Halloween!

The kids had a fun Halloween! The weather was beautiful as usual. We went to our neighbors down the street and had dinner outside and the kids went out trick or treating. Our block sits at the end of our street so the trick or treaters don't have to walk down every street. We have a bonfire and drinks and chat. Here are some of our neighbors, we brought our pumpkins down to light. We caught up with Katie and her family-they were the cat girls. We brought a bunch of candy to our church who then sends it to military folks. Better they eat it than us =)

Grandma and Grandpa left this last Monday. We had lots of fun. The kids love having them here and for them to be here for Halloween. We found a new town called Waynesville we like w/ lots of little shops and antiques. We bummed around there last Saturday after the whole family went to the barn. The kittens loved grammy's lap and Hayley's while the boys and I brought horses in/out. Lots of great time spent with them. Today we went to the barn and Scott fixed one of the gates and Maddy and Brent cleaned stalls! Maddy was looking for other stalls to clean-she liked scooping the poop! It was too funny.

On Tuesday, Jake had a 'thing' burst on the back of his hip. It was bloody and oozing. I brought him to the vet and they cleaned it, shaved it and we bring him back next week to have it tested to see if it's cancer or not. It's a mass underneath and he's on med's now to get rid of the infection and have the swelling go down but there's more there than just being swollen. Hopefully it's nothing. Otherwise he's his old self and acts fine.

I can't wait for New Moon to come out on Friday! It looks better than Twilight. My neighbor and I are already planned a night to go see it. Hayley now has read 3 of the 4 books. She may be hooked too.

I'm off to help Scott put the garage back together. He's cleaning, airing the boat out.

Happy Birthday Paige!!!!!!!! ;-) Hope you had a great day!

Pumpkin Patch

We went to the pumpkin patch on Saturday. It was 50 degrees but it was so windy it was cold. Sunday it was beautiful-65 degrees and sunny and it's been like that since. Tomorrow and Thurs it will be 70!!! Anyway, it had rained Friday so it was very muddy. We took a tractor ride out to the pumpkin patch. They drive through the woods and have fun decorations up. On our way back, our tractor got stuck in the mud. Another tractor came and pulled us out. We all had fun and shoes, truck, clothes were muddy =-) The kids are so excited for Halloween and no one is sick!

Hayley is feeling better and was back at school last Wed. Brent and Maddy were home thru Friday. Maddy still had a low grade fever Friday afternoon. Everyone is better now and back to school. The kids receive their h1n1 vaccines today. Hayley's not to bothered, Brent i'm not sure. Maddy i'm picking up from school and going in to get hers. She was crying walking home from the bus yesterday so i'm not sure what she would have been like. So we'll do it together after school. She cried getting ready this am and to the bus stop =( poor baby girl.............we're going to get ice cream tonite! It's been hard to decide yes or no on the vaccine. B & M will receive their 2nd dose in the next 30 days.

Gma and Gpa arrive tomorrow night!!!! YEAH!! The kids are counting down.

Well, i need to go finish cutting the grass. it's supposed to rain this afternoon and it's LONG! I love this Ohio weather!

Sick Kidlets.....

Well, the bug has finally caught up to us! The combo of H1N1, colds and other crud has been awful here. Tons of kids out at every school. Any day the kids will be vaccinated AT SCHOOL for H1N1 at the cost of the school. Obviously with parental consent. Hayley was sick Sat-Monday. Fever, aches, cough. By Monday she was starting to feel better-only low grade fever. I kept her home yesterday just to have 1 more day to get her immune system back before going back to the sickly school. Maddy came home yesterday after her book fair. I went up for it and she looked awful and tired. We went to the nurse to check her temp and it was 101. Brent woke up this am burning up and so they're both home today. Hopefully their's will be short lived like Hayley's. We don't want sick trick or treaters!! Plus gma and gpa are coming!!!!!!!! YEAH!! Grandma is retired!!!!! Last Thurs was her last day =) So we're not sure how long they're staying. We've all joked about staying till turkey day so we'll have to see. They haven't said so it will be a surprise! Way to go Granny!!!

