Emma turns 8!

Can't believe our little Emma Michelle turned 8! She had her first sleepover birthday party. She got to invite 8 friends, and we played games, ate pizza and ice cream cake, and watched movies. They were all VERY TIRED the next day! She was happy to have Uncle Brad, Aunt Trish, and the kids here for her party. Thanks for your help, guys!

Tobey

Here are some of the pictures of the kitten that I bottle fed since it was 2 weeks old. He's grown into a very healthy kitten and is spoiled by everyone in our family. As you can see, he is adorable!

Brad and Trish Visit

We had a nice week with Chris' brother, his wife, and our niece and nephew. Here are some pictures from their visit. Collin loved go on nature walks and Alivia loved out kitty cat and her cousin Christian! 1. Collin down at the pond 2. Brad/Collin Trish/Alivia 3. Brad/Alivia 4.Christian and Alivia 5. Collin tree climbing on our nature walk

Halloween 2009

1. Abbey as an angel 2. Joel as a chargers fan 3. Emma as a sassy clown 4. Taylor as a dancer 5. The twins as Batman and Robin. Maggie is batman, Malorie is Robin

We love Halloween! It is fun to dress up!

Trick or Treating with the Letsches

1. Heidi as Belle the Princess 2. Julia as a gymnist girl 3. My friend Amy and I 4. All the kids--Christian is the only one that didn't go. Each year, the kids and I go trick or treating with my friend Amy and her husband Tom and their twin girls. (Sorry, Tom--I didn't get you in a picture!) Amy always cooks up some great Halloween food--it's a fun tradition.!!!

Halloween 2009

Maggie's godmother, Kayla, used to help me take the kids trick or treating when they were little. I can't believe how big the kids are getting and that Kayla is almost done with college and starting a family of her own. We were lucky to have such good babysitters!

Pumpkin Carving

We had a lot of fun carving pumpkins this year. We did it the night before Halloween. Our friends Aaron and Tyler came and in all we did 20 pumpkins. I couldn't get Christian, Tyler, or Joel to take any pictures, but they had fun carving pumpkins, too. My dad always made that such a fun thing when I was growing up. Love my parents! 1. Chris and Abbey 2. Aaron and Abbey 3. all 20 pumpkins 4. Emma and her 3 pumpkins

Pumpkin Carving

1. Taylor 2. Maggie on Left Malorie on right 3. Maggie 4. Malorie

We had so much fun carving our pumpkins!

Goodbye Jake and Lilly

Today I sold my pet cows Jake and Lilly. It is hard to justify 1700 pound pets. They are so tame they were trying to swing their heads at my boys to get them to pet them, so I just didn't want them to get hurt. I have some pictures of them when I got them 3 years ago (they are twins!) and one from today. I stuck one in there of my horse, Fiddler. He just turned 25. I've had a lot of good years with all of them. Look how much Emma and Maggie have grown in 3 years!

Our goddaughters

Madeline and Violet

Lily and Violet's Baptism

My nieces Lily and Violet got baptized Sunday at the church I grew up in, where both of my sisters still attend. It was a very fun day! 1. Travis' mom and sister, nieces, and Lori and Travis with their girls 2. Karen and MN and their girls 3. Lily Rebecca 4. Claire Kathleen (Bonnie's little girl) and 5. Christian and Gracie

Soccer

Here are some pictures of Joel getting a goal and one of the boys after their last game Saturday. They had a double header and they were undefeated this season! They both scored quite a few goals that day-6 for Joel and 7 for Christian! Go RAVENS!

Christian's Buck!

We are so proud of Christian's big 8 pointer he shot in youth season with his 20 g. It was a 70 yard shot! He loves to hunt. Now it is Joel's turn. He still has time!

Tyler Smith is Christian's little buddy that went hunting with his dad, Aaron , Chris and Christian the night Christian got his buck. What a good little friend. He was so happy for Christian!