Miscellaneous-October 2011

 Giana has been missing her friend, Norie.  These two were inseperable last year, but she went to school this year.  So, we set up a playdate on an "early release" day.  They had some s'more cups that I made.

This is what I see each week at scouts, a bunch of hoodlums.  We were goofing off this night.  They recently moved me to the Webelos class (10yr. olds).  So, I'll see ya' in 2 years boyz!!

Giana and I dropped Papa off at the airport for a business trip.  "Parting is such sweet sorrow".

Primary Program-Sept. 2011

I had to take a picture of these girlies.  They had their Primary Program and were all coordinating.  I just thought it was so funny, because it wasn't planned.  Amber has a lot of girls her age at church.  One has already moved away.  But, hopefully she will be able to keep this core group of friends.

Amber's Dance Career

We got Amber all signed up for ballet this Fall.  She has been wanting to dance for awhile.  So, we went shopping and got her the supplies she needs.  Her recital will be in May...

Pappy's Pond

As the kids get older, they enjoy my dad's pond more.  We got together for Labor Day at my parent's house.

Amber and her friend, and Giana ready for a Boat Ride!!

Ethan was preparing his pole like a pro.  Amber was making sure that her's even had all of the parts.

Here is Rocco, Gabriel (our exchange student), and the girls.  Rocco is not a fisherman.  However, he does what he needs to for the kids!!

I'm sure my dad wouldn't approve of this pic, but it makes me laugh!!  What you can't see, is that he is standing on a wooden bar suspended on the dock...LoL!

September 3rd, Our 12th Anniversary

This is where we ate.  It's a new restaurant downtown.  Brings us back to our honeymoon!  Funny how quickly we met and got engaged.  But, are still as blissfully happy as the day we met!!

1st Day of School-August 17th?

Everybody looks so fresh and ready to go!  I feel like the first hour of the day is the most chaotic!!  Somehow we make it out on time, (I hate being late).  The kids all used their bookbags, lunch boxes, and tennis shoes from the last year.  I don't buy every year.  Ethan is in 5th grade, Jonah is in 3rd, and Amber is in 1st grade...Giana goes in next year!!

1st Annual Raingutter Regata

We did a real regatta in Scouts this year.  The soap boats last year didn't cut it.  We did it in August thinking that it would be a perfect activity for the Summer.  I think the boys almost hyperventilated though!  They were excited.

Jonah

 Ethan's awards, and boat.

Jonah won 2nd place all around.  Good going!  He must have some good lungs.