Girl's Weekend!

And what a weekend it was! With 3 of my girlfriends, no kids and having the ability to do whatever we wanted - priceless.

I got into Florida on Thursday night and we didn't leave for Savannah til Saturday am. So, I was able to see the kids, husbands, neighbors, in-laws and church friends. It was wonderful!

The Guys (Drew, Dave & Greg) My Boys (Quinn & Nick)

Ashley and Baby Sammy

Robert & Will

They look harmless don't they?

Happy Halloween!

Bright and early Friday morning Colin and Addi were dressed in their Halloween costumes and ready to go!
I had been talking to Addi about Halloween, trick-or-treat, costumes, kids, candy, etc. and didn't think we was quite "getting it". But, thanks to Dora, Calliou and Kai-Lan she knew full well what she was in for and how to do it well by 3pm.
We went to The Sterk's for dinner, then went to two church "Trunk-or-Treat"'s and stopped by a few houses along the way. Aunt's Tammy and TiTi & Nathan joined us in the fun too!
The kids were so cute! Kaya was a monkey, Addi was a ballerina and Colin was a pumpkin.
Addi (the "professional" trick-or-treater) marched right up to the front door, yelled "trick-or-treat", put her candy in her basket, said "gamp you" (otherwise knows as thank you) and ran off to the next house. Kaya (the "mature" and "seasoned" trick-or-treater was a bit more laid back) and Colin had a great time being held the whole time.
All in all, it was a very fun night for every one of us.

Funny Daddy...

It's Fall Y'all!

One of the only things I like about Michigan (other than people), FALL.
Fresh cider and donuts, falling leaves - their beautiful colors, the way they smell, the way they crunch when you step on them, hay rides, Halloween and Thanksgiving...

Schwallier's Country Basket




Robinette's Apple Haus




At Home

Colin's first hair cut

I knew this would happen! I KNEW this would be the hair cut that transformed my baby into a little boy. I was right. :(
Thanks to my sister Tammy, he sure looks cute!

House Pics

Yea! Our computer is fixed! Here are some of the photos you've all been asking for:
(Sorry, pics uploaded from the inside out...?)
*Coming soon - Colin's room and Re-done entry way.*

Our Room



Addi's Room



(Re-done) Bath



Living room




(Re-done) Kitchen





Our House

More Computer Drama...

So, Matt tried to hook up the computer this morning and even though the hard drive is fixed, the computer is STILL not working.
So, unless someone can lend their IT skills or computer with babysitting there will continue to be no updates. :(
This makes me sad b/c there is so much to share with you!)

Quick update on Colin -
Our guy is now 8.5 months old! He weighs over 20lbs, is in size 3 diapers, sitting on his own and is beginning to reach, rock and pull himself up to his knees. It won't be long before he figures out how to crawl!
He has 4 teeth and is in the process of popping thru more! He says Da Da and plays a wicked game of one handed peek-a-boo! He is still such a happy, funny boy!