Monday, October 10, 2011

A Day in the Life of Mae

Peek-a-boo!

Mae may not have figured out the walking thing yet... however, the girl gets around and is VERY curious with just about everything. Being that our house is pretty wide open, keeping up with Mae these days can be pretty tough- especially when our dogs are around. Mae is obsessed with both Bama and Scout and they have SO much patience with her as she climbs all over them and chases them down.


Like most one year olds Mae also loves getting into things- for instance the dog's crate, the pantry cabinets, my purse, etc. Just when you thought everything was "babyproof" you quickly learn otherwise.


Mae climbs, Mae tears things aparts, Mae puts everything (except food I prepare for her) in her mouth, Mae is constantly battling me when it is time to change her diaper... Mae is a mess. But you have to admit, she is a pretty darn cute mess. She makes us laugh and makes life fun (and busy).


Her new twin cousins don't know what to think of her yet.

Tuesday, October 4, 2011

Fall Harvest

The fun has begun! Fall harvest (sunflowers and corn) started today which means things are BUSY here in South Dakota.
Mae and I decided to go visit Den at the field to check things out... Mae seemed to take this in more than myself. She was very curious about everything with the combine- the different parts, the way it felt, the loud sounds it made, etc. Dennis is convinced that one day she will be running her own combine. If she is anything like her mom, I am not so sure.

Watching Dennis and Mae tonight reminded me of Mae's very first harvest just one year ago.

Mae at fall harvest this year.
WOW! What a difference a year makes. I just want to hold onto this time forever and forever.
Hope everyone is having a wonderful start to the fall season. Happy Harvest!