Abby's Pumpkin Party

Friday night, Abby hosted all her local cousins, aunt, uncles, and grandparents for her 8th birthday. She had a pumpkin cake and loved all her presents. The adults ate chili and bread, while the kids ran outside in the dark with the dogs Shadow and Charlie. Thanks everyone for making Abby's birthday so special!

Go Noah, Go!

Noah took his part in our AWANA "walk-a-thon" quite seriously. After the 20 minute time limit was up, Noah had completed the most laps of all three groups - 32! His face matched his vest, but he actually loved AWANA that night. The money they raised went to an orphanage in Bali, Indonesia to supply their AWANA vest, badges, etc. Sorry Grandma and Grandpa - Noah "walked" a few more laps than we anticipated! Abby also took to it with enthusiasm and finished with 22 laps. Great job!

Happy 8th Birthday, Abby!

Abby took 3 girlfriends to a potter shop for her birthday after school. They painted, giggled, and ate cake! Afterwards, we met the boys for dinner at Zebb's before rushing on to AWANA at church where Abby and Noah did a walk-a-thon for the AWANA kids in Bali, Indonesia. It was a busy afternoon/evening, but a fun one. I can't believe our baby girl is 8!

Family Hike to the Overlook

On Sunday, we drove to my sister's house in Fabius and joined the rest of the family in a hike up past her ponds and through the woods to the overlook (over Labrador Pond and the surrounding valley). We couldn't ask for a more perfect day and the parents, grandparents, cousins, and even the dogs loved it! With 9 adults, 8 kids, and three dogs, it's hard to get a picture of everyone, but I tried!

Red, White, and Blue

Matthew, Abby, and Noah came flying out of the house one morning last week wearing three different coats. I didn't plan the colors - honest! But I had to snap a pictures while they waited for the bus.

Swinging

The kids and I enjoyed the BEAUTIFUL fall weather while waiting for Mike to get home.

Fly Away "Stripe"

Our caterpillar finally chewed out of his chrysallis a few days ago and the kids all took turns holding him until his wings got strong enough to fly away. Isn't it amazing what God can change!

Fly Away "Stripe"

Our caterpillar finally chewed out of his chrysallis a few days ago and the kids all took turns holding him until his wings got strong enough to fly away. Isn't it amazing what God can change!