Halloween

Halloween is always such a fun time of year. The kids love to pick out their Halloween costumes. I was a little bit sad this year because it is the first time my baby girl has not been a princess. I can't believe that she is already outgrowing that stage...she is getting so big so fast! She is a big fan of High School Musical, so Anna Caitlin decided to be Gabriella. Drew is very much into the superheroes these days. He went back and forth between Batman, Spiderman, and then finally settled on Superman. (I think it was because it was the only one without a mask!) And our sweet Baby Joshua was Superbaby. I may be a little bit biased, but they were the cutest three trick or treaters ever!!



This year we had Tales and Treats at our chuch the Wednesday before Halloween. The kids had a great time looking at the characters dressed up as Biblical figures. Our favorites were Adam and Eve!! They got to play with their friends on the jumpies after we went through the tales part. We had a great time!!



On Halloween, we had our annual neighborhood hayride with the Riveras and Poythresses. Mr. James and Anderson joined us for the fun this year. Grammie and Granddaddy went along for the ride also. We were not sure if the weather was going to hold out, but the rain cleared out right about the time we left to go trick or treating. As always, there were tons of kids out in the neighborhood and we got lots of great candy. It was a very fun night!

Bonfire Fun

This year we decided to have our friends over for a bonfire night. We had such a great time with the McLendons, Wallaces, Poythresses, and Frachiseurs. Anna Caitlin and Drew worked so hard getting together all of our Halloween treats and decorations. We made spider cookies and graveyard cake. It all turned out so cute!!



We started the night roasting our hot dogs over the fire. The kiddos thought that was SO cool. Drew roasted his for about 2 minutes and then ate it cold straight off the stick. Next, we roasted marshmellows and made smores. You can never go wrong with those!! We ended the night making Halloween cookies.



It was SO cold that night that we were all bundled up. We had such a great time that we may have to make it an annual party!!

Fun Times in the Fall

We had such a great time this fall!! It is one of our very favorite times of the year. We did not make our annual trip to Burt's this year because the weekends were so full. We did go to Petit Creek Petting Farms one weekend. The kids had a great time playing in the jumpies and petting the animals (at least Drew liked that part). The highlight of the trip was the hayride where we got to feed...CAMELS!! Anna Caitlin and Drew both loved the camels! We had fun, but nothing compares to Burt's. We will have to go back there again next year.


We also went to Cagles Corn maze with Ms. Mandy and Chappy. It was raining and freezing cold, but SO much fun!! Anna Cailtin loved the corn maze. She was the one who led us through to the end. There were biblical questions that helped you find your way, and the kiddos did great!! Ms. Carol teaches them so much!! After the corn maze, we went on the hayride. It dropped us off at the bonfire where we got to roast marshmellows. Drew loved the marshmellows, but he did not care to roast them before eating them. Anna Caitlin wanted to roast them and them give them away...she does not like to eat them :) We ended the night at The Varsity!! Can't ask for a better ending to a fun day!

Joshua's Dedication

Joshua was dedicated on October 4. We were so excited to present him to God in front of all of our family, friends, and church family. A long time friend, Lee, performed the ceremony. He asked us to pick a verse that we would like to dedicate to Joshua. We chose the following :

"Raise up a child in the way of the Lord and even when he is older, he will not turn from it."



We hope to raise all of our children to know the love of their heavenly Father. We have so many wonderful people in our lives who are such great examples of His love.

After the dedication, we went to Aspens for lunch with Mama Judi, Papa Johnny, and the Rivera family. What a wonderful and special day for our family!