Ok it's time!!

So it's been awhile.....ok a long time since I've posted an update so here I go. I'm going to attempt one, just know that the kids are awake and will be yelling at my feet very soon!!
As most of you know Garrett went on his first Elk hunt last week. He wasn't successful but ended up having a great time in the good old outdoors. He goes again in two weeks to a new spot. I'm very excited for him and hope he brings home some meat for my freezer. He's hoping to get a few of his buddies to go with him, which I think is a good idea. I don't like that he is going out there all by himself, but we did go scouting on Wednesday so at least I know where he is going. Speaking of Wednesday we took an afternoon drive to his spot, looked around the area for a bit, went for a small hike, and cooked hotdogs and marshmallows over a fire. It was so relaxing and free. Just what we needed!! The kids enjoyed running around in the mountain air, playing in the dirt and picking up cow pies!!! LOL Madison pretended to be Darby looking for Tigger and Pooh. Such a creative imagination she has. And Austin enjoyed being her shadow, going everywhere she did!!
Speaking of those kiddos..... Madison is doing so good in school. She doesn't get upset anymore and really enjoys getting to see her friends and read to her teacher. She is doing awesome with her reading and knows about 10 "sight" words. (Words like I, see, run, said, and, this, look, like, is) She has a Halloween party coming up that Garrett and I get to help with. (Garrett has to work Halloween weekend so he's gonna come see her at the party. Luckily we get to go, just the three of us, so that will be really special for her. Austin will be hanging out with our neighbor.) We are working on a few things with her at home, such as hitting when she gets upset and talking disrespectfully to us. That's been changeling but it will be worth it! Its really hard to put her in time out when she's throwing a huge fit when daddy's sleeping, but it's what I gotta do I guess.
Austin is growing up way too fast. He is such a smart little boy. He loves doing puzzles and beads. He's talking in sentences now, here and there. He went from only saying one word at a time to sentences literally overnight!! He's got a mouth full of teeth and knows how to use them unfortunately. He loves to do what his sister does, from dancing to playing. He loves to help me with the laundry and dishes, which can be a pain sometimes!! His new thing is going "potty" which he just likes to sit on the toilet 20 times a day!! He hasn't gone yet, but tries. And he had two different personalities, one when sister is in school, and one when she is home. Its funny to see the difference. He's more laid back and chill when sister is in school, but the moment shes home it's defense mode it seems. Really funny.
I've just been hanging out doing the mommy/wife thing. I did get to escape for alittle bit yesterday and do some crafting with some new friends of mine. Finally I found someone who is into it as much as me, it only took umm, well awhile :) So thats about it. Getting ready for Halloween and then Austin's 2nd birthday which will be Barnyard theme. Can't wait!!! I found some really cute/simple animal cupcakes that I can't wait to try out!! Hope everyone is well and enjoying life!!