Carving Pumpkins

Last Monday (for FHE) we carved our pumpkins. All the boys were eager to play with the knives, but only Mommy and Daddy did, although Levi did get one try.
Riley especially liked the feel of the pumpkin guts.

Pizza Party

If you were having a pizza party and knew that 20 adults and 30 kids were going to be there, how many large pizzas would you order?? Really, I'd like to know. Thank you.

Blank post?

Apparently my last post was blank? So sad. I hope this one isn't, although I don't have anything to say.

Before I had kids, especially little boys...

I'm copying Aunt Hannah's post idea (thanks Hannah).
Before I had kids, especially little boys:

I figured I'd have tons of little girls (like 8 of them) to dress up, thankfully I don't. I wouldn't trade my boys for anyone or anything.
I was pretty selfish and focused on me because, let's face it, the world revolved around me.
I didn't worry so much about commercials on television. They are horrible now!
I didn't know what monster trucks were.
I fit into my skinny size 4 jeans. Now... Ha!!!
I would take the time to make a healthy salad.
I didn't have to sweep the floor 3 times a day and vacuum constantly.
I wondered why everyone said I talked too much as a kid... I couldn't have been that bad. (I TOTALLY get it now!)
I had no idea how fascinated I would be over simple things.
I stayed away from dirt, mud, bugs, flea infested kitty cats, spiders, etc. Now, I still try to avoid all of those as much as possible.
I imagined they'd be so obedient and sit quietly at church. How do people manage to train their kids to do that??
I wore nylons, solid black or white, and high heels. Now I have to make sure I'm completely covered and wearing fast shoes, and something to hide the goobers they're going to track all over me.

The list could go on and on. You get the idea. My little boys are a true delight and I am so very glad that I am their Mama. They are funny little boys who need lots of love, and I will happily give it to them. Matt's super fabulous too, so we'll count him also! Love you boys!

So pretty!!!

Yesterday Matt put me in charge of getting the boys ready for church. I doubt he'll have me do that again. Isn't Dylan pretty????

Aunt Jane came to visit! She lives in Japan with her Marine husband. She brought her sweet daughter, Samantha. She is a very good friend and aunt!! She's always fun to play with!

Updates please

I'll update my blog soon.. really. In the meantime, maybe Isaac and Amy could update theirs. :-) And Jeanette, and Karen, and anyone else that needs too... I just don't want to list everyone... there are so many! Okay, that's all.