Pumpkin Carving Time

Saturday we had our young professionals group (the ones who could make it) over to eat and carve pumpkins. We all had a great time and the weather was perfect for being outdoors. We feel blessed to be a part of such a great group of people here in Henderson. We always look forward to anytime we can get together.

Cleaning the insides out to get ready to carve

concentrating hard on carving the perfect pumpkin



Cade's pumpkin

Cooper's pumpkin

Chance worked so hard on his pumpkin. Of the three boys he did the most by himself. I was impressed with how long he worked.

Gitty Up Horsey

Chad took the boys and I to Chickasaw last weekend to ride horses. I've never ridden a horse before (that I can recall). We went on an hour long trail ride which was maybe a little long for our first time out with all three boys but we all had a good time. The boys had a blast and wanted to ride some more when it was over. Cade and Chance were both able to ride by themselves which they loved. Made me a little nervous but they both did an awesome job. We went up and down some pretty steep parts on the trail and they rode like they'd been riding forever. Cooper rode with Chad and had a great time.

A special weekend

Labor Day weekend was a special weekend for me because I got to spend it with several members of my birth family. There were 9 siblings in my birth family and 6 of us (and their families) were together for the weekend. I guess my situation is a little unique in that I was adopted at an early age into a great family but have kept in touch with my birth siblings throughout the years. I don't know how many people do that! We just haven't seen each other much throughout the years. It's been 7 years since I've seen any of them. The boys loved meeting cousins and aunts and uncles they'd never met before. You would have thought they'd known each other for ever though! They loved being together. I laughed so much and learned so much about everyone and heard stories from when I was a baby and toddler. That was neat. It was neat to see how much we are all alike even though we didn't grow up together! 3 of my brothers (including my twin) weren't able to make it. I'm hoping to see them the next time we get together which we're hoping will be soon!

My sister Amanda and Chad's mom came over and helped with food and clean-up so I wouldn't have to mess with that and I could just enjoy my company. They are awesome like that!! Thank you both so much. I love you and it helped me so much!!



The whole crew!

Another school year is here!

This year we have 2 boys in school. Cade started second grade and Chance started Kindergarten. So far they are both having great years! Chance was not happy at all about starting school but has loved it since his first day. I am so happy about that. Cade is having a great start to the year too. They both have great teachers and we are looking forward to watching them learn and grow throughout the year.

Chance with Ms. Danna (who happened to be Cade's K teacher too)
Ready for his first day
Cade ready for second grade

Happy Birthday Cooper

Today my baby turned 4. Wow! I truly can not believe that it has been 4 years since he entered this world. I mean where has the time gone?? He has been such a blessing to our lives. He's an awesome, funny, sweet kid! We love you Cooper and hope you had a great 4th birthday!!




Cooper requested this tiger cake. Thought it turned out pretty good, Cooper was pleased so I was happy with it.

H is for helicopter

Our neighbor is a nurse with AirEvac. The kids think it's really cool that Mr. Scott gets to ride in a helicopter when he works. He and the crew came to Henderson a few weeks ago. He called to let us know they were coming so we loaded up and headed to watch the helicopter land. It was really neat and very windy because we were really close!! The kids got to explore the inside and get their pictures made. We all enjoyed it and appreciate the work that Mr. Scott and his crew does.

End of Summer Fun

We took a trip to Chuck E Cheese the week before school started back. This was our one last fun thing to do before the boys started back (or in Chance's case started for the first time) to school. We had a good time and the boys are looking forward to the next time they get to go.