Happy Halloween!

Once again it's pumpkin carving season! I have to say, the finished result is always amazing, but it's certainly not my favorite thing to do. It's a lot of work, but hey, the kids love it! :-)

We carved the happy face pumpkin and my brother carved the other two...

Amos cracks me up! He said it was "berry heavy!"

Very Cool!

Okay, this is going to sound weird, but did anyone see Oprah last week when the Black Eyed Peas were on? Oh my goodness!!! I'm not usually a fan, but WOW! I love their new song "I Gotta Feelin'." Actually, Amos introduced me to it!

Well, here's the deal... when the kids ride in the car with me, we listen to KLRC (a Christian station), when they ride with Billy, they get a variety! So, I guess he heard it when he was with his daddy.

Anyway, they gave a concert in the streets of Chicago that was amazing! A director came in and choreographed some dance moves for the AUDIENCE of 20,000 plus people! I've never seen anything like it. Maybe I'm weird, but I was impressed! You should check it out...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YItQpgocC6U

Another Birthday Boy

Happy Birthday, Kent!

Kent,

It's hard to believe another year has come and gone. It seems like yesterday you were reaching out those pudgy little arms and saying, "hold you, hold you." I miss all the sweet little things you used to say. The reality is, you aren't a little baby anymore. Son, I am so proud of you and the young man you are becoming. I can always depend on you to help me and you never complain. You always have a great attitude and are kind, loving and respectful. When I hear the things you say and see the things you do, I can see Jesus in you! Nothing makes me more proud! Thank you for being such a sweet son and making everyday joyful! Mom loves you with all my heart! Happy eighth birthday!!

Love,

Mom

Moving Day

It's been three weeks since we moved to our new home, and we're finally settling in. At first, I was overwhelmed by the amount of work that had to be done, but so many of our sweet friends came to the rescue! If it weren't for family and friends, we would still be unpacking! We are truly blessed! So, thank you to all!

Here are a few of my favorite pictures of the big move...

This is one of the first gifts Billy's parents bought for us when we got married.

This was a tree that Billy and I planted when I was pregnant with Kent.

Our "old" mailbox.

Moving Day!

The "new" house!

I love this picture!

I'm Back!

I really can not put into words just how excited I am to have Internet again! However, we did last a lot longer than I thought we would! Even though the access to the web is once again at my finger tips, the blogging still may be few and far between. Life is just busy these days, and instead of blogging, I'll probably be sleeping or watching Jon & Kate Plus Eight (my latest addiction). At least now I can stay caught up on what used to be my "daily reads"!

Hope everyone has a great weekend... and don't forget your coat! ;-)

Happy Birthday, Amos!

Sweet Amos,

Happy birthday little man! I can't believe your already five years old! Do you remember last year, you promised Mommy you would stay little forever? Well, I think you fibbed! Thank you for bringing so much joy to our lives! Mommy and Daddy love you so much, and we wish you a very happy birthday!

Love,

Mommy

I'm a few days late posting Amos' birthday, but beter late than never, right? Today is Kent's birthday, which probably means I'll post his b-day pictures sometime next week (ha)!