Nana Visits

My parents typically make their annual visit in September, but Dad couldn't this year. When I told the kids that Nana was coming, they were thrilled. We shopped a lot. More shopping than I've done probably since her last long visit! It was fun.
The weather (common theme in my blogs this year) was supposed to stay nice (70's) during her stay, but every time I checked the forecast it was downgraded to cooler temps, rain and lots of clouds. I thought this was the year that we realy deserved an indain summer--God has a different plan. Well, the funny part about this is that my mom NEVER packs warm enough clothes. I keep a couple warm sweaters for her, but its never enough. She did, however, pack berry picking attire consisting of my dad's brush pants for hunting and an old denim shirt. It was slightly embarassing when she walked out the front door, but worth it when she came home with huge bowls of wild blackberries! She canned 3 big batches of jam and took almost every jar with her. We even made a lower-sugar version for the first time and it was great.

Happy 3rd Birthday Colden

Colden Thomas, you are still our 'angel baby'! We are so blessed by your kind spirit, and so are many others. Sometimes you lose your way, especially with your brother, but you are learning to share so nicely and teaching your brother how to play and say words. I love when you sing the 'Fruit of the Spirit' for me and ask me to tell you stories about Jesus at bedtime or in the car. I love how you tell me what patience means(being content to wait) and how you sometims mix up parents and children in Eph 6:1. You are doing so well learning how to get your pants on (even though its funny when you come out of the bathroom carrying your clothes!). And I love the silly game you like to play where you switch our names and we pretend to be someone else.

Happy Birthday my big 3 year old boy. Daddy, Blakely and I love you so much.

Birthday Party!

We had a birthday party for Colden while Renee, Lydia and Henry were still visiting. Almost all of Colden's best friends were able to come.
All Colden wanted for his birthday was ice cream! So, in addition to the Heath Bar cupcakes that I made, the kids all made their own ice cream sundaes.