KID UPDATE

Lots of little happenings are going on at our house, so I thought I'd share a few tidbits. 

Big C has been doing some work for a friend who happens to be a photographer. Our friend posted this photo of him cutting cement on Facebook with the caption, 'Muy Macho!' I just couldn't resist stealing it. It is truly a cool photo!

Husband at work!

 My sister's son just got baptized yesterday and we went up to be there with him. I love to see my kids together with their cousins. I loved my cousins growing up and want the same fun friendships for them!

Cousins are the best!

 Little C is not really into scouting, but he does it because he is supposed to. His leader is amazing and has really helped him get going and caught up to where he needs to be. He just got 9 merit badges and his First and Second Classes.

Christian getting his stack of merit badge cards.

Princess P has to do book reports this year in school and it is actually something she is excited about. For the first month she chose World's Greatest Fairy Tales (a book I used to read when I was growing up). She made a diorama all by herself and I was SO impressed! I loved it!

Snow White in her glass coffin with Prince Charming, elf, and assorted woodland creatures.

 A just asked a girl to Homecoming the other day and got an answer tonight. It came in the form of a huge ball of plastic wrap with candy in it and the answer in the core. She said 'YES!'

It's not even Halloween yet- look at all that candy!

OCTOBER EVENTS

It's been busy lately. We've been carving pumpkins (twice), going to concerts, attending debate meets, enjoying the bi-polar weather, and participating in carnivals. Here's a little update...

A with his trophy.

A participated in his first debate meet last weekend and did really well for his first experience. He and his debate partner (and best friend) took 3rd place at a regional meet. They were pretty excited about it- in their words: "BOOM, HEADSHOT!"

Little C, Princess P- the vampire, and Little Miss C.

We went to the Elementary school Halloween carnival like the supportive  community members we are. I do have to say that I really don't enjoy it anymore. Since they moved into the new school, they try to cram the whole town into the gym instead of letting us use the classrooms like they used to. It is NOT fun. We might just not be so supportive next year...

Little C wearing his sister's boots and Princess P.

This week is Red Ribbon Week at both the Elementary and the Middle Schools. Little C had to wear boots today to 'stomp out drugs.' Princess P had crazy hair day. They both looked crazy!

Princess P's rainbow braids.

We couldn't see the colorfulness of Princess P's hair in the above photo, so we've provided this close-up for your viewing pleasure. Ah, don't you just love it!