I reported a stolen Trampoline this morning....Found it!

I called the police and reported my trampoline was stolen. ( I looked EVERYWHERE for it because it was windy last night.) Well the Cop came back and said he found it. Check this out.

Braden's getting ready to learn to play the piano

I plan on teaching all the boys to play the piano. Braden is getting close to the perfect age to start learning, but he hasn't shown any interest yet. He has gotten a little excited this year since one of his friends started taking lessons from me so we've started this fun workbook. He's learning basic music concepts that are an essential part of the first year of lessons. This should give him a good head start for when he starts lessons next year.

Creepy Spiders

Braden and Dominic made these "adorable" spiders.

Funny Face Pumpkins

I absolutely detest carving pumpkins, but this was LOTS of fun and a great alternative. Thanks Ruth!!!!! (Another surprise from the box)

Gifts from Grammy

Ruth sent the boys a Halloween box. The boys get totally excited over these boxes and this one was full of surprises. Here are pictures of them enjoying their treats and new notebooks (which they filled with drawings in a matter of days! Both boys insisted on taking their new pencils, folders and notebooks everywhere ie the store, Jacob's blessing, school, to bed.)

Guess what DJ did?

Grandma and Sam

My Dad came down today to help DJ winterize and store the boat. He brought my Grandmother with him. It was soooo great having her here. She sat there and talked to my older boys and later she read books with Sam. It was incredible watching her interact with my kids and I was flooded with memories of my time with her when I was a little girl. She even made up a story for Braden based on a picture he brought her. She's very good at this and would have been an incredible children's author. Love you Grandma!