Isn't this a sweet picture of Chip and his cousin Colter? They were walking around the yard and I happened to snap this adorable photo. Many times I miss the good shot, but this time got lucky!

The Mysterious Case of the Five Minute Snow Storm

Remember the snow we had as a kid? The kind where you walked level with the tops of fence posts? And actually had enough snow to make a big enough snowman to support a full size carrot nose? Well, it just seems like we don't get that kind of snow anymore. I really think that's a shame and wish my kids could experience a good old blizzard once or twice. Let me just say, though, that catching snowflakes on your tongue doesn't require a foot of snow. It doesn't even matter if it melts as soon as it hits the ground. There's no way around it...that snowflake tastes good! Chip found that out this month when we had a few flakes drift to the ground. What fun!!

Check out that dangerously pointed tongue. It could do some serious damage to any snowflake dumb enough to get close!

Hard Workin' Man

Luke has been working at KOFO Radio since the beginning of September. He works every Friday night and some weekends, running the board for area football game broadcasts. This means that he makes sure all the commercials run at the proper time and that the sports announcer knows when to talk and when to hush up. He caught on to his new responsibilities very quickly and does a fabulous job. We are so proud of him for how hard he has worked this fall! Who knows? He may fall in love with radio and have a life-long career in the making.

Happy Birthday, Nick!!

Now you all know what I'm going to say, don't you? Sure you do, just look at the title of this post. It says 'Happy Birthday, Nick!' so now I'm obligated to emote about how fast time flies and how can it be possible that he's another year older and on and on. It might be predictable but it's also maddeningly true. This year passed even faster than the last one, I believe. Be that as it may, Nick is truly a delight to have around, no matter his age. He is a wonderful kid who lights up any room he's in. (Sounds kinda like his mom, huh? ;o) Well, maybe not.) Tim and I couldn't be prouder of our 14 year old young man. Happy Birthday, Nick! We love you!

I couldn't wait to share the very first ever-to-be- seen picture of Luke in his basketball jersey!

Basketball practice started this week and can best be termed 'grueling.' He's hanging in there, though, and will reap the benefit of all that work when games start soon.

We couldn't be more proud of our very own Wellsville High School EAGLE!

GO, LUKE!

Happy Halloween!

We only had two kidlets dress up for Halloween this year. We all went trick or treating, but Luke and Nick were just along for moral support. I'm sure they'll find their hands into Tyler's or Chip's loot at some point, but that's another story.

Tyler chose to be a zealous KU fan. Of course, he chickened out on the full-fledged face paint at the last moment, so I guess he's just a so-so KU fan. Which is fine with me. Chip was a clown, complete with smudged red nose and frizzed out rainbow hair. They both got lots of candy. First thing I need to do is sort it all out and make sure none needs to be eaten by me to be sure it's safe. After all, that's a parent's job. I'm just thinking about their well-being, after all.