Happy Halloween 2013



Happy Halloween!  The kids were ready to go trick-or-treating as soon as they got home from school today.  We did go out a little earlier than normal as rain was in the forecast.  But thankfully, the rain held off and Reagan & Cooper were able to their bags full of candy.

the Artic Princess



 Ninja

 showing off his moves

 Headed out for some candy!

 Success!

 Candy from our next door neighbor Mr. Burl

 striking a pose

can you tell he liked being a ninja?

 

 one last stop!

 the traditional 1 piece of candy on Halloween night. Reagan opted to watch a cartoon instead of eating candy!

Picture Preview

If the preview photos are this amazing, I can't wait to see the rest!

 

photos by Bamber Photography

Race for the Cure

This morning, our whole family got up bright and early to walk in our city's Race for the Cure event.  It was a COLD, COLD, COLD day, but we had a fun time walking with our friend Tiffany.

Dressed in Pink

 Boys don't wear pink!

What's up with his silly smile?

 Mr & Mrs

 Tiffany, Cameron, Aaron, Tara, Cooper, Greg, Ava, Reagan & Gavin

 our reason for walking, Tiffany

 Cooper need a little lift through part of the race

 walking like a champ

 our view for the morning

 walking a 5k is tough stuff!

 pretty in pink

 getting a higher lift from dad

 finally, it's over

 just as pretty at the end of the race

Getting Better

Dad was moved to a rehab facility today to help him get back his strength.  The facility is closer to home and is less "sterile" than the hospital.  Hopefully, it won't be too much longer before he's back home and as good as new!

looking like a new man!

Worship Time

Reagan leads worship every week for the kids' program at church, but today, she and her team lead worship for the adults...on stage...in the large auditorium...in front of almost 500 people...for two services.  We are so proud of her.  She did amazing and we hope they get to lead our worship service again soon!

 

The Pumpkin Patch

We headed out for our annual trip to the pumpkin patch this morning.  We visited a new patch this year, one that had a 10-acre corn maze!  We had a great time!

Welcome to Maple Lane Farms

 Cooper was the only one in the mood to have his picture made today!

 Look how big he is!

 Her too!

 lost in the corn maze

 at certain markers, we had to answer questions to get a clue for directions out of the maze

 Cooper had to take a potty break!

 mom & Reagan

 the arial view of the corn maze

petting rabbits

 going down the big slide

 on the hay ride

 mom & Cooper

 trying to find the perfect pumpkin

Check out our previous visits:

2012

2011, 2011 part 2, 2011 part 3

2010

2009

2008

Check-Up

Time for the semi-annual dental visit for the kids!  They both had great reports ~ no cavities for either.  Just need to work on brushing a little bit better!

watching TV while waiting on the dentist to come check him

 getting a good cleaning

Surgery

Yesterday, Papaw had surgery to remove his kidney.  Surgery went well, but recovery is proving to be a little slower than we had hoped.  

taking a cat nap

 the dreaded breathing treatments!



Happy Birthday Greg!

Greg celebrated his birthday today.  After work and school, we ate dinner at O'Charley's and had a piece of caramel pie for dessert.

dad & his kids

Happy Birthday Greg!  We love you infinity x infinity!