Static Electricity

When I came home from scrapbooking last night no one was inside! Oh joy...it is quiet, was my first thought, then I realized the munchkins were all outside. So I headed out back to relieve Cory, who was heading to a meeting, and this is what I found...

They were all on the trampoline having a blast and snapped some great shots...enjoy!

Cole looks like a science experiment :)

A gazelle like his daddy!

Outside the Walls

This weekend we were able to participate in a wonderful event that allowed us as Christians to get outside the walls of the church and reach out into our community! It was awesome!

Most of you know we are still working on getting LuAnn and her kids some housing and a few couples decided we didn't just want to reach out to LuAnn, but her entire neighborhood! So we met and concocted this plan...we were going to cook out hotdogs, have a concert, and just meet and fellowship with the neighborhood!

Several people got to work organizing things, emails went out, prayers went up, food was bought, t-shirts were ordered, etc...the ball was rolling in a big way! It was so awesome to see us bond and organize so quickly!

So the group met on Thursday and canvased the neighborhood with fliers, then again on Friday to pray over the event and pass out more fliers. Finally on Saturday we all showed up and set up then waited for God to send people...and SEND HE DID!!!

I was unable to talk to many people because I was corralling children most of the evening, but I did get to greet most of them and the kiddos for that matter! I know several people were able to chat with folks that they might not normally see or folks that wouldn't normally come into our church! The important part is that the love of Christ was shown in a MIGHTY way! It was awesome to see!

The even better news is that a couple committed their lives to Christ that night and were in church the next day to share! PRAISE GOD!!! Sunday night in service we were able to share testimonies from the event and how God had used it to touch our lives and the woman that was saved was the 2nd one on the mic sharing what God had done for her! WOOO HOOO!

Also several other members of our church were encouraged to get out there next time and participate! God is doing some great things here and I am so blessed to be a part of it! Thank you LORD, for moving us and helping us to do your will!

Stand Up!

Finally Cole is standing more on his own. Still no steps unless pushed along by momma! I really want him to walk already because he is so heavy to carry :) I know he will get there in his own time so no negative comments please! The other boys walked early around 10 months, so with Cole turning one next week, I am just a little impatient!

He is still so stinking cute though, right?!?!?

Flashback Friday

Here is a quick look back at Caden's 1st day the last few years.

This is August 2007 on his first day of K-3 class at Woodward Christian AcademyThis is August 2008 on his first day of preschool at Free Spirit
This is yesterday, August 2009, on his first day of Pre-K at Westwood

He's Off

Today was the day...one down, two to go! Caden's first day of school was today! He was pretty nervous but hopefully is doing well right now!

I commented last night on Facebook how I must be a bad mom or something because most moms I know are so sad today that their babies are going to school! Me, NAH!!! I am so excited for him and glad he gets to get out of this house for a few hours a day!

Anyway, Caden got up and ready pretty quick today so hopefully he won't be too tired today! He had a great breakfast and was ready for pictures right on time. He got a phone call of good luck from Pops (THANKS POPS!!!) and then the best...Cory told him, "be nice to the kids, learn their names, and win friends and influence people!" Thank you Dale Carnegie! My husband is such a nerd! I told Caden to love like Jesus would, but I don't think he was realy listening by this point...oh well! He got out of the car with no tears, so it is so far so good!

Caden on his 1st DayCaden having a "Have a Great First Day" chat with Pops!

Caden with the boys

Caden and Momma

Carter Working

While Caden was working in the garage on his bike, Carter decided his tractor needed fixing too! So when I came out to check on him, he told me he was "working". Caden made sure to only give him "tools he can use" which were just a few screwdrivers, so I guess all was okay! Notice the use of the flashlight and screwdriver...this guy is good!

No Training Wheels

A huge milestone around here was accomplished today without any adult really every knowing!

Caden can ride with no training wheels :)
He has been cruising around with only one training wheel on for several days, and finally decided he had enough of that! He got into Daddy's tools in the garage and got a wrench and took off the other training wheel! The next thing I know he is running in to the house, "Mom, I have something really awesome to show you!"He was riding all over the place with no problems! He is so excited and we are pretty proud of him!

Giddy Up Old Paint

*****UPDATE*****
The pictures show nothing...the mane or the hands are covering all parts! I PROMISE!!!!

Carter has quite the imagination. This week he has been several people other than himself! He is Diego, Cowboy Carter, Working Man, Strong Man, and Big, Big Strong Guy. He is adamant that you call him by these names, whichever one he is for the moment, or he will not answer you.

On this particular day, he was being Cowboy Carter. After his bath, he decided Cowboy Carter needed to ride his horse for a bit. The funniest part is that he also has name his horse, Old Paint. He ran around the house on Old Paint, neighing (is that a word) and saying "giddy up" for ever!

He is one funny man!