Happy Halloween!

Halloween was super fun this year with making donut eyeball treats, little Zinger bugs, going to the airshow and then heading to the Swiggards for their annual Halloween Party! Lots of friends were there and they had fun eating, watching Scooby-Doo, pinata, and the traditional Halloween Trick-or-Treat Hayride! Mr. Scott drives the hayride all through his neighborhood stopping periodically to let the kids off to scatter in all directions to trick-or-treat. This is a favorite for the kids! This year the boys went as "The Boo Brothers"! So funny! I don't think they will do anything like that again because it was so hard to see with their costumes on, but they were real troopers and kept their costumes on the whole time we trick-or-treated!

"When I am afraid, I will trust in you." Psalm 56:3

Nana comes to visit!

True to any visit of Nana's we packed in as much as we could! We went to the Balloonar Liftoff at Johnson Space Center where we saw a balloon glow, collected trading cards, learning about ballooning, Colton freaked out when he heard and saw the fire, and helped pack up a balloon. Then we enjoyed the Johnson Space Center Open House where we saw lots of cool space things. The highlight for me was seeing Tom's office at JSC! It was so tiny, but was adorned with pics of the family, colorings from the boys, and MU memorabilia! Highlight for everyone else was being inside Mission Control! Mom and I also enjoyed Braden's Pushmobile Derby for Cub Scouts! You should have seen the determination on his face... priceless! We also has fun carving pumpkins, taking the boys lunch to school, trip to the beach, and the Wings Over Houston Air Show were we were amazed at all sights and sounds of the awesome aircraft! The Blue Angels ROCK! Mom and I also squeezed in making the boys' Halloween costumes, lunch at La Madeline, and shopping in downtown League City. Whew... I'm exhausted just thinking about that trip! Always so fun to have family with us!!!

Fall Fun!

Enjoying some great weather, family time and time with friends was great this fall! We spontaneously saw "Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs" with lots of friends after a soccer game, went to the Pumpkin Patch with the VanCise's, Frobergs Farm to pick out pumpkins, drove go-carts, Lego mini build... always so many fun things to do! :)

"Moreover, when God gives any man wealth and possessions, and enables him to enjoy them, to accept his lot and be happy in his work - this is a gift of God." Ecclesiastes 5:19

My Lego Master Builder...

Truly Andrew can build anything out of Legos that he sets his mind to. One day after some time in his room, which happens often, he comes to Tom and me and shows us his newest creation... a Lego bat for Halloween! It even has real black leather wings! He is so cool! I can't wait to see what career God has in store for him...

Growing up...

My baby is growing up so fast... he can write his own name now! How awesome to watch his growth and excitement and love for school and learning. Praise Jesus! :)

The L O N G wait...

After what seemed like forever... Braden finally lost his 1st tooth! His 2nd came out a day or so later while he was at soccer practice. Braden tried to wait until Nana came since she made his Tooth Fairy pillow for him, but he just couldn't wait any longer. After some whining and complaining... Mommy said, "Let me take a look." I plucked it right out as his eyeballs got HUGE! It was so funny! He was thrilled and even more excited the next morning when the Tooth Fairy brought him $1! Love seeing the delight in his eyes...

Soccer Stars!

Andrew, Braden, and Colton all played YMCA soccer this fall. They had lots of fun, improved their skills, and got some exercise. Sadly Andrew and Braden's team never won a game, but they had great sportsmanship! Andrew enjoyed it so much he wants to play again this spring, Braden loved running around backing up all his teammates with his power kicks, and Colton loved playing Red Light/Green Light with his coaches. :)