Free Range ~ Making a Difference

The boys joined in feeding the homeless Thanksgiving dinner for a second year. Since they are now considered "experienced," they were responsible for 3 tables (24 guests!) Their duties consisted of greeting guests, serving the dinner, refilling drinks, and offering dessert, coffee, and hot chocolate. They also cleared the table as needed. I stood back and only guided when necessary. They definitely were some of the hardest and youngest servers there.

Tis the Birthday Season

And so we begin the birthday season...12 family birthdays in 3 months, not to mention Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years, anniversaries, and a vacation of a lifetime!

Orange Gingham and Pippi Tails...

Everyone says she acts and looks just like me, so why not dress her like me??

The Cow Whisperer

We finally had a free weekend to escape to the farm for a laid back country weekend. Unfortunately, as soon as we arrived a suffering cow was spotted "stuck in the muck" by Will. This horrible Texas drought leaves quick sand like rings around all the drying lakes. Sometimes a cow goes in for a drink and can''t turn around quick enough to escape.

Will would not leave her side, feeding her nuggets and keeping some fresh water by her mouth to drink. We think she has been there for days and by the time our renter's ranch hand showed to pull her out, she could no longer walk.

After a quick prayer, our good byes, and a few more nuggets, we had to walk away. A tough thing for any kid to witness :(

Happy Halloween

The boys managed to get in 5 games of bowling and tons of errands with me as Fran had preschool today and the elementary was out for a teacher inservice day. They each had 1 strike and a handful of spares. We then hurried home to put the finishing touches on the house and run down for our block party.

Our Top Gun pilot, Skeleton Princess and Anakin could not wait to fill their baskets with candy. Happy Halloween!

Halloween Eve

Just after dusk, we had over 30 neighborhood kids and quite a few adults show up for a Halloween movie under the stars. We all watched Spooky Buddies in our drive way on the most amazing Halloween Eve. A million stars, temps cool but not too cold, and unlimited popcorn.

Thank goodness there is no school tomorrow because we all need to sleep in after this rowdy night!

Pumpkin Time

After finding the perfect pumpkin, we all sketched a few designs and decided on the perfect face. Here is to a perfect LONG Halloween weekend!