November With Temps in the 70's

November 1st and 2nd we went on "family hikes". The temperature was perfect. It was in the 70's. Not to hot, and not too cold. On "family hikes" we do some exploring, map reading, great conversation, some arguing, and good old fashioned fun. I think the boys are ready for compasses. There were a ton of lady bugs out. We saw three buck too. Brian was wishing it was rifle season, and on his property. He just about wet his pants. We did realize that the boys are too young to go deer hunting. They couldn't stand still if their lives depended on it. lol

Brian is getting very good at setting the timer on the camera and getting back to his spot without looking rushed. Owen wanted to take a picture of us kissing. He thought it was funny. He just learned that song, "Mom and Dad sittin' in a tree K-I-S-S-I-N-G first comes love then comes marriage, then comes Zach, Owen and Jacob in a baby carriage." The 3rd picture is my favorite. If you look closely, the boys are holding hands... all three of them. Sometimes, I really think they love each other. It melted my heart. They really are good kids. Maybe they are listening to me when I talk about how important it is to love and respect our family.

OUCHHHHH!!!

Brian and I started a workout program two weeks ago, and I think I'm still sore from the first day. It's called P90X, maybe you've heard of it. That Tony Horton... He's a hoot. If you've seen or heard of it, then you know I'm an infomercial junkie. You all know my big secret now.

If I were really brave, I'd post my before pictures, but I'm not that brave. Maybe when I reach day 90 I'll post those pictures. Hee Hee Hee, I could post Brian's.... But I won't. I'd like to stay married. Anyway, we like it so far... We're sore, but we really like the program.

Lots of Halloween Fun

We've had some major Halloween fun this year. We went to our church party, but I didn't get any pictures of that... When Nana's in town no one else needs a camera. She takes care of all the pictures we could ever need or want. Plus, it's a lot of fun for her. There was lots of candy, cupcakes, hot dogs and chili. We also went to "Boo at the Zoo". Talk about fun. Nana didn't come to that so I had to bring my camera. We got candy there too, and we rode the train, and saw the headless horseman... How cool!!! Darth Vader, Babe Ruth, and Dash Incredible had a great time.

We had some pumpkin carving too. Yep, that is a couch and love seat in my garage. We got new furniture, so if you know anyone that needs some let us know. Brian gets to park outside til it's gone. The boys each got to draw the faces they wanted. Zach's turned out just perfect. Straight edges and everything. He is a perfectionist like his father. O's turned out silly. Just like him. Such a silly goofy kid. God love him. Jacob's turned out like something a 4 year old would do. One small eye, one really "gi-normous" (a cross between giant and enormous) eye, a nose you can't see, because it is just a black dot, and a mouth smaller than the gi-normous eye. He was so very proud of his work. We were too. They

all did such a great job. Thank you Mr. and Mrs. J for the pumpkins. We were a little scared to put

them outside, because saw the demise of a few pumpkins before Halloween, but they were hidden enough from the bushes. They have survived thus far.