500 hits!!!

Sometime between yesterday and today my counter rolled over to 500 hits!  That makes me feel awesome!  My family and friends that are in Oklahoma can stay in touch and see how big my boys are growing.  Thanks to everyone who reads my blog.  It helps me to say some of the things that are on my mind and I hope I can grow from doing this.  :o)

Halloween Trick or Treating

Nathan had his first school party on Friday. Halloween costumes abounded! He got a Bibleman costume for his birthday, so there was no question as to what he was going to be. I helped with his class and we had so much fun.



This is his whole class.




He was so excited that Miss Gust was Minnie Mouse.




Their snack was donut hole eyeballs...ewwww!




He made it himself. :o)

It was fun for the whole class. They played games and won prizes and candy.  Before we left, they read a story and sang songs for us.  Nathan loves preschool and I think Miss Gust is an awesome teacher.  I'm glad he got such a good person for his first teacher.  I want him to love school and she encourages his learning at every turn. 
I am sure God lead us to this preschool.  All of the staff and teacher seem to be wonderful with the kids.  I would say his party was a success. 
We also went trick or treating with the boys.  Although they did get candy, we were asking for canned foods for our youth group project.  Our neighbors were very generous.  Noah was dancing before we left because he was so excited.  He was Tigger and he kept rubbing his stuffed belly saying "Tigger belly" and giggling. I never get tired of hearing little boy giggles.  I think they must make God smile. :o)


He just can't wait to go!




Oh yes!  It's Bibleman!




My three amigos!

I was Winnie the Pooh, but since I was taking pictures I avoided the dreaded camera. I treasure the memories we are making as a family.  God has richly blessed our family and I am so greatful for Him and them.

Fall Fun!

We've had a pretty good Fall so far.  Shannon & kids invited us over for a cookout while the hubbies were in a board meeting.  It was pretty chilly but the kids had a blast.


The "Crew" minus Noah.



Eli is proud of his grilling skills!



This girl can build a toasty fire, for sure!

We roasted hot dogs and marshmallows.  Nathan thinks marshmallows are cool to catch on fire, but he doesn't want to eat them.  I had to kabosh that idea right away.  lol    Thanks Miss Shannon for asking us over.  We'll have to invite our hubbies next time. :o)