3 months and counting!

Another month has FLOWN by as we start to prep for the holidays! We have so much to be thankful for as we celebrate Thanksgiving. Lincoln has grown QUICKLY this month (up to 14 1/2 lbs). He smiles a lot and has a squeal-ish sounding giggle. His chunky feet outgrew some of his little socks overnight. He's awake, alert and happy for longer stretches now in comparison to last month. He soared through 0-3 month sizes (except hats) and is inching out of his 3 months clothes just as fast. He has started sitting in his Mamas and Papas Baby Snug seat for a few minutes each day, likes to be held up standing on his feet, he seems to like watching short videos on my phone (either of himself or Sasha) and he gets really excited for bath time, splashing and laughing.

Here's a photo timeline of some fun we've had over the last month:

Lincoln got to hang out with all 4 of his cousins, here's him with his oldest cousin Addison:

and cousin Ethan

He met his newest buddy Harrison born November 4th:

He helped celebrate his friend Colin's daddy's 40th birthday with surprise special guests, the Predators Ice Girls:

Dennis and I celebrated our birthdays together at Arrington Vineyard:

Sasha tried to nap in Lincoln's car seat:

Lincoln modeled a cozy winter hat as we sorted through what fits now:

And he dressed up like his daddy

Little Man: This time last year we were praying for you, but we really had no idea what we were asking for. Who knew we would be so lucky to have such a happy, sweet little man come in and take over our world. We still aren't 100% sure we know what we're doing but we are trying our best and you seem to be content. We love you little turkey! You've got the Gobble, Gobble part figured out :)

Love these rolls 

Happy Thanksgiving!!

Love- The Edwards Family

Pumpkin Pie Dip Recipe

Pumpkin Pie Dip Recipe

I first tried this dip last year for Thanksgiving and loved how easy and tasty it turned out! I have since made it for a Pumpkin themed baby shower (seen below), this week at my company Thanksgiving Potluck and I'll be remaking at least once over Thanksgiving festivities in the coming week.

Ingredients:

1. 1 8 oz package cream cheese - softened
2. 1 15 oz can pure pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie)
3. 1 cup powder sugar
4. 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
5. 1 teaspoon vanilla

Ideas for Dippers:

• Apple slices
• Pear slices
• Gingersnap Cookies
• Graham dippers - either Graham crackers, Teddy Grahams or they even sell Graham cracker dipping sticks!
• Vanilla Wafers
• A spoon...

Instructions:

The real recipe from CopyKat Recipes found here will tell you an order of what to mix and how BUT I like to make an already easy recipe EASIER: I dump everything in a large bowl and set my KitchenAid to number 5 for about 4 minutes to get it creamy. I even cheat and buy the already sliced, bagged apples for dipping. I make ahead and fridge overnight so the flavors settle. You can use for up to 10 days from the day you mix. Enjoy!