Santa

We ran into Santa yesterday at Newk's.  I was surprised that Guy sat in Santa's lap.  Guy wants a train set and Lorem wants a Princess Barbie.  Lorem does not believe in Santa, but after seeing him yesterday...she said to me, "Mom, I think that is the REAL Santa!"  

She loves to read!

Lorem has become an excellent reader.  I am amazed at the long words she knows at first sight.   As her kindergarten teacher told me last year, "this is not the same school system you went to as a child.  We start reading in kindergarten."  Lorem loved to read from a really early age.  This a picture of her at two years old.  This is the shelf her books had been.  We had to put her books up in the closet and bring them out for reading time.  Otherwise, there was crying and begging for us to read a book.  Honestly, she could sit in your lap and listen to you read for hours.  She is growing up so fast!  She was trying to read a book to Guy last night.  Guy is a different story!  I love those kids!

Madagascar 2

Saturday we took the kids to see Madagascar 2.  This was Guy's first trip to the movie theater.  He made it to the end (eating the entire way.)  He was so excited.  He was talking to the movie and yelling out "yeah."  Lorem loved it too.  She said it was better than the first one.  Fun times!

Halloween

Lorem was Cleopatra for Halloween.  She loved it.  She told everyone that she was an Egyptian Queen.
Guy was a turtle.  He did not like the costume.  I don't have a good picture of his entire costume.  Here is one with his turtle head.

MORE CAMPING PICTURES...I REALLY DID HAVE FUN!

Roasting hot dogs over the campfire!  We had Smores after supper.  What camping trip would be complete without Smores!
Lorem and Guy being silly.  They love their new chairs.  

Camping

Alot has happened since the last time I blogged.  I feel like I am just "catching my breath."  We have been busy with house planning, fall parties/festivals, birthday parties and a camping trip.  The weather has been so nice.  We have not taken a family camping trip since Guy joined our family.  I love camping, but I am not a big fan of tent camping.  Brad and Lorem love it, so I go with a smile on my face.  We all slept in a small tent together.  Guy was rolling all around the tent like a "steam roller."  Lorem was talking like crazy in her sleep.  Yes, she even talks in her sleep.  Too funny....where is my shy kiddos.  They both take after Brad.  Anyway, here is a picture as we are leaving to go camping.

Pumpkin Patch

Saturday we went to Pappy's Pumpkin Farm and had a wonderful time.  We rode the barrel cars pulled by a tractor.  Lorem rode in the Barbie car with me.  Guy rode in the Thomas Car with Brad.  Guy did not want to get out of the car.  The kids swung on tire swings, fed the fish in the pond, and went on a hay ride.  The morning was so much fun.  When we were leaving, Lorem said... "My life would be perfect if we lived here."  

We love the DEER!

My parents (Nene and Granddaddy) have a neighbor with animals.  Cows, chickens and the kids' favorite....deer.  One of the deer is tame and loves to eat apples.  Here is a picture of the kids feeding her apples.  They really love the animals.  It is great for them to experience the animals.  Some of my best memories growing up happened at my grandparent's farm.  I enjoyed those times so much. 

Fun Day at the East Texas State Fair!

Sunday we made our annual trip to the East Texas State Fair.  We really enjoy this time with the kids.  We were pleasantly surprised that Guy was just tall enough to ride the kiddie rides (he is just @ 36 inches).   Lorem was a good co-rider.  

Lorem loved the games most of all.  It was a hard lesson to learn that you don't always win.  

Can't wait to go back next year!

10 YEARS!

Brad and I celebrated our ten year anniversary on August 15th.  We had an amazing trip to San Juan Island, WA to celebrate the anniversary.  It was wonderful to spend a vacation with my best friend.  We were able to slow down, laugh, and reconnect.  Sometimes we would eat dinner without saying much at all to each other.  We enjoyed the silence of relaxing and eating a meal without kids.  Although towards the end of the trip, I missed catching "flying objects" from Guy and talking non-stop to Lorem.  

Cars

Cars....that is Guy's obsession.  Guy loves cars.  He loves any kind of car.  The movie Cars to Nascar racing on TV.

Taking care of mother

My mother had surgery last week.   She had surgery on her shoulder and hand.  I stayed with her from Tuesday to Saturday.  I missed Brad and the kids so much.  It was nice to spend time with my mom and dad.  This was the longest period of time I have been away from Lorem or Guy....or Brad in the 10 years of marriage.  Yes, we celebrated our 10 year anniversary on Friday.  Anyway excited to get home.  My mother is recovering very well.

Getting started

I have been a fan of blogs for awhile now.  I love to read other people's blogs.  So, I thought I would start my own.  I tend to forget happenings and events more than I use to.  I once had a very vivid memory.   So, this is very much for me.