Too Cute To Spook!

We really are alive ... just been under the weather

The kids playing dress-ups

At the pumpkin patch

So this is quickly becoming my 2nd favorite time of year. It used to be my absolute favorite. I couldn't wait for the leaves to change so I could go hike up the Canyon. To feel the cool crisp air, and to see all the leaves in amazing shades of oranges, yellows, and reds. Oh it makes me happy. Then when we moved here and I fell in love with hay rides, pumpkin patches, apple fritters, and cider but now that I have children and this time of year brings with it fevers, stuffy noses, and other not so fun bodily functions I have to say it is now my second favorite time of year! (sorry fall 4th of July is now #1) So we are here some of us well, some not so much. Either way we are all excited for Halloween. The kids can hardly sit still and I can't wait to see them all dressed up and having fun running house to house begging for treats! The huge smiles on their faces are priceless!

StYLiN'

Happy Birthday B!

Okay so I know I am soo far behind. There are so many things I want to post about but just haven't had the time. But I really wanted to wish my (not so baby) girl a very happy birthday! It is crazy how fast the years go. I really can't believe she is 9 years old (going on 20)!!!

3 Baby Boys!

I can't wait for spring... I get to have 3 new nephews! I'm so excited!  I just might have to go shopping!  One sister is due in February and I have a sister in law and sister due in March!  I just can't wait!  

A quickie

So I wish I had time to post photos because I have some great ones but until then... We finished out the summer with a "camp" out in our friends backyard. We made dutch oven stew and cobbler and then let the kids make smores (btw strawberry marshmallow smores are yummy!) We were able to sit out by the fire for a bit after "tuckling" in all the kids. Then we hit the air mattresses. It only took telling the kids who were all in one tent to quiet down about a million times before they fell to sleep. And then it rained. NO actually it poured. Poor AJ was laying in a puddle her sleeping bag was soaked! So it didn't take long before we all took shelter in the house. The guys cooked breakfast and then we all loaded up and headed to Cowan Lake. We let the kids play until dinner and then we came home and got ready for school to start the next day.

Everyone had really great first days of school. J and B have to be up by 6 am to get on the bus by 7. It is early. They are having an easier go of it than I am. (not saying much I have Never been a morning person). And then round two is AJ and K. They are the lucky ones and don't have to be up until 8. K goes to kindergarten Tuesday and Thursday and then every other Friday all day! He loves it and could go everyday and be just fine. The after school Grouchies have returned with a vengeance. Homework is rough... they are tired, hungry, and moody. Not my favorite time of day. I have been trying to get them outdoors while the weather is still good. They of course would rather veg in front of the TV. I keep telling them we can do that when it is freezing cold outside. J started 5th grade band and he is playing percussion and can now play Mary Had a Little Lamb. I am excited for him that is definitely an opportunity that he wouldn't have until way later in school if we were out West so chalk one up to the East.

Lots more to write but I have a baby boy who needs to be nursed to sleep and some floors that are in major need of some mopping before the big kids get home in less than 2 hours. YIKES!

See Jake See Denae See Jake and Denae

We are so glad Denae found a new job and that she just happened to be doing her training in Columbus! It was so great to have them come and spend a night with us. They are so fun to be around and the kids just couldn't get enough of them! (they are a bit deprived when it comes to aunts and uncles!) Next time stay a week! So good to see you guys!