All Tied Up!

How time flys! It seems like only yesterday we were teaching Toby how to walk, but now his little hands are learning to tie his own shoes. (of course, it's easier to learn on mom's boots with Looonnnng laces!) Funny how life has a way of reminding you that they only need help for a short time, and then they can 'double-tie' without ever needing you.

A new addition

Well. Here we are again with the 'gift that keeps on giving'. For those of you who don't know, or have never seen this exquisite lady adorned in our house, let me exlpain. Ten or more years ago someone (we're still not sure who) left this in our house. Since then, she has 'visited' several other homes including, but not limited to, the Mosers, Reeds, Willies, and Bentleys. She has a canny way of hiding herself when she goes to visit so that she doesn't bother anyone....for awhile. She has been placed above toilets, in refrigerators, in beds, and thanks to that Bentley family, she has even swam (with a floatie) in our pool. However, like a dog that can't get lost, she always finds her way home. We're glad to have her back.....sorta. Anyone want to invite us over for dinner?!

Our babies are growing up!

Well, here it is, November 11: Veteran's Day, and boy am I starting to feel like a veteran...raising all these boys. Although with half of them being taller than me, when does a mother stop calling them, "boys"?

Josh was able to celebrate his birthday by not having math, which was a real treat, and going to drivers ed. ~Afterwards we ate a bountiful dinner of steak, mashed potatoes, green beans, rolls and deviled eggs which was Josh wanted. (We (they) :) ate almost every bit of it. (2 1/2 pounds of steak, 4 pounds of potatoes, half a dozen eggs, and a dozen rolls.) Did I mention the chocolate cake with cream cheese frosting?

~Julie

Happy Halloween Y'all!!

Trick or treating is beginning to wind down for the three older boys, but this year Toby was in rare form!! He finally got the idea that this was the only night that he could not only talk to strangers, but also take candy from them!!! Tom and I got in on the festivities too by dressing up like a sailor and a geisha. guess which one dressed as what?! This is my dad's naval suit when he was in the Navy in Vietnam.