Reminder: Its that time again!

It’s time to wonder around the house and set your microwave clocks, oven clocks, radios in the bedrooms, watches, or anything else that doesn’t reset automatically back one hour this weekend due to daylight savings time change. The official change occurs 2:00 am Sunday!

Happy Halloween

Happy Halloween from our little pumpkins!

Happy Birthday Papaw Mike!

When we asked Jacob what is his favorite thing about Papaw Mike
His response was "He plays with me"
So here are some of the many photos we have of Papaw Mike playing with Jacob.

Looks like its time to update the Grandchildren photo!


Happy Birthday Papaw Mike.
We are looking forward to seeing you next month for Thanksgiving!

Happy Birthday Grandma Dorma

(Andrew with Grandma Dorma many years ago and then in June '09)

Happy Birthday Grandma Dorma....we hope that you have a wonderful birthday. We love you and are so anxious to come home to see you at Christmas!

(Jacob with Great Grandma Dorma in June '09 and Dec. '08)

Jacob with his "funny Grandma" as he refers to her. Every time he sees these pictures he just says..."OH that's my funny Grandma, she is soooo funny. "


Owen with Great Grandma Dorma. He was meeting her for the first time, and from the looks of it and his little smile he was so happy!

Say Cheese...Jacob

Lately, Jacob has been going through a bit of a rebellious side. For example, sometimes when we try to take a picture of him he won't look at the camera. We have to try and try to coax him to look. Well, this day he apparently wanted us to take a picture, as he looked up and said...
"Say Cheese Jacob"
The humor in this all is that is what we say to him. Recently he has even said to his brother....
"Say Cheese Owen" or even better is "Where is Jacob's nose Owen"...
again another phrase we say over and over when trying to get a good shot of Jacob. We will say where is Daddy''s nose Jacob, look at Daddy's nose!

Happy 8 Months Owen

As of today he has two bottom teeth coming in. He has been a wonderful "teether" no fevers, not much crankiness, and hasn't really expressed pain!




Owen is growing up so fast. He is pulling himself up on to things, crawling, babbling and eating some baby food now. Owen loves to play with Jacob. He is more interested in any toy, book or whatever else Jacob is doing than his own stuff.

Owen still prefers his favorite things like his blanket. Its a must for bed, not so much naptime, but he loves to cuddle up with his blanket for bedtime.

He is a very happy smiley baby. This day however, he wasn't going to smile for the camera. Mommy took the boys to the park earlier this week as the weather was beautiful. The minute the camera was out of his sight he would smile and giggle.

Happy 8 Months big boy!

Owen not so sure about the grass...

Owen LOVES the swings

Jacob enjoying the park

What better to do on a nice day in Iowa then go to our park!


Jacob enjoyed playing in the sand....

going down the slide....

then playing with some chalk!

Swing time...

Earlier this week we had a "few" days of nice weather....quickly the rain and cold reappeared though. We enjoyed the park for a while one day, and wanted to share some pictures that Mommy took while Daddy worked.

Owen LOVED swinging.

Talking and laughing at each other

Pulling Up

Owen has learned to pull himself up on things. He is growing so fast. He tries to keep up with big brother, and shows lots of interest in anything that Jacob does or plays with.
(Thanks again Grammy for the cute-festive jammies)

Naptime or Playtime??

Kellogg's $10 Toy Cash Voucher Rebate

Look for Toy Cash Tokens on specially marked Kellogg, Keebler & Cheez-It products. Print the online order form, after you have collected 5 Toy Cash Tokens send it in and you will receive a $10 Toy Cash Voucher (in the form of a check), offer expires 12/31/10.

