ThanksGiving

 These pictures are all out of order, but you will get the general idea.  We started the day with our annual opening of the oven for our Great White Turkey.  The kids got games and a movie this year.

This was followed by our traditional breakfast of cinnamon rolls and our annual TURKEY BOWL!  The weather was crazy warm this year which made the football game super fun!  We ended the day at Bob and Velma's with an amazing dinner, a game on TV and turning on their Christmas lights.  It was a wonderful day and we could not be more thankful!  

This girl...

Kara and Lylah

 These two girls can't help but be best friends as their older siblings are, it is sweet to see their relationship developing.  

When siblings are at practice, playing a quick game of chess is a must!  

Avarie and Her Daddy

This man has my heart. 

This girl has his heart.

I am blessed. 

I know I am way behind...

But get ready for a massive upload...

Sometimes school is better with your sister on a blanket by the slider.  Sometimes, this is what completes my day and reminds me how worth it, it is! 

Halloween

This year the girls were....

 A Scarecrow

 And.... Elsa of course.  

 TJ is getting too old for a costume...and donned a fake mustache as his only adornment.  

Reformation Day at COSM.

TJ and friends were at COSM (Crossed Out Student Ministries) to celebrate Reformation Day with a pumpkin carving and a showing of Luther.  

Though the pumpkin did not last long, they had fun. 

I am so grateful for this group of students.  I love that TJ gets to hear truth and enjoy a "youth group" experience.  Youth Group was important to me growing up and I am thankful that he gets that as well.