READ WITH LOVE

We just returned from Broadlawns where we donated books as a gift to remember Mamaw.  The books are amazing and the kids got to be part of the photo opportunity to honor her.  Each of the children visiting Broadlawns Family Health Center (which provides care to underserved population) will get one of these fabulous books.  The message on each of them is below.  Cate and Charlie had a blast and our hearts were truly touched and warmed by being able to give this gift in Betty's honor.  She read to each of her children and grandchildren with such a special love.  We hope to pass a bit of her love to others.  

Soccer Girl!

It about doesn't get any cuter than this! 

This is Cate's best friend Alyese.  They were adorable all season long.

I had to wait until later in the year to take pictures.  Let's just say that Cate significantly improved throughout the year from where she started!  Here is proof that she was able to kick the ball. 

 Started getting cold by the end of the season!

Cate got a "WAY TO GO!" award one of the final weekends.  She was VERY excited and I was VERY proud of her!  No colleges calling for a scholarship yet...next up...LITTLE DUNKERS...Cate has convinced her mom to coach.

Fall fun on the farm

We have already celebrated Thanksgiving with the Becker family.  We enjoyed a fun weekend with all the cousins joining in the fall harvest. 

Josiah, Charlie, Colton, Spencer, Avonell, Cate, Craig Alan

 

After the weekend was over, Cate and Charlie stayed with Grandma Jane and Papa while I worked in Nebraska.  Cate told me that she was going to ride in the combine "UNTIL MIDNIGHT" with Papa.  They both loved being with Papa in the combine, playing "famr" inside and Grandma Jane's movie nights.  

Night Eyes at the Zoo

We had lots of fun at the zoo with the Weeks family!

Charlie refused to put on his costume, but he still made a pretty cute "red man" 

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

Trick or Treat!

 

It looks like this mermaid has a crush on this fighter pilot!  Anthony (fighter pilot) and his sister Lauren took Cate to a Trunk or Treat at their school (where she will be going next year) to start off the Halloween fun.

NEIGHBORS: Kennedi, Cate, Anthony, Reagan

Riley, Lauren, Alex

It poured rain all day so we went and bought a pinata for all the kids.  Everyone had a blast!

Turned out that the rain stopped and it was a beautiful night to trick or treat.  Charlie wanted nothing to do with his costume (rocketship) the entire Halloween but these sweet neighbor boys convinced him to go with them for a little bit towards the end of the night.  He thought he was BIG stuff!

Happy Halloween!

 

What a fun week!  More pictures to come but wanted to post a few pumpkin photos! 

 (Cate picked this outfit out herself)