Halloween Fun

Look quick at the horse! Because it didn't last long! Sam wore his horse costume for about 5 min Wed night to a festival, and 20 min Thurs night, and 5 min on Halloween. Thankfully I had thrown in a pumpkin sweatshirt so at least he looked festive, but he really didn't care. He really just cared about how many suckers he could eat in an hour! We had a great time at Lawndale's R eformation Party then on to Katie and Talmadge's to hang out and eat with some of their friends. Sarah Caroline got to spend some time with her best buddies in the neighborhood. So thankful the candy is almost gone now!!

The Moment I Want to Scream

One day I thought I might scream - the boys were chasing each other around and around the house and being very loud. Isn't that what boys are supposed to do?? I'm still learning, even after 6 1/2 years of having a boys (growing up with sisters is VERY different!). Just when I thought I was going to lose it... this is what I see. Ben and Luke at being dogs. Lapping water out of bowls. On my newly mopped floors. And instead of going crazy, I started laughing and grabbed the camera. This is what I'm going to miss in a few years. This is what I'm going to remember the most. This is what I love about having them!

MSU Fun!

Go Dawgs! We have had fun this fall going to the State football games!! The kids have enjoyed being at State and learning about football, and it is some fun family time!

Sam's School and Stitches

Sam started two year old preschool after Labor Day, and as the picture shows all three boys now have had stitches. He fell as he was climbing on the kitchen counter (and I was right beside him) and busted his chin. Once again, it was a weekend, so we went up to Marcus' office and he stitched him up. He said he liked school, but he is not much of a talker. I asked him a million questions on the way home, and he answered "yes" to them all with a groan, like "please leave me alone!"

Back to School

Wow! We can't believe we suddenly have 3 out of 4 children in school! It is so hard to believe that this time has come. It is bittersweet - much easier for the day to day life, and fun to see them becoming more independent. But also sad that the time has gone by so quickly. It was just yesterday that we were all piled up at home playing with nowhere to go and no schedules to follow other than lunchtime, naptime, and bedtime! We are so blessed to have three great teachers this year! We also love our neighborhood tradition of walking to school together the first day. It is fun for the kids and parents to go as a group, although sad for the older girls this year they had to change schools and leave Church St. But they all are enjoying their school years very much and we are so grateful!

Twin Lakes Camp

We were so blessed to spend a week at Twin Lakes Camp this summer! It was so much fun for the whole family! Marcus was a camp doctor, which was actually a fair amount of work the first day, but a nice vacation after that. Ben and Sarah Caroline were campers, and Luke and Sam and Marcus and I stayed in a great lodge next to the infirmary. We were ready to move in permanently!! The entire week I did not have to think about when or what we were going to eat - we just walked over the the dining hall, sat down, and got up when we were finished!! I did not have to clean or cook or go run errands all week!! We played and took naps and read - what a treat!!! It was fun watching all of the campers have a blast! They loved it! The most fun was watching the boys on "boys only night" get ready with war paint, learn how to march, go through a mud pit (which by the way smelled horrid!). Thankfully they went through hoses and a slip and slide before they went back for showers. The staff are wonderful, godly people and it was a joy to get to know them! What a great way to spend a week of summer vacation!!

Summer Pics in November?

I do realize I continue to post pictures several months behind, but I do not want to miss having these fun memories on my blog. MAYBE one day I will catch up and stay caught up, but for now I will just keep posting very late!!