Blog Update

I have been slow to put pictures on our family blog, because I didn't want the ones of Caleb to be pushed off to the older posts. But I thought I better get caught up, so beware of the many posts you'll find below.

I still had to put a picture up of our dear Caleb because we still think about him all the time and love him and miss him. I think this is one night around valentines when the Mathisons all came over to play. We love these kiddos, they have become our nebraska cousins!

Lance is smiling

Lance is our happy busy boy. This guy doesn't sit still very long, and if he's moving, he running.

We love his new language he's been using. He's been trying to tell us so many things.

Here hes saying- "look mom, dad sprayed me with the hose!" Wow- they are getting big. We've had lots of fun at the Lincoln Zoo lately.
One night I had Allie in the tub and he was already in his PJ's, but when I wasn't looking he jumped right in. This boy loves the tub.

Makaylas running

Makayla has started Girls on the Run again this year. Her big 5K will be on Halloween!Practice is held twice a week after school, and after practice they do their group cheer!

We're looking forward to the big Ghouls on the Run event coming up!

Go Makayla!

Dylans kicking

Fall soccer has begun. Dylan and Caleb were excited to get one last season to play together, so soccer's been a little different this fall without Caleb. I'm proud of Dylan for getting out there and giving it his best even without his soccer buddy.

This season they have goalies, Dylan took a turn in there too.

Go Cougars!

Dylans had two games so far, and his dad and Calebs dad have been helping coach. I think someday Dylan will realize how lucky he was to have these two dads on the sidelines.

Allies Dancing & Swimming

Allies preschool class gets to go swimming. Last week was her first swim day- and she loved it!
I love how Allies paying attention to the swim teachers!
Now- if we weren't busy enough we signed her up for dance. Once I knew my friend was going to be the teacher- we couldn't resist. Allie loves going to dance with Miss Anna.

" You've got a friend in me" shake shake shake...

County Fair

This weekend is the Nebraska State Fair, but I realized I never posted these pictures from the County Fair we went to in the beginning of August. It was that really HOT day, but we had to go watch the pigs race! We met our friends the Mathisons there to smell, I mean, see the animals. Quinn showing the kids how to put your fingers in a goats mouth!

What a hot fun day. it was too hot to even think about going out to ride some fair rides. We'll miss this little county fair!

Our cute kiddos keep us smiling

It has been a crazy week around here to say the least. I'm glad we have found some reasons to keep smiling. These kids can do that to you.

Yesterday Makayla told us her teacher was talking about the pioneers, and how they had to work hard and work together. Her teacher said they all had a lot of 'duties'. (just say it and think like a kids for a minute) Some days they would switch their 'duties', some times they would have 'double duties'. I guess by the end the 5th graders were laughing so hard they just called duties, jobs. ;)

Last night we were eating Ice Cream cones on the back deck for family night. Lance had a Popsicle and I thought he might want some ice cream. I asked "Who wants to give Lance a lick?" Allie said, "I will", then went over and licked his cheek.

I'm not sure what she was thinking, but we were laughing pretty hard at that one.

Sunday we were able to go to Calebs corner to put out some flowers and have a little family prayer for our good friends. We love you guys!
Now who can't laugh at this guy. He still loves to eat by himself, and when hes done, you better quickly clean him up or he keeps playing until you get him down.
Dinner routine DOES include a bath every night.

We've had some good friends come and bring us dinner this last week. I have been amazed at the outpouring of love and service. We are truly blessed to live among such wonderful people.

Preschool

It has been a while since I sent one of my kids off to preschool. At least, one that I wasn't teaching! Allie has been so excited to go to preschool at the Y. It must have worn her out- she's up napping on the couch now! Allie already has some friends in the class!
First she has to find her name and put it up on the board.

Then she finds her spot on the rug!

Now is when mom is supposed to leave, but Allie got big tears in her eyes and decided she didn't want to stay. I sat with her for a few minutes until a teacher took her from me. She was crying and not sure she had made a good choice. But when I picked her up she smiled and said, "Mom, I had so much fun without you today!"