Thanksgiving Trip!

Here we are at the lake over the long Thanksgiving weekend. The kids love going to the lake because they get to ride four wheelers and the golf cart. It is so nice going down there because we do nothing but relax and eat. It is nice to get away sometime for the hectic business in our lives.

Never too late....

to post a little note about what I am thankful for this wonderful time of year! I know it has been awhile since I have posted anything, but I am sure everyone is as busy or busier than I am this time of year. I just wanted to to share some things that I am thankful for during this great season of my life. These are in no particular order:
1. Being awake at 1:30 in the morning with Ally eating cereal and waffles because she will not fall asleep and tells me she is hungry. Although very weary at the time, I thanked God for this time with her to cuddle on the couch and be close to her.
2. Hearing Noah tell me that his "happy" is at the end of the day is going to church!
3. Having a husband who realizes that men, too, can help around the house, even when I don't have to ask him. I think it finally clicked after almost 6 years of marriage. He is doing great now! Oh, how I love this man!
4. Having good family and friends who love me for who I am!
5. Having a church to go to where I can praise and worship my Savior with other people who feel the same way.
6. Having good health right now so that I can run and play with my children.
7. I love to read! So I am thankful that I have had the opportunity to enjoy a few books here lately.
8. I am thankful for people who volunteer their time at church or in the community to help serve those who need some assistance.
9. It makes me smile to see Noah and Ally playing well together and the way they love one another. How grateful I am for that.
10. I can always add this one no matter wherever I am in life: Thank you Jesus for what you did on the cross and allowing me to enjoy a relationship with you!
Also, thank you for all read this and want to keep updated with our lives! You all are a sweet blessing to me!

Free Photobook*

As I was running today at the gym, I was watching Oprah. I tend to watch her on occasion, but sometimes she can be a little out there. Anyway, she is promoting a free photobook from Snapfish until midnight on Friday! I just created mine and ordered mine for the very first time. It was pretty easy, although it took me a couple of hours because I wrote in mine too. I have heard many people say they do this for each year of their child and it is a pretty neat thing to do. To get this deal, you have to go to her website and click on the snapfish promotion on her home page. Just thought I would pass on a good deal when I see one.
*You do have to pay for shipping and handling! I think around $7.50!

Tis the season......

to pull out your Christmas music and get excited about the joy of Christmas!! That is what I did yesterday in the car! Noah, Ally and I were dancing to Rudolph the red nose reindeer and Run Run Rudolph! They loved every minute of it and if someone passed by our car during this time, they might think we all were a little crazy. It was well worth it though. I can't wait to tell them the true meaning of Christmas. I know Noah will understand a little better this year. My prayer for them is not to get overwhelmed with all the "stuff" this season tends to bring, but for them to be involved with us in giving to others and loving the Lord for what he has done. This being said, I do think this year will be a fun year for them. I can't wait to enjoy Christmas lights with them, decorating the tree and hopefully seeing some snow this year! What a glorious time of year it is!

Hola Diego and Dora!

Diego and Dora!



Daddy and Noah on their first fishing trip!

This week has been the busiest week we have ever had I believe. We usually try not to do much during the week, but this week was unusaul. We got to attend 3 different hayrides! We first went to Bo's birthday party at the pumpkin patch on Tuesday and then on Thursday, we went to our friends, Chad and Casie's families land, for a bonfire and hayride, which the kids really enjoyed. Friday night was the Fall Festival where Dora and Diego made their appearance. Ally kept her hair on for half of the night which was more time than I expected to happen. Then on Saturday night, we enjoyed our last hayride at the Fulgham's house, where the kids got to dig in hay for some treats! Also, during that week, daddy took Noah fishing, where only one fish was caught by Noah. He was thrilled! What a fun and exhausting week! Now it is time for resting! Adious!!!

My future firefighter!

Can you tell my kids do not like their picture taken?

I am one handsome fireman!


Noah's school held a community helper parade and Noah was a fireman! He did a great job waving to the crowd and parading around the gym. I was actually a little surprised he did so well! He enjoyed being by "Bob the builder", aka Eli, while walking around. We were so proud!

He thinks he is a lap dog!

This was just to funny not to share. Our 100 pound boxer, Frodo, thinks he is little and should have all the benefits of a little dog. I caught him lounging the other day in one of our patio chairs. Travis and I cracked up when we saw this!