Trunk or Treat

All of the grandkids got to enjoy Trunk or Treat this past weekend at their church.  We weren't able to be with the big three, but luckily they shared pictures.  Caleb and Taylor actually decorated their trunk-(sort of). I love that all are active in their churches, and get to participate in such events. Other things that have me smiling are this cool weather, Hallmark Christmas movies, and the fact that I can soon decorate for Christmas.  I must add that Lindsey has already beaten me to this!!



Caleb's motto on this was "Go big or go home!"  His vehicle is behind there, so I guess it qualifies as a trunk!  Either way, it looked awesome!

Cutest little mouse ever!

Mickey Mouse and Mama Mouse!

Sweet Family......

Cutest Power Ranger, Pochantas, and Butterfly you ever will see!

Fun was had by all!  I'm off tomorrow with two of my besties for the Christmas Village and can't wait.  It might just inspire me to pull out my decorations. It takes me several days, so I just might need to get started early.  

Soccer and Chickens

On the road again.....I've been super busy at work, but I'm still trying to make as many events as possible with the grandkids.  There is nothing I enjoy more than my time with each of them.  It's like we blinked, and they're almost grown!  I treasure their company, and pray they are storing up memories just like we are.

Lindsey had a workshop, so I traveled over to take the kids to school.  As an added bonus, I got to enjoy their Homecoming parade and pep rally. 

Waiting on the parade to start.

Lillian stayed with her class for the parade, but joined us for the pep rally.

Reed has one game left, but so far they are undefeated.  He loves playing, and we love watching him play.  I am kinda, sorta, maybe figuring out this sport one kick at a time.  Trust me though, even after 3 years, I' m still a long way from fully understanding it.

Maddie finished her regular season this week undefeated!  She got to play goalie and scored a goal her last game!  We are so proud of her!  Next up, state!

What a great season!  Again, I love that Josh is coaching Reed.  He is also coaching Maddie's tournament team.  It's awesome that they are able to make these memories together. Lillian is still holding out for softball.  This fall she is busy with piano and tumbling.

And then there is this little guy.  We'll call him the chicken whisperer!  Now that the weather is cooler, we have been able to go to the park, play outside and take more walks.  One of his very favorite things to do though is play with the chickens!

The big ones are not quite as sure about him as the little guys. I'm not sure what we're going to do when all eight of these girls start laying eggs.

Fall Break

Fall Break was only 2 days long, but we added the weekend and made the most of it! Lindsey and Josh went to Dauphin Island, so we met up and took the kiddos for our long weekend adventure. Shrimp Fest, the beach, smores, the Track, pooltime, and more made this a very special trip!  We treasure these times, and hope they will always remember the memories we make! This post has lots of pictures, because we had lots and lots of fun!

Cheese!

We began the trip at Shrimp Fest, and we did it all!  Tattoos, play area, face painting, games and more!  The kids loved it, and so did we!

Meet our Rainbow Cheetah and Flash!

Prettiest Flower Child I know!

Bubble time!  They also did a little line dancing in the restaurant!

We use to underestimate this one, but no more!  She's as adventurous as her big sister!

Reed hung right in there with them.  He didn't make it all the way to the top, but he never stopped trying.  His legs just need to be a little bit longer.

This big girl had a ball, too.

 Beach time!  It was a little overcast, but very comfortable day.  Sadly, the water was very rough, so they mostly played in the sand.

Love this little hot mess!

Feeding the "devil birds", as Pop calls them.

We could not love them more!

Shrimp and crab legs for all.  Much to the dismay of Pop's wallet, they are all eating off the big menu now!

We have made this picture in this same spot about 5 years now.

Putt, putt time!  Pop won, but we all got a hole in one.  Pop actually got two.

Last swim of the season.  Our pool at home has finally cooled off this week, too.

They love to ride their bikes.  

A little paddle ball fun!

He's got his game face on!

The pictures I took were horrible, but these three did this thing again much to my dismay!  They seem to love it!

Why anyone would want to do this is beyond me?

Go cart time!

This was the last picture I took before we left.  Let's call this "the calm before the storm!" We rode our bikes down a 1/10 of a mile boardwalk with no sides to this pretty lake.  All was well on the ride there.  On the way back, I helped Reed get started.  He peddled about 10 feet and then fell off and into the marsh below.  It was only about a foot, but that was enough to get him soaking wet.  And even if he had landed directly on top of an alligator, he popped up so quickly, it wouldn't have stood a chance.  Reed failed to see any humor in it, put I assured him that it would always definitely be a memory!

And back at home, this little one is growing more with each day.  Now that the weather has finally cooled off, we are enjoying morning walks and playing on the playground.  I love my days with him! I might add that on this day, we went down the big slide 6 times!  

Come on Nana!

There's something about a tractor man!

Giddy up!