Fall Fun

Friday night was a beautiful night and we had a sweet little Pumpkin party. The kids painted themselves, and pumpkins:) 

 Beautiful princesses!

 Saturday one of the local churches put on a fall festival and it was free to the community.. we took full advantage and had a great time. There were four bouncies so they went from one to another to another.. it was great, they wore themselves out! 

 

 Football throw in the tire...took a couple of tries, but he eventually nailed it.

This is the same train I had to drive at FP one year for our end of the year party. It is basically like a riding lawn mower with a shell of a train on it... well I could not take my foot off the clutch or it would die.. and the seat is not adjustable.. so my shorts legs and 2 hours later meant serious leg.calf cramps the next day! So, I am glad my children are enjoying this train and even more glad that I do not have to drive it!

My red raider

My Boba Fett 

I love Fall! I know not everyone participates in Halloween these days, but some of my fondest memories were my Halloweens growing up. The Elias family always celebrated in fun way, we had carnivals, trick er treating, haunted houses and I looked forward to it every year! Our costumes were not like they are today, they were either home made, or the cheezy plastic ones with the mask that the string always broke. I always voted for creative, home made ones. I unfortunately have not gone that route with the kids, they have come a long way in Halloween costumes! (And thank goodness bc I am not Martha)  The fun has started early this year.... I do this every year and by the time the actual Halloween holiday gets here we are tired of it!The kids love Halloween too.. Candy, festivals, dressing up and more candy... who would not love it!  EJ has the opportunity to dress up in her usual princess clothes and actually get away with it for a couple of weeks. This year Wyatt is a "storm trooper"( not that he has scene Star Wars,) but wanted to be one.. so bless it heart, his costume is hot.. and the weather is still not cool yet! The joys of living in the dessert.

Air Show

 The sexy B1

 WE saw some buddies! Brock and Hudson always get the kids excited.

 Inside one of the huge cargo planes.. it is amazing to me the size of these planes, the amount of cargo they carry and they can still get off the ground!

 EJ found a Monarch butterfly in the CAF gardens, she loves butterflies... she names them "Marina"

It was a beautiful day at the  air show.. It was cool, wet.. everything we have been praying for! It was great, the planes were able to fly and the excitement was there. There is nothing like an air show adrenaline rush, the fighter jets starting up and taking off.... I love it! Wyatt was a little scared of the loud noise, but once he saw his buddies he was "tough." EJ is like me.. loves the thrill of it!  They have an amazing show for our little town and we enjoy this weekend every year!

CBS plug

 Mrs. Jane reading to Emily June. I pull out the kids from school to attend CBS, it is the best program in town.  Such a neat  Bible study for women and I have meet some of my favorite people in this program! 

It is amazing when the kids come home and tell me stories I do not even know, they know more memory verses than I do (embarrassing as it is, it is true.) They know who God is, and I just pray everyday they will have their own relationship with Him and Love Him.
I have to say I look forward to my Mondays and Wednesdays... it blesses me to have this in my life. 

The Red Dragons

 Coach Chris and Zach.. Coach Chris might look a little frustrated?!

 The fun tunnel!

 Is he not the cutest Red Dragon you have ever scene?!

 Meema always makes games better. We are lucky all the grandparents are in town and get to support the kids.

Wyatt has a new soccer team this year.. the Red Dragons.. much better than the blue devils, since we have to PK kids on the team. Most of the kids have never played, but everyone loves it! I have to admit, watching soccer at this age is difficult for me.. yes, it is personal thing. I never say anything during the game but have such a hard time bc I am a little competitive and my son is scared of the ball. It is a hard thing to overcome! No, I am not one of those crazy moms, but realize I do need to get over this quick! I think one game they got beat 30-0 and Wyatt said, "This is so much fun, did you see how many goals we scored!" I love that he just sees it as pure fun! Zach is the coach and He is amazing with the kids.. I can say coaching is definitely one of his gifts. As the season goes along, they get better and better... thank goodness!

Another Month gone by!

 Happy FALL! I love our big pumpkin.. Papa surprised us with one! I have already had one smashed, I am thinking those rug rats tried to take this one but could not lift it.. really, what is the fun in pumpkin smashing? I wanted to put a  sign out that said " Have gun, will shoot pumpkin stealers..." but Z said that would just invite more. makes me so mad! Sweet Wyatt said, "Mom maybe it was because they did not have a pumpkin and we have three so they needed one, and it slipped out of their hands when they were trying to get in the car. We are suppose to share." I love his heart, EJ and were ready to be on the watchout all night to catch them!f

 A few seasonal pictures.. I took full advantage of "Orange day" I love theme days. it makes getting dresses so easy and fun in our house.

 Growing up.. WAY too fast... so big! Happy Orange Day! f

Just hanging around! Playing in Daddy's gym

 A fun ride! and good workout!

 Pull that tire.. this is what you do when they have too much energy!

 Abs... I need to learn how to do this, why to kids make it look so easy?!

 "Yellow" Day.. in our Belle dress

 Marissa's BDay party.. she had the Chick Fil A hookup.. Very cute.

 dancing with the cow

 cow games

 I know, this dress is a little "Little house on the prairie!"

 Looks like love, but it is really a choke hold then down to the ground.

 

Children's Fun Run.. always a sweet, fun event for a great cause. Midland Rehab center provides all kids of services and therapy for free to those in need. Great Family Fun Day.

EJ off on the run...

 There goes Wyatt!

 Wyatt actually surprised me with his hula hoop skills, I could never do it, he can!

 Papa made a surprise visit to see the kids run

 Line up!

 

 Daddy.. say cheese in the sun!

What have we been up too?! Soccer, Gymnastics, CBS, Birthday parties, Crossfit, Girls weekend, Football, and good old family time. I love Fall.. It is slowly starting to feel like fall. The kids love school, we are blessed with two wonderful teachers. This month flew by, but don't they all?! We have celebrated many birthdays.. still the favorite activity of the kids. Each time we go the ride home is always a discussion of what theirs is going to be like.. it has changed 100 times. This month we had hello kitty parties,dinosaur hunts,  Chick fil a.. the cow even showed up, and fireman.. where the kids got to ride around the block in a fire truck. Hard to beat! Wyatt asked his daddy one day, " Why can't you be something cool, like a fireman or policeman!"  They are heroes at all ages!
I had a wonderful Girls weekend that I did not realize how much I needed it until I went! My  Emily planned the entire thing, we were all told to meet in Houston and get on a flight at 10 am.. We had no idea where we were going. It was so much fun.. she had a limo waiting when we arrived at the airport and took up to a wonderful little get away called Amelia island. I could seriously live there. It was peaceful, beautiful and memorable! The girls made the trip. It was Em's sister in law (My adopted Sister in law), her neighbor (good friend), Em and me. We laughed so much it hurt. We meet the locals, we ate like queens, drank like college students, and did whatever we wanted. No schedule, no kids, no whining. Can you tell I am ready to go back?! This will become a annual event. Girl time is a necessity.. I just forgot how much of one!  Zach had the kids and did a great job so I really will not worry so much next time about leaving!