Train tracks

Last week we started a new adventure... BRACES!

 

 

WOW!  Those train tracks are beautiful!

Good thing this mama has some sick days to spare, might need them for those monthly appointments... should we continue the Taco Tuesday Tradition?

Pumpkin Drilling

We tried something new with pumpkin carving this year... a drill.  We drilled holes in the pumpkins instead of cutting the pieces out.  We still scooped out the guts and then the drilling began!  BL was super excited to see his drill in such a creative tool.  Super fun, we love to try new techniques.

 

 

 

Photo Fun

On Sunday, we experimented with the camera and a little editing.  What a super cute little group!  I hope we can find a couple keepers.

YAKin'

We have YAKed over the last few weekends.  One year ago, we started our kayaking adventure in Wisconsin. Since then we have kayaked several times around the pond, a trip to Lake Lacey, again in Wisconsin on the Bark River, and ended a few weeks ago on the Des Moines River. 

Chicken vocabulary

As most of you know our oldest daughter has very thick hair and sheds ALL the time.  Sunday on the way to church, our youngest daughter declared that #1 was molting not shedding.  Giggle, giggle! She cracks me up.  We had a little chicken vocabulary lesson Sunday morning.  Chickens molt when they loose their feathers... we shed not molt. 

First day of School

Look out 4th and 6th grade, here we come!  The girls were super excited to start the new school year.  Brett moves to the Middle School this year, WOW! And Briley is in Mrs. Danley's class.  As for mom, year 2 in the Art Room.

Passion

Well for our little trick rider... her first season is complete.  She performed at the FBFRs this summer.  She giggles all the way the arena, from the hippodrome stand to the suicide drag... it's her passion!  Keep living your dream, sweetheart!