The end of summer....

It's labor day and I suppose I have to concede to the changing seasons. Don't get me wrong, I love the fall. I love love love the fall. But no season can quite live up to the summer I had this year with Henry. I was lucky enough to have the opportunity to be a stay at home mom all summer long and although it was not easy, in any sense of the word, there is no better way to spend my time than with my family and that's what we did. School starts this week, I finally have to go out and look for a new job and everything will change once again. I'm ready for the challenges that are coming my way, but nothing will ever be as great as spending the summer learning how to be a mom and practicing those techniques on Henry, lucky guy.
So along with the end of summer came our annual festival of ribs which we co host with the Biskup ladies at their home in LaGrange. This year was our 5th Ribfest and Henry's first and boy did we out do ourselves this time. The guest list tallied to over 40 people, 80 lbs of ribs and even a commemorative t shirt! Henry was Mr. Popularity that day. There were Grandmas, Aunts, close friends and even little kids who all wanted to get a good snuggle in with the little guy. We feel so blessed to be surrounded by so many people who love Henry and I tell him that every day. There's so much more ahead I know, but saying goodbye to this summer is definitely bittersweet. The infant days are officially gone, I suppose they have been for a little while now. Henry is "talking" all of the time. His cooing abilities are awesome. He's been rolling around a little bit, but I still think its on accident. We'll put up some videos soon, he is especially happy stretching out his legs in his "exersaucer". I hope everyone else is enjoying their holiday weekend. The fall is usually my most favorite time of year and I'm hoping that Henry is ready for his first pumpkin patch and a little apple picking so we'll see what adventures we can get into next.