fall is in the air

well it's been the usual amount of time since i've blogged so of course a lot has happened and since fall is upon us some things are pretty much guaranteed like camp johnson's carnival and the marine corps ball add in there this year an extra trip to texas for a girlfriend's wedding and an always loved visit from nana!

nana was a huge help this last visit besides being deuce's right hand man for a week she also helped me paint both of the kids rooms. (those pics will come later once everything is in place)

deuce really loves his nana!

big hugs for nana

camp johnson's fall carnival was another adventure that deuce still isn't so sure about. he loves the openness and running around but as far as the activities go he really wanted nothing to do with them. he did play in the jumpy house for a little bit but of course no pumpkin painting or even really picking for that matter.

this is as close as he wanted to come to the "pumpkin patch"

riding on daddy's shoulders is always fun

i traveled to texas late october for my friend kerry's wedding. it was a quick weekend trip but i loved being a part of the whole thing. pregnant bridesmaid and all!

kerry and i at the reception

this was the entertainment for the night...kissing my belly!

the marine corps ball falls every year round the beginning of november in conjunction of course with the marine corps birthday! this year the marine corps celebrated it's 235th birthday. i was unfortunately really sick but i sucked it up for dave knowing everything he does and what this job means and this is his one chance a year to celebrate it. we were able to go for several hours and dave was able to visit and relax and enjoy his day!

all dressed up and ready to head out

the crew from combat camera

also to go along with the marine corps birthday dave re enlisted for another four years. i am so proud of him for who he is and everything he does for this family and country!

dave signing his papers

raising his right hand and swearing in

i also receive a certificate for basically being a supportive marine corps wife

and this would be our attempt to take one family photo at the re enlistment (have i mentioned deuce doesn't like photos)

well that's all for now .....stay tuned for deuces 3rd bday and hopefully finished photos of mila's room and dax and deuce's room!

luv mel, dave, deuce, mila n dax

(yes i'm saying mila first because that's what the doctors are saying "she is making sure she will be the older sibling")