama and Daddy.

September 8, 2008-this was when we did not have smart phones and selfies took more effort. HA!

We definitely were still newlyweds!

September 8, 2009-Not going to explain it today, but as most of you dedicated readers know, it was a difficult year for our family, but we got through it with God's help. We were learning to praise God in the storm.

September 2010-We celebrated at The Capital Hotel in Little Rock, AR.

This year, we moved to Camden and a few months later, moved to El Dorado.

September 2011-Russell and I took this picture right before our anniversary dinner in NWA. It was a couple of weeks before our second move to NWA and we have been here ever since. :)

September 2012-We celebrated at The Melting Pot in Tulsa, OK.

From walking our 1st 5K to meeting The Pioneer Woman, to getting healthy, it was a great year.

September 2013-I was 6 weeks pregnant with our baby! We did know at 4 weeks pregnant, so we were absolutely ecstatic. I had no morning sickness at this point, so we enjoyed celebrating our marriage and definitely our sweet baby on the way.

September 2014. Here we are: Russell, Meredith, and Jackson, our miracle from God. So much has changed since September 2007. I would not have it any other way. God is truly SO good!!

Russell, I love and adore you more and more every day. Thank you for loving me so much. I love you SO much too! You are truly my best friend and such a wonderful husband. LOVE YOU!

Meredith

But Ruth said, "Do not urge me to leave you or to return from following you. For where you go I will go, and where you lodge I will lodge. Your people shall be my people and your God my God..." Ruth 1:16

Best Birthday Ever

Hello again! Let's be honest. I have been neglecting this little ole blog of mine. I truly love to blog, but lately, Jackson has been keeping me on my toes. :) Spending time with him is so special to me.

So, I turned 29 on August 30th. It was the best birthday ever because of who I spent it with. Russell and Jackson. Since my bday was on a Saturday, Russell was home with us and we just did whatever we wanted the whole day. I call that a perfect day. :)

Saturday morning, Russell fixed me a healthy version of egg in the hole, "lighter egg in a basket" with strawberry jam. It was so good! I held Jackson and watched a little of my ultimate favorite movie, none other than Steel Magnolias.

Jackson has been loving rice cereal. The first time he tried it was on August 29th.

Look at that sweet grin.

It was soon time to get ready for the splash park! Doesn't he look cool in his sunglasses and sunscreen on his nose? :)

We really did not stay that long at the splash park, but we wanted Jackson to experience it at least once this year. We mainly stuck his feet in the water.

Oh, how I love this boy. Can y'all tell the day has revolved around him? That's the way it should be for sure! :)

He is too fun.

How could we let the day pass without calling those Hogs?

Here is Jackson sporting his smocked Razorback bib. Every Southern baby needs one! :)

Jackson also tried on his Daddy's Razorback hat. It was so fun to dress him up.

Smile!

One of my favorite family pictures! I just love my boys!

That night, we met Amy, Tony, and Leighann at Chuy's for a yummy Mexican dinner. It was so good. Tony showed Leighann how they make homemade tortillas.

The best birthday present. 

We had cupcakes for everyone at our house.

Best friends!

Singing "Happy Birthday"

Leighann loved playing with Jackson so much and Jackson enjoyed it too. He was squealing with delight. He loves people so much!

29 has been great so far! Next year, I will be 30! EEK! Oh, well. For now, I am loving life and so blessed to have a wonderful family and awesome friends!

And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work. 2 Corinthians 9:8