Marine Tribute

Jake's school had a tribute to the Marine's flag salute. It was very sweet and I could see many mom's tearing up. We collected canned food and money for turkeys. I am so thankful for all our military and the sacrifice they provide! The kids also got a surprise visit from Santa.

Cute pic!

Holiday Baking

The boys were more than happy to help with the holiday baking this year! We made chocolate mint cookies and snickerdoodles.

Legos w/ Daddy

Matt has been waiting for the kids to be old enough for "real legos." He loved Legos growing up and still has a prized airplane we have displayed. The kids are loving it. Now to keep Kylie away!

Tree Trimming

The kids had fun with the tree this year. They actually helped a lot and I hardly had to hang any ornaments! It was also the first year we broke a couple :)

Jake's 6th Birthday Party

We headed to the movies to see Planet51 for Jake's 6th birthday. Afterwards we had ice cream at Cold Stone. We had 7 kids, and no parents. They all did great!

Cute Pic!

Picking out the Tree

We headed way out to...Home Depot :) to pick out the tree. Jake pretty much chose our tree, and the rest of us went along.

Jake tries out Karate

Jake got 2 weeks of Karate lessons for his birthday from Nana. He is loving it. Mom is loving that they teach them respect and doing chores at home!

Santa!

Kylie is at that stage where she is not so fond of being handed off to strangers, not to mention ones in crazy red suits with lots of hair! We were just lucky she sat in his lap long enough for the pic. One back arch and she would be on the floor. The boys had fun, I think. I didn't get much of a chance to see their interaction. Jake said he asked for a double light saber and Ty asked for a fire truck. Ahhhh, can't wait to see what next year holds!

Merry Christmas

Kylie's Favorite Things

Swinging


Sand


first lollipop


Dada



Playing with things that are not toys!


Tutus


Purses

My Nieces

I can't believe how big my nieces are getting. Darian was my flower girl when she was just a baby and now she is a teenager!! They are so much fun and my kids adore them.

Jake is Star Student

Jake was picked to be star student. One of his jobs included passing out hand sanitizer...boy how things change!

Kylie's 1st Thanksgiving, Eating

Ok, so it is not her official first Thanksgiving, but she did get to enjoy the food this year. Our Kylie is quite the eater. She will try anything and will usually like it. She picks up anything off my plate and tries it, I don't remember the boys ever doing that! The Turners made a great meal, and the company was just as good. We had another Thanksgiving at my moms, and the boys loved playing with their cousins.





Kylie's fellow blue-eyed, blonde relative, Uncle Dave




Uncle Steve, our last goodbye before his deployment to South Korea.




Uncle Mike, our closest shot to getting us some nieces and nephews.

Jake Accepted Jesus

Although it was a few weeks ago, I needed to write before I forget. This picture was from that day. Jake was at church when he made the the decision. After listening to his leader tell her testimony, Jake and one other child from his table prayed to accept Jesus into their lives. I had been talking to Jake about it for awhile, but he was never ready. When the teacher told me I started to cry, had to leave and have Matt get the details. I know it is only the beginning to a life that he will have to continue to make the choice to follow Him, but nonetheless it is a huge step in the most important wish I have for my children. Jake does not like me to ask him about it, so probably best not to mention it. He gets embarassed...kids!! He has a day to mark it, Oct 25.

Jake's Kinder Thanksgiving Feast

So sweet! Jake's class did a performance, where they recited poems. Then they all sat down to eat. We made mashed potatoes to share with the class.

Wishes on the Way

Trying to revamp the biz for the Holidays! I have started doing craft fairs. I hope I can get some work from them.

Veterans Day

Wild Animal Park w/ the Werts

Tutu

Nana bought me my first tutu!

Craft Night

I had my annual craft night with my gals. We made wine charms. I love doing these and we always have so much fun!

Twister w/ Uncle Mike

Mike stopped by, not knowing what he was getting into!

Monster Eyeball Treats

I saw the recipe and thought these were so cute!

Halloweeen School Fun

Lion King

We went to the Lion King with Nana and Papa. The boys loved it! Ty asked to go home halfway thru and shortly after fell asleep. Jake was glued to it.

Pumpkin Carving

Planning it out!


Carving it up!


Finished.

MOPS Pumpkin Patch

Kisses for Daddy

Blowing or giving kisses...I sure love my daddy!