Go Bucks!

Collin & Halley were proud to wear their scarlet & grey on Buckeye day at school. Halley had grey in her leggings & Collin got to buy a new jersey for the big Ohio State Michigan game. This was the extent of our festivities for the weekend, but that was just fine with me. We stayed at home for some much needed R & R.

An Adventure in Horesback Riding

A couple of weeks ago the kids were invited by some classmates to go horseback riding. Now, I'm sure this is fun for any kid, but if you know Halley at all, you realize that this is the highlight of her entire life. She has been in love with horses for a couple of years, and as she gets older, she is trying to find ways to get one. Recently, she told me that she thinks she wants a horse instead of a car when she turns 16! This is the 2nd time that the kids have been on a horse, so this time they seemed like pros (well, from their mom's point of view!) The mom that invited the kids actually gives lessons at a stable. So the kids were blessed to have about a 3 HOUR FREE Lesson! And yes, Halley's horse fever is even higher!

Brushing Sam, the pony before riding

Collin up on Chief--all ready to ride.

She really did light up riding the horse. By the end, she was riding the big horse all by herself!

Cameron rode too, but I was helping him balance, so no pics =( He had lots of fun too!

A Clone, A Motorcycle Racer, & the Cutest Kitty on the Block

We had a great (and very busy) weekend. We started off the weekend watching the kids at the school Halloween parade & parties. Even Cameron got to dress up, but I didn't get any pictures of him =( Then were were invited over for pizza at a new friend's house. Saturday was filled with breakfast with Poppa, some shopping, store returns, and then off to paint pumpkins! The kids had a great time painting and we had a great time watching. Then we headed back over to our friends house and went trick or treating. We have soooo much candy I don't know how we will ever eat it all or why we would want to! I think we're going to donate some to a friend who sends boxes to troops over seas. We managed to fit in raking neighbors' leaves (the kids are raising money for needy kids for Christmas), cleaning out the garage some more, mowing, fertilizing...no wonder I'm still exhausted! Well, enjoy the pictures below & look for more later this week. We went horesback riding yesterday, so I have more pis to share!

Kevin & our motorcycle driver (Cameron), needing a break from walking.

A motorcyle racer, a clone trooper, and the cutest kitty on the block

Halley's pumpkin complete with a peace sign and 3 horses

Collin's pumpkin was a star wars mask (Can you tell what we're into?)

Cameron made lots of faces on his pumpkin!

Okay, this is not from Halloween, but Cameron discovered this monster truck tie of Collin's & decided to wear it all over town last week (grocery store, library, etc)

Halley eating the biggest caramel apple ever (courtesy of Poppa Pennell)

Halley in the school parade

Class party

Hope you enjoyed the pics, I know there were a lot!