Dinner with Friends

We were invited to our sweet friends Al and Julia for dinner. Gabe found a chef's hat and knew exactly how to put it on! =)

 We took the kids down the hill to see the cows. They even let them all pet them. Of course, it was dinner time so they didn't exactly WANT to run away. Ha!
Kien from this point forward regularly stated he wanted to be a farmer. A cowboy farmer to be exact! Gabe didn't know what to think about the cows and when everyone was petting the cows!

 This is Kien probably asking if he can go in with the cows. Oh how fun would it be to be in the mind of this precious little boy.

 Jeremy was very humble and kind after dinner to play with the girls. They were having a tea party! Of course when I mentioned taking a photo, he begged me not to. I just HAD to! LOL

Mohawk, Bed, Playing and Sleeping..A Full Days Work!

Everyone has to have a Mohawk photo!! I really should research all my photo's to find Kien's. Oh, and maybe even scan a photo of Brandy and Jeremy's! lol

 I don't know if anyone really notices, but Kien is not one to sit still. He is in a constant move, which makes it real difficult to catch greater shots more often. We have literally had to delete so many that look very similar to this where his face is blurred. At any rate, he was jumping on his bed! I do miss this arrangement of their room, but it is more practical the way we have it now. :)

 Jeremy likes his computer. As a matter of fact, in his computer literacy class, he has recently learned a new program called Gimp. Basically it's a photo shop program.

 Brandy was caught sleeping at the table! Well, I should think so considering she is in Marching Band AND Varsity Swimming! Those two are very physical! She's still my baby girl anyway! =)

 I am sure this is me contemplating at the end of the day to either finish my bathroom cleaning project or save it for the next day. Either way, wow, I really look deep in thought! Could this be a good thing?! LOL

Dinner at Subway With Daddy

One of the nice things about living in the southern states is the weather during the month of November. I had to pick up Brandy at the school to head to church with the kids and Greg took Gabe across the street from the high school to Subway. The plan was for them to walk back home.. well, Greg would walk and Gabe would ride the cozy coupe.

Gabe loves to munch on ham.

 Maybe he can munch on ham with style wearing daddy's hat! So cute!

 Greg stated that the night was a bit chilly, so we planned ahead knowing that when the sun goes down, the temperature changes. We made sure Gabe had his coat, blanket and hat. Well, it wasn't even but 5 minutes into the ride that Gabe fell asleep to the sound of the wheels on the sidewalk.

Saginaw Makes State Again!

Saginaw Marching Band did it again!! Last year Saginaw High School was considered a 4A school, and was in their reach to make the State competition. This school year they were moved from a 4A school to a 5A school based on their population. Which then put them in the reach of ANOTHER chance to make State. WHICH-- they did!! YAY!!

So, off to San Antonio we go we go! Brandy rode down with her band on two very nice buses. We left the day before the competition and stayed an hour north of the Alamo Dome so we could get up early enough to drive in and not have to be rushed and miss the competition.

Mommy thought she had everything packed, and unfortunately I forgot to pack extra onesies *sign of losing my mind part one* --lol-- so we had to locate the closest Carter's ASAP! Gabe didn't get enough sleep I guess and so daddy carried him in the store like this. =)

 We arrived at the Alamo Dome and stopped to grab drinks and a snack before Brandy's band had marched. Jeremy was being silly with a straw, but oh so cute!

 Once the performance was over, we found Brandy and took some photos together. The plan was we were going to have her ride back with us, so we could go see the Alamo again, and other site seeing, but we know how important it was for her to hang out with her band team after such a great competition. They placed 19th in the whole state of Texas! Go SAGINAW!

 To avoid the crazy lines and groups of people trying to find a seat smack dab in the middle of where our team would be competing, we decided we would go sit off to the left and still be able have a great view. Kien and Gabe were in the stroller (my lifesaver) while Greg went to the top of the arena to take video of their whole performance.

 My babies!!! Love them...

 Brandy and her friend Ryan. He's not normally a blond, he lost a bet and had to dye it bleach blond. Good thing Brandy didn't lose! LOL

 I had to take a photo of this booth and send it to my brother who worked for Mr. Video. He had an opportunity to edit videos for last years competition, but because he is no longer employed with them, he won't have access to this years.

Pumpkins and Costumes

My two favorite seasons are Spring and Fall. I have gotten better with the festivities of Fall by decorating more around the house. Every year we try to attend a local pumpkin patch and decorate pumpkins! Due to my hip pain, we skipped out on the pumpkin patch this year, but of course we decorated/ carved pumpkins!

I let Kien and Gabe both paint on theirs as the older kiddos, hubby and I carve ours. Both of the boys loved the activity!

 I also love to watch the creativity pour out with Brandy and Jeremy. Of course, Brandy is "marching band" conscious, so she tends to add a bit of band flair to her pumpkin every year. Not limited to a musical note, the band logo and much more. Jeremy just loves ripping into the seeds and making many different faces on his. However, this year, he and Brandy wanted to just paint theirs. It was my fault and I take full blame for putting the activity off until the day before the 31st. However, many know my feelings and beliefs about that "holiday" so I make the pumpkin season with meaning for Fall. :)

 Notice the full body bib! Just wanted to make clean up easy! :)

 Church has what we call Trunk or Treat and sets up area's where we can take family photos. The kiddos were to dress in family friendly costumes and wear them to church. My request for each of the children to do so is to find something that will honor God and they can participate. Jeremy last year was the guard whom Paul and Silas ministered to while they were in Jail. Brandy was Queen Esther. Now that they are older, they don't think that if their friends don't dress up, neither will they LOL. As for Kien and Gabe, they also had a Harvest Party at the Mother's Day Out program and went as the Lion and the Lamb. Same costumes for church as well!

 Can you say... ADORABLE?!?!?!