Okay what was supposed to be up here at the top of this long update is at the bottom so if you don't have time fore any thing else go to the bottom of today's posts. Love you all don't laugh to hard!

Scott earned his Webelos.

Scott brought a fish home from the Fathers and Sons. Joshua a Frog!
(Can I turn these after i'v put them on the page?)

Joshua turned 6.

I just love this picture.

We went to the lake.

A Staples Family reunion

Scott's Arrow of Light and Cross over ceramony it's official he is a Boy Scout.

Scott's 11?!

We had a Brewer family reunion.

Benjamin turned 9.

Uncle Brent and Grandma Wilson shared memories and stories from Samoa when we opened the Samoan treasure box.

Scott got a little creative with a pen. No wonder Caleb still draws on himself!

Xela introduced Caroline to Oreo's. What are big sisters for?

Halloween was a scream. Scott was the Man in Black or Dread Pirate Roberts from the "Princess Bride. Benjamin was a Ninja. Joshua was Yoda until he discoverd that he didn't like wearing make up at which point he thought that Obi-wan was a good idea. Caleb was of course a Vampire, very scary. Xela was an Elephant ballerina . The Elephant was a concession on her part she would not have been very warm as a little girl ballerina. Caroline was Cheer Bear (Thanks to D&J for the costume!)

Xela loves bows. Now if she would just leave them in!

Benjamin and Caroline agree its been a crazy summer we are ready for a long winters nap!




Caleb is just faking here, oh that he did just fall asleep any where, on the other hand Joshua drops where ever he is, and getting him to his bed is heavy.

So as you have probably noticed I haven't posted for a while. I claim no good excuses only that I have been overwhelmed with my chosen vocation of motherhood. We might also throw in temporary insanity and of course permanent bedlam. So why today? Last night for family home evening we started our Thanksgiving tree. I have so much to be thankful for I couldn't help but share the biggest joys in my life. My husband, children, and of course you my brothers, sisters and parents. (The in-laws or in-loves as i prefer are included in the above list. Hope you don't mind if I claim you that way I hate distinguishing I'd rather there not be a distinction I love you all!) You all inspire me with what you accomplish and who you are! Thank you Thank You, Thank you, Thank you, Thank you.......