Happy Thanksgiving!!

Jake the Indian and Brooke the Pilgrim!

Kelsey as a Pilgrim too

They are back!

The kids with Grandma and Grandpa

My parents went on a cross country RV trip in September when my dad retired. They went to Boston to see Emily, hit Kansas on the way back to see Teresa and many other places along the way. I have always lived close to home and the past three months is the longest I have ever gone without seeing my parents. I handled it okay, but I am sure glad they are home!!
Jesse and Kelsey with the Turkeys they made.

She did it!!!!

Sunday was our Primary Program at church and this is how Brooke felt about it. She is very self conscience and doesn't like a lot of attention. Since she was a baby she has hated people watching her. She has never had a part in the program before, but this year I thought she was old enough to handle it. Obviously she was very nervous but she did it!! She was great!

Family Kayaking

Saturday we took the big kids kayaking. We thought it would be nice to do something fun with just the big kids. They were less then thrilled when we told them. We told them it was stay home and take naps or come with us. Crazy kids. It was very windy for the first half and it was harder than I thought it was going to be. We paddled up into the Keys where is was less windy. We checked out all the nice houses and big boats and saw a few seals. It ended up being a great day and I would love to do it again someday when the kids can help paddle!

Jake update

Soccer is over!! At the party they gave out trophies. Jake was so excited about his first trophy. They also got medals and shark tooth necklaces. Playing soccer was so good for him. He really improved and had a great time playing.

Last Monday Jake had a little surgery to remove a lump in his neck. He had a large lymph node for over a year and had some night sweating so the Doctors (and mom) wanted to make sure it was nothing serious. Everything came back fine and we are so thankful to have a happy healthy boy!

I am 10,950 days

On the Sky Room.

Kelsey loves Elmo!

I had my 30th birthday on Monday! My kids like to say it in days. I am so old! It was a great day. We went to Sea World to use our passes. The weather was so nice, and there was no one there!! The kids had an awesome time at the Bay of Play. We walked onto all the rides and got to ride several times without getting back in line. We both decided we will never do Sea World in the Summer time again!

Halloween 2008

Kelsey-Bunny, Dodd-Dad, Jake-Skeleton, Brooke-gymnast

Me-50's girl, Micah-Dogie

Shelsi and Eric -Throwing candy at kids.

Everyone in Halloween clothes except Brooke

It was Red Ribbon Week at school so she is in red.

I love Halloween! Our neighborhood does too. We had tons of kids come. We had so much candy and still ran out. We had family and friends over for dinner and then Trick-or-Treating. We sat out in the driveway, passed out candy and watched the kids in their costumes (or lack there of). I don't know why the trend has become to see who can wear the least clothing, but we saw a lot of skin last night! 15 year old girls wearing things that are only appropriate in an adults bedroom. I don't understand why parent's let their girls dress like that. Next year I want to make sign "No skanky costumes allowed".

This is the back of a "bunny" I chased across the street for a picture, but it was too dark. Tiny costume, black fish nets and black high heels. What?

Micah says No