Luke is 11!

This year Luke's birthday was on Labor Day--the day he was actually born. I know, how fitting, right? He had several friends over this year for a sleepover. They played football, the Wii, the Wii, the Wii, and watched a movie. Some of the boys were up before 6:oo the next morning. Obviously, they had a great time and wanted to continue with all the fun.

Luke is in 6th grade. He is still not crazy about school, but has improved this year. He is playing the trombone in the band. He was able to play in his first JV basketball game this school year. Basketball is a huge highlight for him. He so enjoys playing!

First Day of School

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Luke--5th grade

Cailin--3rd grade

Kristen--1st grade

Haley--with Grandpa helping open the door for everyone

The kids were all excited about starting school this year--even Haley. She didn't quite understand that they were staying at school and she was going with mommy, but she has done quite well. Cailin and Kristen are in the new building. Luke was a little disappointed that he was in the "old" building, but excited see his friends. The Lord has blessed with another great start to a new year!

Luke is 10!

My little boy is 10 years old! How time sure flies! He is so excited to finally be in the "2 digits!" He is still very interested in basketball, as you see from the cakes. I think I have done these cakes at least 2 other times! He is not hard to please. Our church just completed a new building which includes a gym. Luke is very excited about someday being on his school team--just 2 more years. I know it will be here sooner than he (or I) thinks!

We are thankful for the young man he is becoming! He enjoys helping others and has put in many hours cleaning and assisting with the gym which makes him all the more eager to play ball. He is still playing the trombone. We are thankful for Luke and know that it is an awesome responsibility we have in rearing him for God's glory and service!

Happy Birthday, Luke! We love you!

Happy Birthday, Luke!

Luke's birthday was today and he turned 9 years old! I can hardly believe that he is 9. Time is going way too fast! He had a party with a few friends from school and his cousins. The theme was a cookout with a campfire. I got a recipe from Family Fun and made a campfire cake. It was fun and turned out really cute! We roasted hot dogs and made s'mores. It was a fun evening complete with 4 wheeler rides.

Luke got saved this past year and we are so thankful for his decision! He is a good big brother to his sisters. His favorite pastime is basketball--actually, anything outdoors! Happy Birthday, Luke! We love you!

Hero Day/Patriotic Day

Tuesday was community hero day/patriotic day. Because we live near Fort Leonard Wood, many of the students came dressed in camo or like their heroes--the soldiers. Luke was no exception. He loves to dress in his camo. I found it at a yard sale last summer. Cailin wore red, white, and blue all the way down to her shoes. (Although, she didn't wear them for the picture.) Aaron took these pictures because I forgot and was tied up at the doctor with Haley. What a good idea to use the flag! Aaron also dressed in red, white, and blue but I wasn't there to man the camera. Oh, well!

Haley's doctor appointment went well. Her tubes look really good. The doctor was pleased. Now we are trying to tackle Haley being sick more often than not. We are starting her on allergy medicine and we will see how that works for her. I am excited about the possibilities of her being well more than sick! What a blessing to have doctors that are trained to help. Sometimes I wonder if I missed my calling--should I have been a pediatrician? ;-) Haley loves to sit on Kristen's lap when it is her own idea! Kristen has been a good big sister. We will miss her when she goes to school.

The Pumpkin Patch

For a school field trip, Luke and Cailin got to go to the pumpkin patch. We girls tagged along with Cailin. Luke's trip had to be rescheduled so we didn't get to go with him. We all had a great time though. The weather was beautiful!


Cailin, Kristen, and Haley posing for a picture.














Cailin enjoying time with her friends Jaime and Ashleigh.





Kristen petting the goat.










Luke enjoying time with his friends Camron, Josh, and Marshall.




Haley trying her best to lift a pumpkin.






Haley enjoyed feeding the goat. She saw several of the kids picking up dropped food on the ground so she tried that too...only the goat got mostly dirt and rocks!

Happy Birthday, Luke!

Luke turned eight years old on September 6. He is in the third grade. At his party, he enjoyed playing baseball with his friends and cousins.