Vist from Aunt Magaret and Cousin Bonnie

My Aunt Margaret, and her daughter Bonnie were able to come for a visit. And we had fun. I unfortunately still had a lot of school going on but we were able to visit and enjoy time together. Bonnie brought her 2 youngest, Tye and Aspen. The boys had so much fun and enjoyed their time together. Here our some pictures of their adventures, headstands and Colin bow that he got for his birthday.

Colin Turns 7 and I turn 29

Colin and I shared a birthday this year because he was at his Dad's on the actual day. For those that don't know or have forgotten Colin was born at 11:53 PM, 7 mins before my birthday. Looking back I remember how important to me it was having my own birthday. As a Mother I figured there would be 2 days that I could be selfish, Mother's Day and My birthday. This birthday made me realize how wrong I was. Colin loved sharing our birthday. It was a wonderful day. We didn't do a whole lot but it was a great day. We chose "How to Train your Dragon" as our theme. What can I say it is a favorite of both of ours. After School we picked up Courtney and Alex Kohler to play and then we had a wonderful dinner and our cake and presents. Very simple yet a perfect day. My parents got me exactly what I wanted a new flash and my Mom got a great outfit and new purse. And my best friend Sarah, came for dinner. I got Colin some Star Wars Figures and the How to Train your Dragon books (Yes there are books and they are very different then the Movie, we are half way through the first one) But the best present was the bow and arrow Colin got from Grandpa. I don't have a picture here but it is too come so stay tuned!

Colin and Courtney

Aunt Holly was in town and had trained Colin in acting Excited!!

Blowing out the Candles!

I found this great minitures figures for our Cake, All the different Characters and dragons.
The best part the boys have them and play with them!!

Enjoying Cake!!

Leaves and Friends!!!

I am going to let the pictures do the talking in this post. These pictures are over a couple of days but all have to do with the amazing amount of leaves that fall from our front tree!! The friends are our best friends the Courtney and Alex Kohler who got to spend the night with us!! Oh and a picture watching our Papa Murphy's Pizza being made!

Pumpkins

Conner's Kindergarten class had an afternoon trip to the pumpkin patch. I loved that it was after school because that meant that Colin was able to attend also. It was also nice that some of his classmates were there with their siblings. What a great family idea for the Kindergarten Teachers to do. We were able to pet animals, do a hay maze, ride a hay wagon and get a pumpkin for a small price. The boys loved it, especially Colby because he got to be with his brothers. Only a few pictures because I forgot my Camera, not that my flash was working, and used my iphone and was also chasing Colby.

The kids gathering on the pyramid of hay. I finally had to get Colby down, I was so worried an older kid would knock him over. They were everywhere and not paying attention to the little Dare devil who was so much smaller then them.

The only thing that would distract him from climbing.

Conner and Colin waiting for instructions.

Conner and a goat.

Conner and Colby with the pigs.

Conner and Colin with a baby calf.

The boys and their pumpkins. Colby loved picking his out, he had to have the one he wanted!!

A bit of Randomness over the last couple of Months

Like the title says mostly random pictures from my phone or my Dad's camera. Some from mine those are where the coloring is off. But my Dad ordered me a external flash for my birthday which should be here soon, so prepare for the return of pictures!!!!

Story of Pictures below goes like this: One night Grandma put Colby to bed, which is a process in it self. I was up working on homework right above his room and heard the stories and the songs coming up from below. There was giggles and laughter from both Grandma and Colby. It is a great sound to listen too mostly because when I lay him down all I get is tears. Finally after probably an hour of this everything had quieted down and my Mom came out and said that Colby wanted to say goodnight to me. Since I figure he was almost out I finished what I was working on before going down. I couldn't find him, in the room at all. I walked back down the hall to ask my Mom where he was and she said in bed. As I turned around I noticed a head popping out of the suitcase. He was completely silent during the time I walked past him and back. If I hadn't looked closely in his bed I would have thought he was out.

He thought he was so funny! It took me another 20 mins to finally get him asleep.

Bounty from my Mom's amazing garden. I take no credit except for weeding the tomatoes.
This is all from one day and doesn't show everything that we have eaten over the harvest.

The boys enjoying the huge tomato from the Garden. Glad they take after me in the respect. Nothing better then a fresh tomato right off the vine.

Below are pictures of the boys and some of the animals at our house. The kitten showed in the below pictures was Percy, who was the cutest of the 4 we have. Unfortunately I hit him with my car, the boys have forgiven me but it was very upsetting for them and Colby still hasn't let me forget it. He will randomly remind me that I hurt Percy and that is not ok. He has grown very protective of the other kitties. We are not allowed to throw them out, at all. Which we do gently when they come inside, where they aren't allowed. Colby runs to rescue them before that happens. We miss Percy, he was the sweetest little guy!

Colin and Annabeth one of our rabbits.
(ok yes that is 2 Percy Jackson Names but hey we like the books)


The big boys had swimming lessons this fall. They both did really well and can't wait for another session. I think this will be our fall/winter activity.