GIVING THANKS

This is the time of year to be thankful.... sometimes it is hard to see blessing when you are in the midst of a trial.  But the blessings are there.

I don't want to say much about the trial we are going through, but I do want to say a lot about the blessings we have received through dear friends and family who care.  When you look, it is easy to see the hand of the Lord.  I am so grateful for dear friends at school who have done so much to help me.  I am also thankful for my neighbor Marie-for being in tune and for being there.  Her cheerful disposition has brought me joy.  I'm grateful that my family members are also my friends.  They let me vent and cry and they give me so much support, both physically and emotionally.   I am also grateful for other caring, kind ward members.  I feel very loved.  So, thank you everyone!

A Happy Halloween!

We couldn't have had better weather for trick or treating. The kids had great fun. Anth and I took Elli out, but the boys are too old and too cool to hang out with us. Andrew went with his best bud Marcus and Anthony had a party to go to. Andrew recycled two old costumes to make this new skeleton pirate and Elli wore the cloak my mom and I made her to be little red riding hood.


The kids, like always, enjoyed carving pumpkins. Once we finally could agree upon which person got to use the skeleton pattern, we all got along and had a great time. We missed out on going to Hee Haws or pumkinland this year, but still had a good time picking out pumpkins and carving them.

Andrew's Last Game

Andrew really enjoyed the football season. It was fun to see him get better at each game. We had a breakthrough at the last game-Andrew got an injury, but didn't cry. And he stayed in the game to help make a QB sack on the very next play. We were super proud of him.