The Room

For a long time we have been trying to move Kira into her own room. Finally, it has happened. We cleared the last piles of stuff out of the old office on Friday afternoon and then put her new queen size bed in, figured out where she wanted it, and then finally put on the boxspring and mattress and to Kira's delight, the sheets and pillows and comforter she got on Thursday night.

Kira loves the bed!

Goodbye Sadie!

Well, this morning, our long time pet, Sadie died. She has been a part of our family for 11 years. She has just always been here. Life hasn't been as exciting for her as it used to be when she would jump on the boat with Ron and I and go for a cruise around the lake. Or, jump on a jet ski with one of us and take a tour around. She shared Ron's and my love for the water and we certainly had our share of fun with her. She bore three litters of adorable puppies in California, which some of our friends are still loving on.

Sadie was a great, lovable dog. Great with the babies and kids. She has been sick and hurting and it was definitely her time. We will miss seeing her in the backyard, having her run up to greet us or just hearing her bark that she wants to play too, but God blessed us with 11 years with a wonderful dog. Thank you Lord for those memories.

Halloween

Meet the chubby duckling...
Kitty, Peter Pan, Yu-Gi, Pippi & Ducky

A Pippi Pose

Fall witch and Yu-Gi

Winterland Thumbelina

Halloween was fun. We did the town parade and party. We went Trick-or-treating at the Assisted Living center in town with Sara's preschool and we went out Halloween nite in our subdivision which is just packed. The kids spent a lot of the time jumping out of a gutted washing machine that Ron set up and scaring people as they were getting candy. Kira never even trick-or-treated. I can't believe that she has outgrown that already! I hope that everyone had a fun and safe Halloween!

Wyat

Isn't he too precious?
Wyat and Papa

Wyat and Daddy

My Little Pumpkin

Hmmmm- let me think...

He is getting big so fast! You'd think that by #5 it would be old news but no way. It is still just such a miracle to me how fast they change and learn. He knows us all, no doubt, and smiles and laughs. He can prop up sitting for brief periods and is chopping on his hands. Teeth are coming soon. His sleeping isn't as well right now but that is life. None of us can get enough of him. I just love when he is done nursing and just looks up at me and smiles and coos and plays a little peek-a-boo with my shirt. I could sit like that for an hour. He is now in size 6-9 month clothes which fit perfectly. Yes, he is 3 months old now. He is such a blessing to our family!

Sara's Birthday Day

Sara's really working to blow out her candles!
I love this picture!

Presents from Uncle Abrey, G-ma & G-pa

She loves this dress that she got from Grandma & Grandpa!

She is so precious- even when she is stubborn and rebellious. She is smart (she recites John 3:16 and the Lord's Prayer every nite by herself) and creative (I will have to post some of her art). I still remember holding her the day that she was born, so aware and lovely. She exudes God's beauty even at just 3 years old that I am so excited to see where He takes her.