OK...so we have been busy......doing what, I am not sure. But it seems like we have been very busy. I guess we are just trying to "stay ahead of the game" as they say. For the last 3 weekends, we have been working hard at putting up our Christmas lights. For those that have seen our "work", you know it takes alot of time. Paul basically has almost 5000 lights outside. We'll include some pictures of it after the big lighting "ceremony" next week. The weather has been great as we all worked as a family to get the lights on the house and in the bushes. Paul & I were stating how we enjoy doing this with our kids and hope they enjoy this family tradition.
The kids continue to do well. We have all been struggling with coughs and colds for almost 3 weeks though. We finished up soccer season and are taking a break until after Christmas. Reagan will then start basketball on Saturdays and ballet on Wednesdays. Ryan & Riley will probably do some gymnastics. We are off to Paul's grandmother's house next week for Thanksgiving....HOPE EVERYONE HAS A BLESSED THANKSGIVING!!! We have so much to be thankful for. Then we are in the plans for Miss Riley's big 2nd birthday!!!!!
Here are some photos of recent events.....

OK...trying to get three kids to sit and smile is an almost impossible task, due mostly to the little one on the end. Believe it or not, this is the ONLY picture that they were actually able to get of all three. Riley would not sit or stand for any more. I praise the Lord that we were able to get this. They look so sweet....never would have guessed what a horrible, stressful time that was!
Dad's Day at Ryan's preschool....
Dad's Day and Lunch at Reagan's school.......
Ryan's new pirate outfit
Ryan....as Buzz Lightyear