The “season” of fall in Houston, while short, is a refreshingly nice time to be outside.

I just love these two guys:

They’re at a father/son date at Sonic. Josh and I have been trying hard to keep up one-on-one date nights with the kids. We unfortunately haven’t been able to change the definition of “date night” in our kids’ minds. (Right now date night = Sonic slush.)

But I just wanted to say how amazing Josh is. It’s been a long year with a long pregnancy and now a newborn and postpartum mother, and Josh has done so much all year long, from cooking dinner and doing dishes to taking the kids to school and taking them out on dates. (And taking me out on dates, which is even better.) I don’t know how I ended up with the best husband in the world, and I just wanted to brag on him a little. :) Joshua is amazing!

Grace Lyman is here! Weighing in at 8 lbs 11 oz, she’s out biggest baby yet! She’s amazing and sweet and we all love her so much. I forgot how wonderful newborns are and I’ve felt like the luckiest one in our family because of all the time I get to spend with sweet Grace. :) (I’m also feeling pretty lucky/amazing to be not pregnant anymore!)

Welcome to our family, Grace! We’re couldn’t be happier you’re here!