Items Kellogg's has listed to specifically look for are:

• Keebler Sandies Simply Shortbread cookies (12 ct/16 oz)
• Keebler Sandies Chocolate Chip & Pecan Shortbread cookies (16 oz)
• Keebler Sandies Pecan Shortbread cookies
• Keebler Cookie Jingles
  
• Sunshine Cheez-It Party Mix (13 oz)
• Keebler Club Crackers (16 oz)
• Keebler Town House Original Crackers (16 oz)
• Keebler Club Snack Sticks Original Crackers (12 oz)
• Keebler Toasteds Party Pack Cracker Assortment (12 oz)
• Keebler Town House Flipsides Cheddar (11.7 oz)
• Keebler Town House Flipsides Original Crackers (11.7 oz)
• Keebler Sandies Dark Chocolate Almond cookies (14.5 oz)
• Keebler Town House Toppers Multi-Grain (13.5 oz)
• Keebler Sandies Cashew Shortbread (14.5 oz)
• Keebler Town House Flipsides Garlic Herb (11.7 oz)
• Keebler Town House Toppers Original Crackers (13.5 oz)
• Keebler Town House Toppers Garlic & Herb (13.5 oz)
• Rice Krispies Treats Marshmallow Squares
  

You can find Keebler, Cheez-It and Kellogg's coupons on Coupons.com and at Snackpicks.com!

6 years and counting...

Six years ago I made one of the biggest decisions of my life to commit myself fully and completely to the love of my life- it really was one of the best days of my life. So much has happened in these six years- when I think about it all it seems almost unbelievable. God has changed and shaped me more than I ever thought He could- and He has blessed me incredibly with a loving husband, two beautiful sons, and great family and friends. God has shown me what it really means to love and put it into practice. I heard this song on the radio recently and I felt it described my feelings about my hubby quite accurately- so I want to dedicate it to my incredible husband.

Happy Anniversary.......
I love you Honey!

Well, I know there’s a reason
And I know there’s a rhyme
We were meant to be together
That’s why
We can roll with the punches
We can stroll hand in hand
And when I say it’s forever
You understand

That you’re always in my heart
You’re always on my mind
And when it all becomes too much
You’re never far behind
And there’s no one that comes close to you
Could ever take your place
‘Cause only you can love me this way

I could’ve turned a different corner
I could’ve gone another place
But I’d a-never had this feeling
That I feel today
Yeah

And you’re always in my heart
You’re always on my mind
When it all becomes too much
You’re never far behind
And there’s no one that comes close to you
Could ever take your place
‘Cause only can love me this way

And you’re always in my heart
You’re always on my mind
And when it all becomes too much
You’re never far behind
And there’s no one that comes close to you
Could ever take your place
‘Cause only you can love me this way

Only you can love me this way

Thoughts for the day....

People are often unreasonable, irrational, and self-centered.
Forgive them anyway.

If you are kind, people may accuse you of selfish, ulterior motives.
Be kind anyway.

If you are successful, you will win some unfaithful friends and some genuine enemies.
Succeed anyway.

If you are honest and sincere people may deceive you.
Be honest and sincere anyway.

What you spend years creating, others could destroy overnight.
Create anyway.

If you find serenity and happiness, some may be jealous.
Be happy anyway.

The good you do today, will often be forgotten.
Do good anyway.

Give the best you have, and it will never be enough.
Give your best anyway.

In the final analysis, it is between you and God. It was never between you and them anyway.

~Mother Teresa

Warmer Special for October

This is the special warmer for the month of October.
Email for more information....


" Autumn is a second spring, where every leaf is a flower. "

Happy 7 Months Owen

We see it...

Owen is starting to get his first tooth in. Its barely in and the camera would not capture it yet; however, as soon as the little tooth comes in we will post a picture!

Update on Stormy!

We are so touched by the amount of people that across the US and Canada come to our family blog by "googling" Stormy's name everyday.

Stormy's accident was on July 27th, its hard to believe that its been over two months already. Stormy was voted as Homecoming Queen for her high school. Stormy is at Children's Hospital and receives daily rehab therapy. Stormy has progressed a lot in the past week. They are giving her buttons to push, one yes and one no. She answered all the questions right so now it's just a matter... of talking. We all know she's there.

God is still in the miracle business. Keep fighting Stormy! We all love you and are praying for you daily!

Her parents and sisters write more updates on Facebook as well as a CaringBridge site.


"Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them." Mark 11:24