Luke had his last t-ball game last Saturday and we ended the season with a t-ball party at McDonalds. The kids had a blast while the parents were sooo thankful the season was over. We were all not too fond of our "coach"

On Sunday of last week we ventured off to drive around Canyon lake and the hills around the lake. We came to a point in the road where it turned to dirt and said Rosevelt Dam was in 29 miles. So we thought- what the heck, it's only 29 miles. Well- 29 miles is a LONG time on a winding dirt road, but it was worth it. There were several "one lane" bridges that we had to cross and we came upon this cave that you could hike to but Luke was asleep so we settled for pictures instead.

Here is the other side of the dam. I couldn't get a good picture of it. We luckily were able to get home on a paved road which was very welcomed.

So for the few people who actually read our blog most of you know that I made the decision to go back to work. I was truly blessed to have found a wonderful job at a Primrose working in the infant room and Luke is able to attend pre-school there. I absolutely LOVE it!!! It is a brand new school that just opened on the 10th and we don't have any babies yet so I am working in the office and helping out where needed but patiently waiting for babies as I have baby fever and hope to cure it with this. Luke loves his school and loves having mommy there too!

Juven's parents drove in yesterday and today we took them to an old ghost town that use to mine gold. They have horse back riding, train ride, and underground mining tours. We did the train ride and had a blast. I, of course, did not have my camera... Tomorrow we are planning on taking them to see Sedona as it is our favorite place in Arizona. I will defiantly have my camera for that!! Hope everyone has a safe and Happy Thanksgiving!!!

I know I need to update!! working on it!!!

Happy Halloween

THis was the best Halloween I think I've ever had! This was really the first time Luke has been Trick-or-Treating and he was a pro!! Last year we had just moved here and had no idea where to go and weren't in a neighborhood with kids and before that he was too scared or too young.

He ran up to every door and really played it up!!!

Funny think is he really doesn't like candy!! He just likes suckers but he LOVED getting to push all the doorbells!!

Some new friends from t-ball came over and we all had a blast!

All Saints Parade

I know these are hard to see but Luke is right by the iron fence in the black "knight" costume. This was the "All Saints Parade" at pre-school.. The kids marched from their building through the offices of the church to trick-or-treat and then down to the sanctuary to sing the parnts a couple of songs. I didn't know they were singing and didn't have my video camera but got some video on my digital camera. SOOOOO cute and no one but me probably thinks it was as cute... as I had tears streaming down my face during the entire march and performance. Don't know if any of you rember 2 Halloweens ago when I missed his costume parade at day care and how distrought I was over it. Well- I soaked in every minute of it today!!!! I just can't believe how blessed we are to have this precious child in our lives. He is truely an angel sent from above to fill our hearts with so much love and happiness. (As all your children are as well). I just had several years that I never thought I would be able to have these experiences and am so gratefull every minute of every day to have them... even when we are having a 3 year old moment : )

Introducing "Super Luke"

So last night I was in the kitchen cleaning up from dinner and Luke and Juven were playing in our room when all of the sudden they got really quiet and then this is what I get...







Luke with softball socks pulled up to his thighs, a shell necklace, a cape made from a blanket, a "Reeces" hat, and my sunglasses, yet this child will not try on his Halloween cosutme. Go figure. Maybe we should wear this for Halloween?

Luke had to go to the doctor yesterday to get a vaccine booster and his flu shot and did it like a champ. No tears! So I took him to play at the playground at the mall and we had a blast!

Here is a pic of Luke playing at the mall playground a few months ago with Evan and Dylan.

I don't have a lot to report other than I am sooo beat down with the Cowboys and the lack of playing they are doing.

Luke playing with Big REd.

Luke being silly.

Mommy and Luke being Silly.

I do have to report how proud I am of how much Luke had learned in pre-school. He has a new job now of saying the prayer before we eat. He learned it at school and it is soooo special. He also wanted to play "school" tonight and like at school assinged a special job for Juven and I to do. I was the "flag holder" so I had to pretend to hold the flag and he said, "Okay, now put your hand on your heart" and he started saying the Pledge of Allegiance". Juven and I were shocked and proud. He also appointed Juven the "snack helper" so Juven had to pretend to pass out snacks. He is really loving school and we have seen such a positive change in him. Such a big boy.