Great Grandma's Birthday Party

On Friday night, we went out for dinner at the Bell House. Afterwards, we went back to her apartment and had cake and opened presents. The boys picked out some birthday balloons for her and told me that we HAD to have party hats.

I made her a scrapbook filled with pictures from her life. Each person in the family wrote a special note and memory. I hope it made her feel special and loved!

Happy 90th Birthday Great Grandma!

Great Grandma turned 90 over the Thanksgiving weekend. It was so much fun to be there to celebrate her special day!

Andrew was Grandma's buddy over the weekend. He was full of love and loved cuddling her!

We took Grandma out for breakfast Saturday morning and when we were leaving, Andrew didn't want to let her go. It was so sweet! He loves his Great Grandma!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving! We hope you and your family have a great day!

Thanksgiving Program

Will had a Thanksgiving program at school. All the 1st graders were in it. He had a speaking part. He was very proud and did great! Afterwards, they had a Thanksgiving feast. It was great - turkey, dressing, potatoes, rolls, and pie!

I love the hat!

The Adventures of Will and Ninja

This is a story that Will wrote in school. I love it! Notice the "Ofer" or author is Will.

Halloween 2012

This year, we went with the Cars 2 theme for our pumpkins. Andrew did not want to stick his hand in the pumpkin but Will enjoyed cleaning it out.

Andrew wanted the King

Will picked Mater

Will was a ninja for Halloween. He was so excited that we found the outfit because he really wanted to be one. He had all the ninja moves too!

Andrew is really into Superheros. He wanted to be Superman because he didn't have a mask!

The boys loved trick or treating and got way to much candy!

Fall Leaves

We went to Grandpa and Grandma's house and helped them rake leaves. Grandpa blew the leaves off the roof - the kid loved it raining leaves!! The boys were excited since we don't have many leaves at our house.

The boys liked using the leaf blower.

Will loving the pile of leaves!

Andrew is the pile.

the 4 oldest

Fall Break Fun!

We went up to Aunt Nicole's for Fall Break and had a blast! We played a lot with our cousins. Aunt Christy, Grandpa, and Grandma were also there so it was fun playing with them too!

At the mall, the kids all got into the tornado tube. It was hilarious to watch! Thanks Grandma!

They also rode the carousal.

I had to include this picture - I guess when you are the youngest, you always get the short straw. They tied a rope to Madeline's waist because she had to be the dog. It was so funny to see her walking around with it on!

decorating Halloween cookies!

Aunt Christy and the peanut

Field Trips!

Andrew and I went to a pumpkin patch with his preschool. He was so excited that he was able to ride the bus. He got the biggest kick out of not having to wear a seatbelt. I am so glad that I was able to go with him and he was glad too. I am continually thankful for the chance to stay home with my boys and that I have the opportunity to do things like this with them!