The Davolts

I think this October has been the most beautiful I can ever recall. We've had a record setting dry spell and beautiful golden sunshine all day long. Weather like this is just one reason Autumn is my favorite season of all. In addition to the weather, I love this season for the many seasonal-specific activities we can enjoy.  First, there is a trip to the Pumpkin Patch. Jeff and Nate made this trip as a pair this year as Andrew was just a few days old. Not expecting this amazing weather to stick around for so long, I didn't want to stop the boys from enjoying this experience, even if I was a little disappointed to miss out! Nathan as King of the Hay Stack Bouncing along for a Hay Ride...one of Nathan's favorite parts of the day. Pumpkin Patch Rule: One must be able to carry the pumpkin one has selected. Jeff was inspired by the fall decor available at the Patch. We also received a few pumpkins from his mom & dad's own garden.  Just last ...

After nine months of a growing belly and growing anticipation, our second little guy is here! The final days of a pregnancy I can only describe as bittersweet. On one hand, I was growing impatient to meet our baby. On the other hand, I knew the experience of pregnancy and feeling baby's movement on the inside was special. A pregnancy really is unique in many ways, including how quickly one goes from pregnant to not pregnant. It's hard to imagine that just ten days ago, our little guy was still in my belly! So, here is my final belly picture at 39 weeks. As I reminded my students that it was my last day, several asked when Baby would arrive. Each time I replied with, "Tomorrow" they would ask in shocked tones, what I was doing at work. As one class period ended, a student said, "Have a nice...baby!". It was pretty entertaining but so surreal.  We celebrated Jennifer's 33rd birthday by checking out a local pub style restaurant. We had a g...