Brothers...

It's amazing to watch the very beginning of what I pray is a life long friendship!!

McLleyton is a great big brother! Overall, he is sweet, affectionate and loves his little brother! Of course he is two and occasionally doesn't understand the definition of gentle, but I love watching these two interact! It's funny to listen to the things McLleyton talks to Stennson about. A lot of times he tells him about sports, his toys, "when he gets bigger" and the bunk beds they will have someday! He has perfected his "baby" voice talking to him so sweetly! Oh the fun these two will have .... the wrestling matches that will take place ... the fights I'll break up ... the trouble they will find... this is going to be a fun adventure :)!! I love these boys!

Two things I'm thankful for....

Same Day & Fridays!!!

Last Friday, we stopped out to visit Matt at his office! It's a blessing that he loves what he does! It's so much fun seeing the trucks all over town and it's sweet to listen to the kids pray for the drivers when we see one pass by! I'm very proud of what an amazing job Matt and Nate have done at Same Day!!

We stopped by at the end of the day and then Matt and I took the kids out for a fun dinner at "Wild Chef" - where they cook in front of you! We had such a great time! The kids loved it, ate a ton and Matt and I both said at the end of dinner that it felt like such a sane, easy and fun night out with the four! I think the constant entertainment made it very easy :). The kids are already asking to go back! (maybe a birthday dinner!) Weekends have taken on even more meaning now that Shaelyn is in school full time! I look forward to having her home so much! It's making me love Fridays!! 1st grade is not too much for her... but definitely too much for me :).

Here's a few pictures from the night...

The kids love playing in his office!
The new trucks look great!


Out for dinner...

Lions, Tigers and Bears...

Last weekend the weather here was amazing! So, we told the kids we were headed on a "surprise adventure," packed a lunch, and headed to the zoo! It was McLleyton's first time to a zoo! The John Ball Zoo is perfect for their ages! Not too big, just enough to see, and an area to play! It was such a fun day!!

Shaelyn reading the map! She's such a sweet big sister!

The petting zoo! Stennson is amazing at going along with what ever our days include :)
Monreau had no fear!
Shaelyn took this one :). The fall colors are coming!
Good effort Shae :)
My sweet boy!
The bears!



Got to love a man with a double stroller :)

Best friends!

Fall Field Trips...

In the past week I've been able to join both the girl on their fall field trips! They each went to an apple orchard and we had AMAZING weather for both days! It is so beautiful here this time of year! I always love getting to go with them and see little glimpses into their school life. This was Monreau's first field trip and she was so excited about it! Shaelyn is really enjoying 1st grade and seems to have a couple very nice little girls in her class! I was so impressed that 20 of the 26 parents from her class came! One of the reasons I've really been happy with her school! They were two wonderful afternoons!!

Shaelyn's day...

Love how's she's smiling at me :)...

Shaelyn and Sophia!

Their Teacher- Mr. Steinbacher
Her sweet student teacher .... the apple orchard was beautiful..

Off to Monreau's...
Love this picture :) she's such a sweet girl!
The perfect pumpkin...

Fun with her friend Katelyn

Every day life...

Just a few pictures from the past week and our every day life :)...

Monreau with her sweet friend Marlina! They had a fun play date with lots of dress up!

I am in love with this boy... and his kissable cheeks!

Yeah... these dimples get me too!
Oldest and youngest! My niece Lauren is so sweet with my boys!
After school playtime! There is nothing like living next door- it's the best! If you notice- Shae and Sophia coordinated (by themselves) to wear the same outfit to school! Are they really so grown up? :)
Daddy's home!!! Always a favorite moment of the day!