October is Over

Saturday Jackson spent the night with Luke and Carrie. He got sick at his stomach while he was there so when we picked him up we went home and he slept most of the day. The kids love Luke and Carrie and they are so good to them. I felt really bad that Carrie had to clean up after him. She is so sweet and made me feel like it was ok.

This week has been really busy. We have left the house before 7am everyday and not gotten home till 8pm or later. Everybody is really tired but it was fun. Tuesday was Jackson's school Fall Carnival. One of the things we did was go on a hay ride and as we where sitting there on the hay waiting to go Reagan wanted to know if we where going to see hay. They had a silent auction and Jackson wanted so bad to bid on a decorated pumpkin. So he picked the ugliest one because no one had bid on it and won.

Mom and Dad were in New York the first part of the week and we were all excited to see them when they got back. Thursday we went to there house for dinner. Mom made chicken and dumplings and a great salad. She sent me leftovers for lunch today. I usually don't each lunch because it is to much trouble and I have yet to master cooking. My mom is such a great cook and we always had the best meals growing up. At the time I did not know how lucky we were. I am sure I am her least favorite to cook for because I am the worst eater out of my brothers and me. Tonight we will go trick or treating and hopefully sleep late tomorrow.

I love these guys

I just have to say how much I love Jackson and Reagan. They are so much fun and I love hanging out with them. They are both just such neat individuals and I am so blessed to get to have them in my life.

I made it through my first week of working full time. I am exhausted but it went good. Reagan loves getting to go to school everyday. Yesterday she was telling me about having a "tomatoes drill" at school. She said they had to put carpet squares on their heads. It made me laugh to think about all these little kids holding carpet squares on their heads. She was especially excited to get to participate in show and tell. She packed a whole backpack full of stuff but only got to share one thing.

Jackson had his last soccer game today. He played great and had a great season. He really worked hard and had a lot of fun. This was a big change from his football season last year. He is doing great in school. He was telling all he had learned about bats and how they are nocturnal and use echolocation. With my new job he gets to ride the bus to my school and thinks that is fun.

Next week will be really busy with Halloween activities...the fall carnival, trunk or treat, and trick or treating. The kids are super excited.

Matthew's First Visit Back

Today was the coldest day so far this season. It was nice and refreshing. Reagan kept talking about the seasons and how the leaves were going to change. She also wanted to know when it was going to be winter. Today we went over to Meredith's house for "craft day." My friends made tutu's and I went for the good company.

Other news is I now have a full time job. It is going to be a huge adjustment. I am going to be the computer lab tech for the intermediate school. Everybody is excited about it. I start Monday and are very curious to see what it is going to be like.

Matthew and Marti made it to Abilene this past weekend for a short visit. It was great to get to see them. Even though I did not see them that often when they lived in Dallas, I miss them more now that they are in Kentucky. We went to eat breakfast at Crackel Barrel, hung out, and played some card games. Luke preached Sunday night so we all went to hear him. He did such a good job. He really lets God use him to do so many great things. Here is some pictures from the weekend. We have been super busy lately. Doing exactly what I do not know but it has left me exhausted and with a very dirty house.

Not much to report

Not much new. The weather has been so nice around here and we have enjoyed being outside. The kids are super excited about Halloween and that is about it. Oh Polo, is doing good he started puppy school Sunday. I hope it helps. Here are some recent pictures of the kids.