Grandma and Grandpa

Grandpa and Grandpa came this past weekend and spoiled us.  It was so fun to see them and spend a little time with them!  Here are some of the kids spoils.  Not pictured are more toys and Halloween candy!  They also brought

some potato soup that we will be eating for a while!  Yum!  Perfect for fall.  Grandma even raked leaves with them to fill the pumpkin bags.  

Ava's Verse

Here is Ava saying the verse that she learned in Kids4Truth!

Ava funny

Ava fell and hit her head and cried and cried.  A little later, she almost slipped down the stairs and said "Whoa!  I no want bump my head. Cwying no fun. Happy is fun."  I agree!

Random

Jack and Ava looking at old pictures on the camera.  

More deer!

Best family ever!

We had such a wonderful time with family this past weekend and are looking forward to more this next weekend.  Mom and Dad came and brought gifts from everyone.  It was like Christmas!  My favorite was a Chick-Fil-A sandwich!  Since we couldn't get up there for the grand opening, it helped to have one brought down.  Still delicious even after the drive down!  Dad made his famous chili, and we made caramel apples.  Two fall traditions checked off the list.  Thanks, everyone, for making our weekend so special!  

Music Class

We love the music curriculum that we use - Praise Hymn.  It ties in classical music and folk songs and Christian songs.  I love the variety, and the kids love the songs and activities.  So they were having fun marching around and learning about rhythm yesterday.  

Fall and Friends

We had a great time this past weekend with one of our missionary families and personal friends, the Flincks.  We were able to go to the homecoming football game for Fairmont High on Friday night.  It was a blast even in the rain.  Loved hearing the band especially since Ava's Sunday school teacher Julia ("J'ia") plays trumpet in it. It was so much fun cheering with her family and the Flincks.  There were quite a few of us!  Go Cardinals!

Then Saturday we went to Center Creek Orchards.  Tons for the kids to do and definitely some crispy weather!  The Flincks were a blessing to us personally and also to our church with a great service on Sunday!  The kids did not want to leave which is the reason for some frowns in this picture.