Homebodies

Every once in awhile, amidst the hustle and bustle of life, one begins to crave the simple pleasures of home. And that is exactly where we in the Smith family have found ourselves lately. For me, staying home has helped ease the transition back to school, which means less time spent with my sweet little ones. For Erik, being at home may have something to do with watching certain sporting events without outside interruption (you'll notice Hudson did wear his jersey in support, although it obviously didn't help and he obviously preferred alternate viewing selections). For whatever reason, we've simply been enjoying our own company and sticking close to home.

Between Barbies, books, and art projects, Ava has kept her mind active. Our playroom can certainly attest to that! As for Hudson, he is still exploring the house and finding new things everyday to play. He still loves reading books, dancing to music, and saying new words nearly daily. I've been cooking more and have (almost!) banned eating out. I thought about quitting Cokes as well, but I'm not sure if I'm quite ready for that. And Erik (although he still constantly runs out for a quick fast food hit) has started taking long walks with me and the kids, so that's a plus!

Next weekend is the Huntingburg Herbstfest, so I know we'll be busy for that, but at the moment I'm enjoying precious time with the ones I love most.