Cox Farm

We made our annual trip to Cox Farm with Nana. It was HOT beautiful fall day. The boys loved the dinosaur slide the most-I did too-but I didn't take any pictures there. The hayride is always fun. Sam wasn't sure if he wanted to go because he remembered that aliens come out at one point and last year one of them grabbed Sam and scared him pretty bad. After we told him that they were farmers dressed up he seemed ok, but he still wouldn't sit near the end. Nate loves the rope swing where you land in a big bin of foam but I wouldn't let him do it this year because of his leg. He got over being mad at me and had a great day too. Spencer liked petting the baby calf. Cameron loved all the animals and kept trying to pet the goat's rear ends.

Sunday Drive

The weather here is finally starting to feel a little like fall. We drove to the Shenandoah Mountains yesterday to enjoy the fall leaves. Most everything was still green but it was beautiful anyway. We had a picnic and the boys had fun walking on the rock walls, finding sticks, and throwing rocks. Good boy stuff. I was trying to practice shooting with backlight. It was nice to be up in some mountains again (hills rather) and I kept thinking of times growing up when we would drive up the canyons to see the leaves, have picnics, and take family pictures. Something about fall makes me miss my family. We love you all!!!

Back to School Again

So, here are the boys on their first day of school. Nate is in fourth grade, Spencer in first grade, and Sam is in preschool in the Blue Bears class. They are all doing great and we love their teachers. Nate is going back to school again on Monday and so we are happy about that. Thanks for all of your love and prayers!!! I couldn't leave Cam out, so here is one of him having a great time in a puddle on the sidelines of a soccer game.

3's a Crowd

Well, three times is definitely too many times to go to the Emergency Room in about a month. I spent another night in the ER, but this time with Nathan. He will be ok but he is sure in a lot of pain with shingles. I don't like that name, it creeps me out for some reason. He kept saying his leg hurt but we couldn't see anything wrong. Then he started getting a rash. Sunday was our Primary Program and he was quite a little trooper. He stayed up on the stand (although he was making some pain filled expressions) and said his part, and then he walked off and out into the hall. Matt took him home and then later we decided to take him to the doctor. The nurse on the phone told me to go to an urgent care in Springfield which is near where we used to live. So we drove about 50 minutes only to find out that there is not an urgent care there. We headed for home and I planned to take him to the pediatrician today, but then I changed my mind and we went to the hospital where I had Cameron instead. Sooooo, I don't want to see another ER for a loooong time! I guess I should just be grateful that I can take my kids (or Matt) to the doctor when I need to.


Here are a few pictures from last week. We did some fun sight seeing with Granny and Grandpa. The boys wished they could have stayed longer and they keep asking when they are coming back. Thanks for visiting!!!

"Live nutty. Just occasionally. Just once in a while. And see what happens. It brightens up the day." --Leo Buscaglia

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Probably my last post about the beach, but I might not be able to help myself. It is just so much fun!

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A few more...We were much closer to the beach this year which was awesome! The boys are becoming useful for for carrying things too. There was a gorgeous moon last week that came out and hovered above the waves right at sunset. I always love the silly shots.

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WE LOVE THE BEACH!!! We had a great vacation in North Carolina. The weather was perfect and we had tons of fun. We went for walks, made sandcastles and sandy hot tubs, caught crabs(I think the count was at 138), took pictures(me mostly), boogie boarded, swam in the ocean and at the pool, and enjoyed the sun.

We did have to make another trip to the emergency room. Last week it was for Spencer who got bit in the face by a dog and this time it was for Matt who crashed while trying to go on a bike ride with Chad and Ryan. It is lucky they all didn't have to go to the hospital. Matt broke his arm which is a bummer, but we were glad that it happened near the end of the week.

We love all our beach friends and I will post more pictures of our group later.

Clemywhat?

We went to the coolest playground I have ever seen today. It is called Clemyjontri. It is so big! We have had cooler weather this week, so it has been nice to do some things outside and not die from the humidity. The boys had a great time running around in the maze, swinging, climbing, sliding, and doing all kinds of monkey bar things. Too bad I didn't have ANY money in my wallet, so we couldn't ride the carousel. I guess we saved something for next time.

Ice Cream and Dishes

We tried a new ice cream store and I think I am hooked. I have been scheming about how I can get back there soon for another butter pecan twist cone. Plus, it has a great name!




















Cam is finally coming in handy. He can unload a dishwasher in two seconds-but it's nice if someone is there to catch the dishes!