Christmas cookies

Making sugar cookies with the kids

and Jack discovers SUGAR!!!

Jetta is not amused at Jackson's fingerprints in the cutouts

At the neighbors' farm earlier that day... 

Boo!

We couldn't have asked for better weather Halloween night! And what a fun night it was!! Grandma Shirley brought the kids trick-or-treating on Main Street and then we all met up at Katie and Jake's for neighborhood tricks and treats, ending with a smorgasbord of yummy treats for all. Grandpa John and Grandma Jeanne joined us, as did Greg and Sharmin.

This was Jetta's first year wearing a spooky costume and Jackson's first time trick-or-treating, even though he pretty much just wanted to push the wagon. Jonathan is a real pro by now, and led the way! Little cousin Emmy was as cute as can be on her first Halloween, just like she is every time we see her.

Hope you had a fun night!

Junior cheerleader

She's on her way!!

October 08

We've been busy - apparently too busy to take pictures! I really need to break out the camera more often. Hoping to get a new camera soon. Our video camera pics just don't cut it.

Here's a few from this month.

Holy moly, what a goalie! And that ref looks familiar! ;)
Jetta was a great junior cheerleader - Go HUD!
Haircuts for all! Before above, after (and during) below

Time for School!

The kids headed to school this week. My baby girl is a big kindergartner now! Jetta's loving every minute of it - THREE recesses, bus rides, art projects, new books to read, new friends.... she's in heaven.

Jonathan's in 4th grade - his last year of elementary school and he's excited to use the school planner/calendar now. Teaching those study habits early! My how time flies...

Summer Wrap Up

Where has the summer gone? We've been busy and had a great summer. Jonathan enjoyed summer camp, Jetta made it through her last days of preschool, and Jack keeps growing. He's one now and love anything round - BALL!!

Here's a photo review of this summer....

Ferry ride to Oak Island, North Carolina

Surfer Dude ... Did great on the boogie board!

Jetta the Scientist at the Wilmington Children's Museum

Pirate Jack hammin' it up on the beach!

Sand castle cake to celebrate last day of summer

Let's eat that cake!!

Ain't summer fun!?!?

Our little ballerina

Jetta's recital was a great success. The theme was "Candy" and she was so sweet!

Get outside!

With the nice weather comes the crazy schedule, but we're loving the sun and the fresh air! Last week we took the kids biking (even Jackie got in on the action!) and soccer started up again. The last pic is one Jetta took at a soccer game. Ha! Ready or not, here we go!

Kindergarten Round-Up was a success!

Jetta had a great time and is ready for next fall!

Hoppy Easter!

Had a nice time in Minnesota for Easter. The kids really enjoyed coloring and finding their eggs. Mommy's favorite was when Jonathan and Jetta filled the sink to test out the swim goggles from their baskets! Never a dull moment around here.

What a winter!

How much more can we take?
This was taken in the fresh December snow - the kids were loving it! Well, okay, maybe not Jack!