Summer's End...

...came WAY too fast for us! Today was memorable... made me pause to realize how quickly life passes by.  My beautiful children just keep growing... up (literally). While I welcome the return to routine, I regret losing the freedom of sweet summertime, and a bustling houseful of kids.

Jesse was sad to see the big kids go... but he still has Daisy...

and Landon!

While the big kids went back to school... Jesse schooled me at SORRY!

Let it Snow!

It doesn't snow very often here, so when it does... we drop everything, pull on the bibs and hit it hard! We woke up to a Winter Wonderland last Sunday and even though there was only an inch and a half, we could not resist! Thank goodness for late church.

Lucky for us, there are kid-friendly hills right in front of our house!

Sledding in style!

My angel... in the snow.
The Big Bad BoysGoing, Going... Gone!!!
The kids LOVED it!! We'll be wishing for more!

What a Blessing

Being part of a large family occasionally calls for a "marathon" of events. Since getting 10 siblings (et. al.) together isn't easy, ONE event usually brings on many! This mid-October weekend was no exception. We enjoyed 3 days of family-filled festivities as we celebrated LOVE ("baby" sisters wedding), SEASONS (haunted holiday), and LIFE (grandchild #22).



A Frightful night-Full of fun!
The Annual Fishing Pond (for the under-aged); Soup, Salad, & Bread; Rice Crispies & Pumpkin Cake; Twinkling lights; Granny's backyard; Simply Delightful!
$100 Pot for "Best Dressed". Winners= Shrek & Family- NICE!


Little Man of the Hour.
There's nothing like a new baby! With each child, my love inexplicably grows. I'm beginning to realize that it's not so much what they might learn from me, rather... I am continually learning from them! The greater the challenge, the more worth-my-while! I feel so very blessed!!!