He's been a bad, bad, boy!

Well I am in cyber darkness thanks to my wonderful little boy! He kicked over my laptop on Friday and shattered the screen! Thankfully my mom doesn't live too far away and I am able to use her computer, but man does this really suck. I won't have any pictures until my computer gets fixed, and from the sounds of it, it could be a while. We have to send it back to HP unless of course a certain brother-in-law may be able to fix it *wink* *wink*.
Colton had his very first experience at the pumpkin patch on Wed. He had a great time and enjoyed all the farm animals, especially the sheep! He picked out a pumpkin just his size and I can't wait to carve it and let him play with the pumpkin guts! Hehehe. He loves the textures of things so I think he will enjoy that. Hopefully my computer won't take to long and I will be able to post pictures soon.
Chris opened the restaurant on Friday, and while there were a few things left to be desired (a 2hr wait for food and then it wasn't the warmest), the food tasted WONDERFUL! I am keeping my fingers crossed for great things to happen. Of course Friday and Saturday was just friends and family so that they could work out the kinks. I know Chris really appreciates us being his guinnea pigs, so a BIG thank you to Mom and Dad, Shannon, Justin, Jan, Rosie, Howard, Grandma, and Grandpa for sitting for 3 hours for dinner! Chris really appreciates it and promises next time around it will be much quicker.
Saturday was the 3rd annual Burt Chili Dump! It was absolutely gorgeous yesterday and everyone had a great time! The chili was great and the Hot Damn Cider was delicious around the bonfire. It was great to see all the family together. It's just the beginning, as the holidays are fast approaching!
Well I guess it's until I see you again......hopefully sooner than later as things will be a little touch and go until I get my computer fixed (thank you very much Colton!).

Patio Party

Well another week has passed us by! It has been hotter than hot around here. It is October and we have had our air conditioning on more than once. I think we may finally be in for a cool down though. Thank goodness because I LOVE FALL! It is my favorite time of year. I love wearing jeans and sweaters, leaves changing, Halloween, pumpkins, Thanksgiving and all the goodness that comes with that, plus I have some really cute fall clothes for Colton that I just can't wait to put him in!
On Saturday we had a patio party/BBQ. It was 90+ degrees but we had a good time anyway. As some of you know we put in a patio this summer and unfortunately haven't had a whole lot of time to use it so we decided that we would invite everyone over and finally get the chance to enjoy it. Boy did we, lot's of good food and fun was had. We have a chiminea that we thought we were going to be able to use but no such luck with it being so warm! I guess we will have to have another party to enjoy some hot spiked apple cider and s'mores around the fire. Below are a few pictures of the party.
Also as many of you know Chris has started his new job as Executive Chef of a new restaurant, Nick's Steakhouse. He is basically building the kitchen from the ground up which is quite a task! Although this has been a trying time for both of us, I am so proud of him and excited to see where this new adventure takes us! He is hoping that the doors will open on the 24th so we will keep you all posted so you can come and enjoy some GREAT food!