Apple Picking

Amy, Sara,Erin and kids came over last Friday to help pick apples from my trees. We have so many and there are still more up there! We had lunch together (complete with apple muffins) and then had our weekly prayer time. It is so great to have Erin back with us for a little while. She really is one of us sisters and we appreciate her so much.

Its not over...

We are still waiting for our house to sell. There have been some close calls but no definite offers as of yet. The good news is that the house we want hasn't sold either. Here are a few photos of the one we want to buy.(one block from Amy and across the street from the school!)

Back yard views

Back entrance area

Animal Antics

Ocean didn't go to summer camp this year but she attended Gramma Charlottes Zoo Days throughout the summer! They would spend the day in Sara's back yard with the rabbits, cats, dogs and even the horses. Ocean got her riding lessons and horsecare classes and became quite proficient at both. Thanks Mom for the experience, the fun and the learning.

A day in our life

Ocean so wants a baby sister...sorry kiddo, holding Casendra will have to do.

Jake and Bella, these two are trying to provide us with a dog hair carpet but we love them anyway.
We love our hammock and have now added a second one to the yard!

Baseball

Ocean joined the community baseball team this spring...her attendance was not stellar (my fault) but she enjoyed herself immensly when she was there, her skills improved (she now can throw a fast and accurate over hand, something her mother has yet to accomplish) and she bats like a champion! There team didn't lose a single game!

the Many faces of Brad

fun with family

One of the best things about my new job is the time during the day that it gives me to be at home...I finally get to be the babysitter once in a while instead of asking for a babysitter.