A hunter's widow!

Last night Todd went hunting for the first time all year! I know, it's been a crazy fall and he hasn't had a chance to get out into the woods yet. So he went to a piece of property that he recently got permission to hunt. He usually stays out until about dark thirty and then I get a call that he's down from his tree stand and on his way home. I think he calls partly to let me know he didn't fall out of the tree or accidentically shoot himself, and partly so that I know to start making his dinner!! :) Either way, I got the phone call at dark thirty that said he was out of his tree stand and on his way home......with an 8 point buck! On his first night of hunting, on a new peice of property! Needless to say, he was a little excited! Anyone who knows Todd knows that he's very easy going and doesn't get overly enthusiastic often...but this was the exception! His voice was a little shaky and he was thrilled!

He walked in the door this morning after getting rained out at work and wanted me to get the kids dressed so we could go outside and take some pictures with his buck (now hanging in the barn.....eeeww!) We got some great pictures! Take a look....

Todd and his first buck of the season! Way to go, DEER!! (hehehe)

Todd and the kids...

Eli just grabbed onto the antlers and wouldn't let go!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, LISA!!!

It's my sister Lisa's birthday today. She turns......don't worry Lisa, I won't be sharing that! I just wanted to send her a Happy Birthday message because she means so much to me.

Lisa, I don't share this with you often enough, but you are such an important person to me! Not only are you an amazing Mom to 3, well 4 kids, but you're a great big sister! You are my friend, my supporter and so much more. You take my kids when I need a break, you listen when I need to talk and you drink coffee with me when I need the caffeine! What can I say, you're awesome! Thanks for being there always! I love you and HAPPY BIRTHDAY!



Here's Lisa with her family: her hubby Greg, her son Jacob and daughters Mya and Ellie.



Lisa and Ellie

If you get a chance, click on Lisa's link on my blog and wish her a happy birthday!

Here's the proof...you be the judge!

Well I recieved some negative feedback regarding my last post. The comment that was made was that our son does NOT have a shoe fettish. He's a man, not a wimp!! Well, this morning I have some pictures that may prove my shoe-loving theory.I turned and looked down the hallway and saw our son...our MAN, wearing my 2 inch wedge sandals. And from the picture you can see the sheer joy on his face. :)


You might say this was only a 1 time occurance....I may have thought that as well....until I turned around only minutes later......
And found the same joy on his face, but different shoes on his feet. What can I say? He loves shoes!

So I guess you can be the judge!! :)

A look back at September

I can't believe that September is already over! This summer flew by! We're pretty settled into the house now, although there are many projects still unfinished. I guess that's always the case with an old house! I haven't updated recently so thought I'd finally sit down and get everyone caught up with what's going on in our family.

Madelyn has already completed her first month of second grade! She has Maestra Varela (and Maestra Huizenga has been helping in her class too). She loves them both! I can't believe how she's maturing this year already. She's reading very well in Spanish and in English. I was helping her with some math homework last night (her favorite subject.....she definitely didn't get that from me!), and she was muttering through the numbers under her breath...in Spanish! It's such an incredible learning experience. If anyone is interested in Spanish Immersion for their kids, PLEASE talk to me, it's awesome! Here's a few pictures of her on her first day of school.

Now that Madelyn is back in school everyday, Sophia and I are spending a lot of time together, especially when Eli naps. I feel like I give my kids pretty equal attention, but there's something about being one on one with each of them that's so special. Her true personality really comes out. She's truly a joy to be around. (Most of the time!!) One of her favorite things to do is to help me in the kitchen. She loves to cook and bake with me. We often make cookies together, although after a few licks of the beaters, she doesn't want anymore cookie dough. (She did not get that from me!)

Well, what can I say about Eli? He's ALL boy! Other than his shoe fetish! (Sorry, Todd but it's true! The kid loves shoes! And maybe he did inherit that trait from me..) He also loves to be outside. It seems like everytime I turn around he's scrubbing the toilet (and the bathroom walls) with the toilet brush, is running around in circles for no reason, or is playing in the dryer. What can I say, he's a character. I'm seeing the difference between having boys and girls. He's so much more laid back!




All in all, we had a great September. We are finally back into a routine after the lazy days of summer. Maddie is riding the bus which comes right to our road. I can see her get on and off from the front porch, although I usually drive or walk with her to drop her off and pick her up.

There's not too much going on with me. I'm enjoying being at home with the kids. I just started Bible Study again a few weeks ago and have a group of great, insightful women! But that's about it. And Todd....well Todd has started us on a new adventure! He quit his job of about 15 years a few weeks ago and we are now buying greenhouses! I know slightly different than the construction world, but we prayed a long time for an opportunity to come up and we really feel like this is the door that God opened for us! We're praying that He sees us through this change and I know He will!

That's all for right now....maybe I'll update again in November!! :) KIDDING!