Firestation Field Trip

Last week Eli's preschool class took a field trip to the firestation. Eli loved learning about what the firemen do. He especially loved seeing the firetruck and he even got to sit in one! After seeing the trucks we watched a short video about the job of the fireman. Then, we were served a yummy lunch and got to eat in the firehouse.

It was so much fun getting to meet the kids in Eli's class and see how he related with them. They were so cute! It was such a fun time!

Kercher's Apple Orchard

Today we met Chris, Lindsay and Cole Good at Kercher's Apple Orchard in Goshen. It was very chilly, but we had lots of fun. We got to pick some yummy Red & Yellow Delicious Apples. The boys loved putting apples in their buckets and pulling the wagon around. We then went on the hayride out to the pumpkin patch. After purchasing our items we headed to Hacienda for a delicious lunch. Thank you, Goods, for a nice morning together!

"Feel Better, Cole" Song

One of Eli's best buds, Cole, has been sick. He actually has the H1N1 flu, so we haven't been able to see him in quite awhile. Eli decided to write and sing a song for Cole tonight. I think being in his underwear inspires his musical talent.....Daddy is the same way.

Hope you feel better soon, Cole! We miss you! Enjoy!

Poor Riley....Again

If you remember, back in July Riley tore her ACL (on her left leg). Well, we had an issue again and Riley tore her ACL on her right leg about a week ago. This week Riley went into surgery again. Poor little baby has been through so much! This time it's much more difficult due to her left leg still not being 100%. It's going to be a long recovery, but she's worth it.

Picture Day

Today was Eli's picture day at school. It was a stressful morning due to him sleeping in, then taking a l-o-n-g time to eat breakfast. I then needed to get him ready and do his hair. But, after all that we made it to school on time! And he looked so adorable!...so handsome! I had to take a few pictures myself. Hope the school pictures turned out as cute as these.

Fun Night with the Goods

On Friday night we met the Good family at TGIF for dinner. Yum! We then headed over to the Halloween store to look for costumes. Eli and Cole had such a blast trying on the different hats, glasses, wigs and masks. As you can see, even Chris was enjoying himself!

Welcome Santiago!

My new nephew, Santiago, was born very early this morning at 2:47am. He was 7 lbs. 14 oz. and 20 in. long. He and Keli are doing well! Congratulations Keli & Pablo!!!!! We love you!!

Where's Eli?

Eli loves sleeping with all his "babies". Can you find him in the picture????

Kiki Comes for a Visit

Last Wednesday my Aunt Karen (Kiki) came to visit us from Nashville, TN. She was able to spend time at my house for a few days, then stay with my sister for a few more days. We had such a wonderful visit! While she was here she also motivated Eli to start using the potty!!! She gave him quarters each time he went.....which he loved! He also just loved having her praise and was so proud of himself. We had some special times: Going to the Chocolate Cafe, spending a day at Grandpa and Grandma Joey's on the lake, staying up for late night talks, and even having Kiki join us for church at GCC, then lunch with Keli's family, too. Eli loved spending time with Kiki (as did I) and it was so hard to see her go. We sure wish she and her family lived closer.

We love you, Kiki! Thank you for everything! Hope we can get together again soon!

Using the Potty

Aunt Karen (Kiki) came for a visit this week. While she was here she actually got Eli to start using the potty regularly. Karen motivated Eli by giving him a quarter each time he went on the potty.....pretty good deal, huh?! Eli loved it! He also loved how excited we all got each time he went. Eli is now doing a great job using the potty each time, at least to go pee pee. Poopie is definitely another story.