It was a fun night with family and friends and a beautiful evening for Trick or Treating.  Hope you had a wild ride on this Happy Halloween! 

   If you know me, you know I pretty much geek out around the holidays, starting especially with Halloween.  Pumpkins, fall leaves, bonfires and Trick or Treating provided a childhood of the best memories - which I only hope will hold true for generations to come. 
    These are some costumes we've donned from years past, making me excited to ride into 2018 with a scream... 

   We can't wait to put our costumes on this year and race around for all the fun.  We hope you and yours have a Spooky and Spectacular Halloween!!! XOXO 

     Our two older boys have had braces for a little time now - and our younger two have gone on and on about how they wished they had them, as well. (Crazy, I know.)  
     We thought they were too young, but little did we know after a consultation with the orthodontist, they were ready to go.  It was a big day with their older brothers, grandparents and even our daughter's bestie coming to surprise her and hold her hand.  No normal family does this, (we know) but their orthodontist and staff are just about the most fabulous people on earth - and allowed all of our wild crew to be there...

     Love and Thanks to Dr. Gladwell and his Wonderful staff and to Sweet Saleece for surprising Lauren Elizabeth with your visit.  It's going to be a fun few years of silvery smiles - and we just can't wait to see them in the end.

    They say you marry your parents.  This has always seemed crazy to me and completely illogical until times like last week take place on our trip to Washington D.C.
     To watch both my husband and my dad become completely giddy over all the history and "teachable moments" while walking and talking with the kids, would be an understatement.  From the White House to just about every museum and monument known to mankind, it was truly something to behold.       

     So, this is how I felt after walking 8,530 miles in a day, but it was worth it.  The kids learned a lot and seemed to enjoy the time with Adam and Dad.  Mom and I tried to keep up, but nothing compared to those two.  
     There's no telling what adventure we'll embark on next...and as amazing as D.C. was, I can only imagine what history will take place in the future.

     Having three boys in a row is a wonderful thing.  Boys love, fight, play and make pretty much every minute of the day action packed.  I used to wonder (scratch that) dream of what it would be like to have a little girl, though.  Giggles and braiding hair, dresses and bows...I thought we'd never get to experience the joy of it all.
    Then, nine years ago, she arrived...bringing more than we ever could've imagined.  She's found the greatest and sweetest friends and truly lives life to the fullest.
     Just recently she went to a cheer team sleepover that took my breath as soon as we walked in the door.  If you could've taken every girl's dream and made them all come true, this is what the night entailed.  I can't imagine what amount of work the team mom put into it, but it was one of the best times of Lauren Elizabeth's life as she played and danced the night away.
     Thank You, Kristie and everyone who made the night such an incredible time.  It meant more than you'll ever know.