Her mischievious face

Pumpkins

We went to the pumpkin patch after church on Sunday and got a couple of pumpkins. Olivia picked one out for Bitty Baby and Baby sister. She even picked out a gourd for Jackson. We put up our scarecrows and Halloween decorations too. I love Halloween. This year she wants to be a cheerleader.

Jackson will be a pumpkin. I feel like I am going to be a pumpkin as well!

Jacob is 4

We had a great time as always at Jacob's birthday party. Olivia ran around for 4 hrs...having fun on the hay rides, bounce house, making smores, face painting and her and daddy rode around on the ATV like old times. They both miss riding on the ATV. Jacob, Happy Birthday!

Brad's new baby.....for the meantime!

Brad bought a 1993 mustang convertible and picked it up this past weekend when he went to South Bend to see Notre Dame play with his buddies. He has been looking at these types of cars for forever. He was so proud pulling it into the garage. Olivia loves riding in it with her sunglasses on. It was really nice yesterday, so we all took a nice family ride. By looking at the forecast it doesn't look like we are going to have many more days of convertible weather...but who knows. Today he is taking it in and getting it detailed. He calls it his baby...

Olivia down for a few days

Last Wednesday I picked up Olivia from pre-school and when we got home she asked to go take her nap. When she got up she had a fever and it lasted until Saturday afternoon. I took her into the doctor on Friday and after looking at her and testing her for the flu...she just had a viral infection. She still has a cough, but no fever. We watched a lot of movies..to say the least. Jackson kept her company on many occasions. Glad your better, honey. Thanks Sharyl and Dave for coming down and letting me rest for a little moment while you played with her.

Soccer Team picture

We had to be at soccer practice last Saturday at 8:15 am for our team photo. Olivia is enjoying being silly with her new friends on her team. It's nice seeing her develop new friendships, and I think she has a new crush on a little boy on her team called, Brody. She follows him around and says she likes him b/c "he falls down a lot". Last week she had to actually introduce me to him in person. It was really cute. Soccer has been an overall good time, we definitely won't sign her up again in the near future....she prefers dance and swimming WAY more than this sport at this time. But it's been fun and adorable to watch the unique personalities on the field. It's also been nice seeing Brad out there as Asst Coach. He is great with kids. Only 3 weeks left.

Our 8th Anniversary

We didn't get to have our date for our anniversary on Sept 8th as planned b/c Brad came down with Bronchitis and was really sick for like 9 days. Last week while Olivia was at Pioneer Club we went and had a nice dinner together. The dessert was calling my name as was the bread..but I am trying to be good and passed on both. It's been a wonderful 8 years. It's amazing how fast the time is going and that were about to bring another life into this world. God has really blessed us and we are very grateful for his new mercies and grace each day. I am not to keen on my appearance in this anniversary picture..but I had to post to savor the pregnant memory.

With much love, Boo- Michele

Choo-Choo's Birthday

A few weeks back we went home to Michigan City to celebrate my dad's birthday. Olivia had fun making cupcakes with grandma and enjoyed giving him the ceramic turtle that she made for him at "Color Me Mine". Hope you had a nice birthday Dad! We love you!

Pioneer Club

We also started Pioneer Club through our Church every Wednesday evening. Olivia is in the Scooter's class. In Pioneer Club they do crafts, play games, hear a Bible story, have snacks and learn a lot of new things about God by memorizing scripture. Her teacher's name is Miss Erica who she already loves. Each week they meet with the same friends. This past Wednesday night was the ice cream social and she had a great time. I really love our church. It is so nice to see so many of the same children week after week and knowing most of the teachers/people is such a blessing. Pretty much the majority of the kids who participate in soccer also do Pioneer Club. Pioneer Club goes up to 3rd grade I think. Were going to have a busy fall!!

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