Pumpkin Patch 2012

Cayden trying to scare Carlee.....ha! 

Carlee still not too sure about that witch...not getting too far away from "Denny" 

Really can't believe it...he is 1/2 inch shorter than me....not for long I am sure!

This just makes me sad....they grow TOO fast!

Growing into a young lady....

All the kids did the zip line..but, we were surprised Carlee hopped right up there!

I just can't stop taking these pics..they crack me up!

Haha....

I can't tell if she is going to puke or what.....she looks like she is in pain?

This is a new addition to the Pumpkin Patch this year and it was the COOLEST thing! A hollowed out combine made into a slide...GENIUS!

Carlee loved it!

My company picnic was at Walter's Pumpkin Patch in Burns, KS this year.  This is the same pumpkin patch we have gone to for the last several years so it worked out perfectly!  It was a beautiful day and after the 3 hours the kids still hadn't done everything and weren't ready to go.  They add new stuff every year and we love going!  Thanks to IMA for footing the bill and feeding us this time around - it was very generous of them.  This is really my favorite time of the year......and for the kids, it's one step closer to Halloween and ALL THAT CANDY!!! Happy Fall Y'all!

Second Chances.......

Sometimes in life we have an opportunity for a second chance.

Sometimes we give someone a second chance and sometimes we receive a second chance. Either way, I think they are both a gift. It is up to us what we do with them. In my own life, as I have gotten older, I have learned to give second chances more often - as I have made many mistakes along my road and I have cherished the second chances that I have been given - both from God and the people who love and care about me.

Matt (and his sister, Anne) recently had a second chance to meet his dad, Randy. The last time Matt saw his father was when he was 3 years old. It was a very emotional meeting and something I will never forget.

We are already so blessed to have a large and wonderful family....and we are very excited to add Randy, Julie, Drew and Derek to it. It was an awesome weekend!!

Anne, Randy and Matt

Derek, Anne, Matt and Drew

Anne, Julie, Randy, Matt, Derek and Drew

Carlee is in love with Drew.....or as she calls him - Andrew.

We went to the St. Patrick's Day parade on Saturday...it was a beautiful day outside! Carlee almost got eaten by the Tazmanian Devil!

Carlee and my niece, Johnna. They held hands during the parade....how sweet is that?

Carlee and Johnna had the best time playing together....they got into the makeup and play clothes and played played played!! Johnna LOVED wearing my heels!

Good morning momma.....

This is what I woke up to this morning......about 2 inches from my face....it was still dark. All I heard was, "Mommy, I am ready for you to wake up now."

Life is good. I am blessed........

She is really in to wearing this Kangaroo costume that Vanna wore for Halloween a few years back. She wants to wear it everywhere...to the store, around the house....oh well - I guess it is warm and cozy - I kinda wish they made on in my size.

Couldn't resist putting this pic on here too....it's just so sweet and it's my blog so I can do whatever I want. Hehe.....

Fashion Week Continues....

The girls put on a fashion show for us......we got to see a preview of their Easter dresses (the ones with the tags still on them!), a summer outfit for Carlee that used to be Vanna's, a kangaroo costume and a few others that they wouldn't hold still for to get a picture.....we also shot a little video to get the full effect. They were pretty creative...they used the hallway as their runway, they had Vanna's little radio on and they sat 2 chairs at the end of the hall for Matt and I to sit in and watch them......pretty cute!

Our little boy is growing up.....FIRST DANCE TONIGHT....

It was Cayden's first dance tonight - ok, technically, they all it a Stuco "social" because I think they figured out at that age - no one dances. So - they have a DJ and a dodge ball tournament. Bet you can guess where the boys are going to be and where the girls are going to be - HA!!!!

He had to wear a yellow shirt because his dodge ball team was called the Twinkies.

I am so excited that the MAC counter has come to our house!!

It was fashion week at our house....Carlee LOVES - LOVES to put makeup on anyone who will sit still.....Vanna, me, mimi, dad....I think the only one who hasn't got a makeover is Cayden and he won't sit still long enough...that's surprising...hehe

Daddy Daughter Date Night 2011

The girls annual date with Daddy/Matty........they had a blast!

What the ?????

Thank the Lord this isn't permanent.

70 degrees in January in KANSAS? Yes sirreeee!

Our first day at the park in 2011....January 28.