Thank you God for....

No, this is not a duck as my family has suggested--but rather a "big bottomed" turkey.  It is our THANKFUL TURKEY.  We will add feathers listing people / things we are thankful for each day until Thanksgiving.  Knowing we are going to cut a large hole in the wall where this turkey resides, then de-paper and paint gave me the confidence to draw right on the wall.  

A weekend to remember...

We had an awesome time in Big Indian, NY.  We hiked through the rain to the top of Lookout Mountain, we skipped rocks, we sang songs, roasted marshmallows, let Bubba up on the couch, cuddled, built fires, ate good food, played football, looked at leaves and trees, read books, played Pokemon, talked about chlorophyll, played volleyball, got wet, talked about photosynthesis, imitated characters from movies, laughed, built paths across creeks, ate s'mores, and made a lot of memories.

Happy birthday to our sweet Caleb!

 We are so very glad you were born!

 We celebrated at breakfast.

 Then, Paul and I brought you cupcakes.  Your teacher lit a candle and everyone sang to you.

 You were excited to play with your new Legos, your new Spiderman web-slinger, and your new LeapPad.  And, you will soon publish your first book with your new Illustory!

Paul starts Soccer!!

GO PAUL!!!  You scored 3 goals in your first game!!  : )

Caleb's orientation, then first day of Kindergarten!!!

Caleb in his new classroom with his new teacher.  He is so excited to be starting school!!!
And, just as exciting, he gets to ride the bus home 3 days a week.
We got a day to practice before his first real day.






















Luke sending Caleb off for his first real day!!






                                                               Caleb gave his first day
                                                                a THUMBS UP!!

Paul's first day of preschool...

Luke's first day of 3rd grade!!

 Sending Luke off on his first day of 3rd grade.  Caleb & Paul were at a total loss what to do without him around.

 As we walked to school, we stopped and took pictures with neighbors.

Precious Luke getting settled into his new desk.  God be with my sweet little boy!!!!!