Is this really October?

They told me that the first snow fell in October. I didn't believe it. This morning the kids insisted on walking to school. The kids struggle some mornings getting ready for school. The snow today however motivated them to be ready early. I guess I shouldn't have made the deal that they could walk if they were 10 min early. Please note that just a week ago my sweet husband cleared out the garage so I wouldn't have to wake up with my car covered in snow. Don't tell him I said this but he was right. :)

HaPpy bIrtHday eDeN

Eden turned 7. We had a party here at the house. The girls had fun being silly. Its always a party when you mix girls, sugar, and music.

Pumpkin Patch

We are enjoy every minute of fall. The crisp cool air in the morning with warm sunny afternoons. I love it. We took the kids to a pumpkin patch very late in the day. Nathan and I had spent the whole day cleaning and clearing out the garage. He was determined to get it done before we went anywhere. I was annoyed. My priority was going to the pumpkin patch early for better pictures . Finally after a long days hard work we made a dent in the garage. I was reminded just how wonderful he is. His priority was clearing the garage out so that I can park my car in it this winter.

Tyson is TWO cute

Tyson turns two. I can't believe it has been two years since we welcomed him into our family.

Abby and Travis

Abby, Nathan's youngest sister is getting married in the fall. We just got the official announcement this last week. The announcement pictures are amazing. This picture wasn't the one on the announcement but I'm posting it anyway. We're so excited for her and Travis. Yes, she always looks beautiful.

These are the wedding colors. ROMANTIC. We are counting down the days.

Trips to the Hospital

Monday, Ben had his tonsils and adenoids removed. We... OK...I had procrastinated having the procedure done. Doesn't every mom worry and seek the confirmation that you are making the best choice? He had a wonderful ENT surgeon and all went well. I didn't take any after pictures because he was so weak and sad. I just wanted to hold him. I'm glad he is feeling better. I was feeling better about things too.... until Eden passed out twice on Thursday afternoon. I was cleaning her infected earing out and she complained of pain and the next thing I know she goes limp. She had fainted. 10 minutes later she faints again, as I' taking the earing out. Of course this happened before I had to go to work. I made Nathan bring her to the hospital and have her looked at by an MD. They found nothing wrong other than a crazy mom who should have let her lay down for at least 30 minutes before attempting to take the earing out. (The ER doctor didn't say that but I can't help but feel awful about the whole situation.) Thank you honey (Nathan) for being such a good husband and dad.

September came and went. October is almost over. Where did my time go? Here are a few pics. The first Pack meeting I had to plan was Brady's Arrow of Light Ceremony. Nathan presented him with his arrow. He did such a great job and we are so proud of Brady. I love how Ben is in the background. My kids make me smile.