Our Favorite Time of the Year...

      Cannot believe it is already October. All that know us KNOW we LOVE LOVE LOVE the month of October.  We live for this month and to decorate our house in all our Halloween best. This year, since we lack a space of our own and do not have any of our decorations, the kids and I decided that their playhouse/fort was a GREAT place to put some Halloween "color". But do not worry to much about us...I grew up in a Halloween loven' house so we got to have a little fun with my parent's front yard...no picture yet but let's just say that many a car AND firetruck sllloooow down to pass my parent's house to see the decor'.    :)

        We also, as a family, got our Flu "shots". The Children's Medical Group had a Shot Clinic and we were able to get our Flu Mist and Jason and I got a "Whooping Cough" shot too (our arms are still sore). As you can see by the boy's expressions their father had not told them they were NOT getting a shot.

      

       Also this month we found out the house we were trying to get was sold and a family with kids moved in this past week. We think it is nice for the neighborhood that the house is occupied and hope that the family enjoys the house.

       In other news, my sister-in-law has started back to work and we get to watch Penelope. How fun is that?! Expect more photos, I am sure.  :)   Aaron has already asked when HE will get to be Penelope's babysitter.

This was just a cute picture...Pop and his grand-daughters (October 17th)

      Up coming events for this month, besides Halloween, Russell's "Nifty-Fifties" Day - Aaron's Grandparent's day -  and the Blessing of the Ghouls...

Who is Driving this Crazy Thing.......called Life?

Due to the fact that our mortgage lady was unprofessional and disorganized and other things beyond our control we had to say good-bye to the house we wanted on Ginger Drive. We, as a family, are sad to not have the house we have been eyeing, planning, and dreaming about for the past month. However, we know that God has a plan and to keep positive. We are now back to our plan of just being Renters until we sell our house in B'ham. Keep your fingers crossed we find something before Christmas because my "planning ahead" nature will kind of be "null and void" if all of it is in storage...if you catch my meaning.  :)

Miriam started "Full Day" Preschool at St. D's on Tuesday. So far so good. I had to make her a nap mat cover and having just come back from an Allergic Reaction filled weekend at the Beach (post from that coming soon), her nap mat cover is NOT my best work...so please do not judge.  :)

Immaculate Mary your praises we sing...



Aaron Plays Goalie...

Did I tell you how much I LOVE that the Catholic school soccer program plays positions down here? Well, if I did not...you know now.   :)

Aaron, I think, has found his favorite spot...Goalie.

Yes, that kid is trying to play volleyball in the middle of a Soccer game...but we have all been there, right. And sadly, I have done that on my team's goal side...totally NOT COOL.  :)

Hugs and prayers to you all!!





This was just too precious not to share...

Even though we still have not heard from Underwriting about our house and even though we do not have our materials around us...we have each other and we have family. My kids remind us every day how important love, support, and family are over all things material.

We are eternally greatful to my parent's for opening up their house to us during this "Rollercoaster" ride and we thank God for all our many blessings each and EVERY day.

Biggest Cousin gets to hold Littlest Cousin...

We have been bringing meals to my brother and his wife for a couple days now...to help make that first month home not so stressful. This past week Aaron wanted to "help" and get a peek at his baby cousin.

He was so full of questions and it was total love at first sight. He did not want to give her back and has been asking to see her since.

* Miriam went through my iphone pictures and discovered her brother got to see "Cenelope" before her and that would not do...however, due to her "stress" rash I have put her on quarantine. :( 

Russell, though happy for his Godfather, would much rather have a dog.  :)

First Soccer Game for SDS

So need to teach my son to keep his elbows down...

This was not only Aaron's first game of the season for his new school but also his first official Soccer game period. I cannot tell you how excited I am to see him play a soccer game with real positions. Sadly, his team lost but I think the coaches learned what they really need to work on with the team. Our games are every Saturday morning...so we look forward to all our games and to cheer on our favorite Soccer player.



 



The First Niece...

Our First Niece was born on September 12th...

Penelope Anne

7 pounds 4 ounces

20.5 inches long

The kids have not gotten to meet their little cousin but they sure are proud and are the first to say anything to anyone standing near us.

Congrats to my brother and his wife...she is beautiful.

Proud Uncle Johnathan, my little brother.

The proud grandparents and even prouder dad.