Our Little Pumpkin

We took a little pumpkin to our baby Maree's grave.  We all miss her so much!!  She is such an important part of our family.

Braces!

   Tylor is a teenager now, so you know what that means... time for braces!!

This was the BEFORE picture...

In the chair getting everything placed.

The AFTER picture... :)

His teeth were pretty sore at first, but he is handling it all really well.  Tylor also got Head-gear to wear at night, but I decided to be nice and not post a picture of that!

Pumpkin Patch Fieldtrip

Jaymon's preschool class took a fieldtrip to the Pumpkin Patch.  It was perfect weather and a great day!

Jaymon's class on the "Big Chair".

Of course Ray got to come along for the fun.  This was the cow-train ride.

Jaymon going for a ride.

Ray and I on the hayride.

This was the pumpkin Jaymon picked out (but of course he changed his mind and wanted a different one before we were done!).  :)

Ray showing me his pumpkin.

Jaymon and Ray had a blast jumping on the "Big Pillow".

They this saddle on a log that Ray wanted to try out.  He got on and then said, "It no work!".  :)

Playing in the Corn Box.

Jaymon loved feeding the goats.

Ray liked to see the "Big Moo".

This slide looked cool, but was actually a slow and bumpy ride down.  The kids still liked it, though.

What a cute boy!

Another cute boy!!  :)
I love being a mom and getting to spend my day with these sweet boys.

One Last Taste of Summer

   You just never know about the weather here in the fall.  Some days are warm and sunny and other days are bitter cold.  This was the last really hot day we had, and the kids made sure to go out and enjoy it.  I am sad that summer is over - I personally love the warm weather!

Our niece, Sorelle, was over to play so I got the kids some of the grapes we grew in our yard for a snack.  I was amazed at how many they ate!

Ray with his grapes.

Jaymon and his cousin, Ace, thought it would be great to put the sprinkler under the trampoline.  They had a blast!

Warm weather is so much fun!

These two little boys are quite a pair!  I just love them!  :)

Preschool Fieldtrip to the Zoo

   For Jaymon's first preschool fieldtrip we headed to where-else but the Zoo?!  The weather was nice and it was a great day to be there.

Jaymon with some of his preschool buddies.

Our zoo is not the greatest, so one of the highlights is this big giraffe slide!

Ray got to come along for the trip.

Nice ears, Buddy!

Look what just hatched!  :)  He's so cute!

I don't think I would want to be the mama bird for this nest!  :)

Jaymon's class

Soccer Season

This fall we have 3 soccer teams to cheer for.  It keeps our schedule busy, but I love having the kids involved in something active.

This was Jaymon's first time playing on a soccer team, and he has just LOVED it!  Every week he looks forward to Saturday so that he can go to his soccer game.

This is a shot of one of the many goals Jaymon made this season.  He has been SO fun to watch because he is so passionate about playing and has such a great time.

This particular game he scored 6 goals (which is about the average for him!).  :)

Coleton also loves playing soccer and plays every chance he gets.  All the extra work and practice he puts in has made him into a good little player!



One of the goals Coleton scored (he is in the red).



Look at the concentration on T.J.'s face!  I am not a big sports fan, but I sure do love watching these boys play!

Go T.J.!

T.J. scoring a goal!  :)

Jaymon's First Day of Preschool

Our little Jaymon is growing up and (as he will remind us) is not so little anymore.  He started preschool this year with the same teacher that all of his older siblings had for preschool.  This lady (Danene) teaches in the basement of her house and the kids just love her!  Jaymon has been watching as his older siblings would go to preschool in past years, so he was very excited that it was finally his turn!

My big boy!

This is his preschool room complete with lots of toys - every kid's dream!  :)

After his first day with his hat that he made.  It is going to be a great year!

Cross Country

Tylor decided to try running cross country for his middle school this year.  He enjoyed it and improved his time at every meet.
These pictures were taken at the District Meet on a very cold and rainy day.

Quite the mob!

Go Tylor!

So proud of him!

Tylor and his good friend, Brayden.