Pumpkin Pie Party

Joshua had a pumpkin pie party at preschool today. His school invited all the families and grandparents to a party hosted by the 4 year olds. They sang songs for us and served us pumpkin, apple, and pecan pie. It was Josh's first performance. They thanked God for all their many blessings and even recited the monthly bible verse. Surprisingly, Joshua participated. Jamie and I were so obviously proud. Standing there smiling and waving everytime Josh looked our way. We will definately hafta tone it down as he gets older.

Catching up

We've been making up for lost time by taking lots of pictures. Our new camera is really great.

As we get ready for this "thankful" season, we are extremly thankful for our family, our health, and our friends.

Josh's funny face.

We've been making up for lost time, and taking tons of pics.

LOTS OF FUN WITH DADDY!!!!

mowing the grass with daddy

painting rocks with daddy

Pictures,pictures,pictures!

Here are a few pictures of the kids growing up. Joshua has discovered attitude. Although it's more like pouting. George is officially potty-trained. And Riley has started solid foods and will be 6, yes 6 months old next week. Oh for the love.....

Farm fun

Joshua and I went on a school field trip to the farm this morning. I saw clearly God's glory looking how many different birds/animals there are. It was awesome. The peacock is so stinkin' cool. Josh rode a horse. Such a cool moment for me watch. Now we sit in silence after a long day, eating curly noodles and slurp up yogurt on the living room floor. What a totally fabulous day.

Growing so fast

I am reminded each day that passes without a camera, how quickly time is passing. Why? Because each time I look at my children, this week it's been Riley, and I'm drawn to take a picture, I realize another opportunity to capture a moment has passed. How many moments will I miss before she is all grown up. I am so moved when I think about my children growing up. Part of me mourns it, and then part of me.....no I just mourn it. I need a camera. Not that a camera slows time, or fixes my feelings of the stark reality that life seems to be a series of fleeting moments that I want to hold onto. I just want to capture our families memories so I can share with the kids how much fun we had/have.

We celebrated Joshua's fourth birthday tonight. Although there was a party last week, today I really felt the power of him turning four. I remember vividly cautiously placing him in his car seat and heading home for the first time. Having a four year old makes me feel old though. Pretty soon I'll have a school age kid. That is so big. He was cute tonight though. We asked him where he wanted to go to dinner, and ended up at On the Border. He danced the whole time to the Mexican music that plays in the background while he ate. It was awesome. I'd have taken a picture, but we lost our camera at his party last week. Nice hu? All the photos, video, gone. It's not even the camera we are upset about, its the memories.
On a more serious note, I need the prayer of all my friends and family. Jamie's sister (step) Lauren has been in and out of extensive surgeries to remove a cancerous brain tumor that was discovered a few months ago. We got news today that on top of all of the painful ups and downs she has been enduring while recovering, she has lost her eyesight. Permanently. To say the least, we are sad. Hopeful, but sad that she will never see again. My mind spins when I think of all the things she will miss out on. And then, Im so glad she is still alive, and know that there will be a light at the end of this tunnel. God is good. I believe He is good. Please pray for healing in Lauren. Thanks so much.