Baby Needs a Name!

We are taking suggestions on boy names that end in a 'n' sound.

Other things to consider: The middle name is Wade and the name would need to flow with Lincoln, Catherine, and ____________

Thanks in advance!!

(I will try to fix it if there isn't a place to post a comment.)

FALL FUN!!!

This is Lincoln and Catherine with big cousins Shelby and Tyler ("Big Tyler to Lincoln). They are Jeff and Tammy's kids. Shelby is 13 and Tyler is 8. The little cousins think they are the greatest people on earth!
Lincoln was watching Uncle Jeff toss leaves and decided to get in on the act. I love being able to see his little grin through the leaves.
Here are all of the cousins on my side: Tyler aka "Ty Ty- Amy's, Tyler, Shelby holding Madeline (8 months)- Greg/Andrea's, Anna Lea (Amy's) holding Catherine, and Lincoln.

We were all together for my Dad's birthday. I love being together Occassionally, I would like to put the kids on mute and freeze just to get a good conversation in. It is such a blessing having Shelby and Tyler to get down and really play with the younger kids. That way we, as parents, just referee from our seats- sort of. Now that it is dark by 5:30 pm we are becoming more creative with some structured play for the kids. We actually played "Mother, may I?", "Red light, Green light", and "Simon Says". Let me tell you, the 4 year old boys can really hang in there with Anna Lea, Tyler, and Shelby on the first two games but really don't get "Simon Says" or should I say what Simon doesn't say. It is amusing!!

I love being with my family. I don't know how to say this, but I am proud of my family and how we've grown together over the years. There have been hard times that we've weathered as a family and as individuals, but I am glad we chose to use those times to grow closer and not to build walls. I give God the glory for that!

This was our unofficial lighting of the Jack O Lantern. The pictures you don't see are the ones of Catherine sticking her fingers in the pumpkin's mouth. Catherine didn't really get to help carve this time, but she was ready to eat the raw pumpkin (which Lincoln was too afraid to touch). Catherine is 18 months.

We had a tree fall in a rain storm. Lincoln and Catherine both enjoyed playing and balancing on it (as did mommy). Lincoln was the only one sitting still for a picture this day!

Close-up of Catherine. She is in a pink Tennessee onsie for a big game day (I think the T is on her rear??). The bow in her hair lasted long enough for the picture.

Hot of the press! Lincoln and Catherine in their Halloween costumes.

I forgot until last night just how much I love this time of year. After we went to our church's Trunk or Treat, we went door to door through some of Brad's parents neighborhood. It was a great night to be out. Even though it was wet from the rain, I didn't miss the smell and feel of the season. Lincoln and I noticed the ring around the moon and after I told him what it meant (the science teacher in me) he said "No, the aliens put it there." But never fear because "Larry Boy will get the aliens." Note: Lincoln's favorite hero is Larry Boy from Veggie Tales.

But isn't it odd being on the parent end of Halloween. It really doesn't feel like it was THAT long ago that I was a roller skating clown going through our neighborhood. I can't be that old. I mean, I think I was as excited as Lincoln about getting candy. I knew that after the kids went to bed, I could dig in (a plus of parenthood)! However, once they did go to bed, I didn't want it. It was almost disappointing!

This morning, Lincoln told me he had a great idea. He said we should get in our costumes and go Trick or Treating again. I told him we would have to wait on the Trick or Treating part until next year, but he could wear his costume again. He went on to say something about that, but my thoughts were on the fact that Lincoln would be 5 next year (impossible), Catherine would be over 2 years old, and we would have another little fellow in the baby stroller!! What a reminder to enjoy all of the precious days between now and then (even the ones where I want to pull my hair out!).

6 months ago, you could have asked me what a blog was and I would have told you it was something that a smart, computer person made to publicize all of their opinions. But then a couple of friends (who are definitely smart) sent me their blog addresses and I found that I was wrong. Anyone could have a blog, even a non-computer person like me. I saw that my friends' blogs were a great way to stay connected to family and friends and I've even learned a few things along the way. So, I have decided to give this blog thing a shot in hopes to stay better connected with all of you. I can't promise that there will be new postings of the kids and/or life every week, but hopefully you will enjoy the pictures of the kids (which will come once I learn how to do that) and knowing what happens day to day in the Brown household.