The Mattson Family: October 2015

October begins my favorite time of the year: cooler weather (we pray), fall activities (including lots of baking), and several holidays. It all kicks off with the feast of Saint Therese who is very important to our family. We celebrated this morning by venerating our first class relic of Saint Therese, going to mass, and out to breakfast. As the month continues we will celebrate our anniversary (#3) and my birthday, ending the month with the eve of all Saints. November brings Thanksgiving followed by advent activities and then before we know it we will be singing happy birthday to Jesus. These three months really are the best time of the year!

Despite the stubborn heat that refuses to let up I already made my first round of pumpkin bread.

Saint Therese, pray for us

Been so long since I have posted an update. Life has been moving along this crazy hot summer. We are excited that baby #2 is growing well, Paul Thomas will be here in March 2016. Mary Therese is getting big so fast. She turned two in July and is the size of a three year old (tall like daddy) and talks like a four year old. We are amazed at her incredible verbal skills but then again her mother isn't exactly quiet so this should be expected. We've taken several trips to the river and had a great time in June traveling up the west coast in our RV on our annual Modesto trip to see our nor cal friends, two of whom will be baby Paul's godparents. Our days are spent swimming at the pool, doing art and play-dough, play dates with Mary's friends, and diapering and re-diapering all the stuffed animals (someone is well prepared for her new role as big sister). Work is still going well for Eric and we are thankful he hasn't had to work on any of the brush fires that are sending so many brave men away from their families. My sweet mom had emergency gallbladder surgery a month ago and to our surprise the doctors said she nearly died and is one tough lady. We already knew she was tough and we are thankful every day that she is still here with us. Mary and I have spent time at the house keeping her company as she heals and Mary is very excited that Grandma's boo boo is getting all better. Please keep her in your prayers as she continues to recover. Please keep myself and baby Paul in your prayers as well as he continues to grow bigger and stronger and mommy hopefully continues to feel better. Here are a few recent pictures for you :) All our family and friends remain in our prayers.