So what else is new.................Hayley's last ftball game is Sunday. Scott & I are liking our bible study. Lots to learn. It's nice to have nights free to hang out and play outside. I miss sports but don't. I like the simple, non hectic life! I've been working almost everyday at the high school. Love it and keeps me busy! Last Friday Cindy (Katie's mom), Katie and the girls and I went to see the play Beauty and the Beast at the high school. Very talented kids! It was really cute. The girls liked it. School is going well for all. The 1st quarter ends this Friday! Where does time go??

The weather is warming up to 65-70 degrees this week. It's been 55-60 or so. Colder than normal.

We all went to the barn a few weeks ago. The kids LOVED the kittens and played with them. Scott helped bring in horses to feed =) it was quite muddy as it had rained. I was bringing blind Dolly in and she stepped right in a mud puddle and splashed my pants with mud. Quite disgusting but worth it! Scott got a laugh out of it! It's a great family place to volunteer. We fed the chickens and the rabbits. I've never been that close to a chicken. The kids thought that was cool.

Take care!

Loveland's Homecoming parade

The black truck is the one the players and Hayley's squad rode on. Their truck went by so fast, they were past before I knew it was them. Hayley's standing up by her coach w/ the funny hat. The other truck is cute w/ the tigers =) The girls getting ready........they went early to decorate the truck and the trailer and have pizza. Hayley had a blast! The parade was fun. Brent & Maddy got a ton of candy!

Rocky!

Brent decided he wanted a fish! He's been talking about it for a while and while running other errands, Scott brought Brent to pick out a fish. Here's Rocky! Brent takes good care of him-feeds him every am and remembers too! Brent bought him w/ some of his bday money. Brent had some friends over last Sat for his friend bday party. They played football, dodge ball with water balloons and other games. Scott was in charge and participated in all =) The boys had pizza and cake. Brent and the boys had lots of fun!

What else is new..................I worked 5 days this last week and 4 the week before. It's a great job and 3-4 hrs/day. Works great with getting the kids to and from school. I've mainly worked at the high school running one of the registers. Serving food a couple times too. I stay really busy and the time flies by. The ladies are really nice to work with-the kids are pretty respectful too. I for once actually enjoy going to work!

School is going well for all. We had midterm reports come home for Brent & Maddy. They're doing great! A few comments on Maddy's that she's very talkative! Brent had the same report last year too =) They're very chatty but can also get their work done while they talk! They've all settled into their routines, homework and Hayley getting up early. They all enjoy school and are making friends.

I'm still helping at the barn. Bo is up and back in the pasture! It's such a relief to see him healed! There is another horse Dolly who is also blind-very sweet horses. I have to walk out in the pasture to see my gal Cinnamon. The horses have been staying out at night and she doesn't come in to eat so I walk to see her.

Loveland's Homecoming parade is Thursday and Hayley's cheer squad will be riding on a float with the ftball players. It should be fun to watch! Last year it was canceled because of the storm.

Scott & I are in bible study on Wed's nites at church. We got lucky and our pastor is leading this. Usually this class fills up quick and it's only offered once a year as it runs the length of the school year. It's pretty interesting-learning lots already!

Maddy's riding her bike!!!!!!!!!! She hasn't wanted to try because she's scared she'll fall. I may have mentioned this as she tried a few weeks ago. Well I had her out 1 night and Scott last night and she's got it! She turns and can stop w/ control! She was so proud of herself!! Us too =) It's great that she can ride w/ Brent & Hayley and the other kids outside!

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Happy 8th Birthday Brent!

The big guy is 8 yrs old! He had a fun day despite the fact he was in school. He brought cookies to share and got to pick some goodies from the office. He wanted home made mac n cheese and pumpkin pie. The recipe I have makes 2 pies so he was excited one was all for him =) He got Lego's, some books, golf balls, and $$ from grandma & grandpa. His Lego collection is growing! Oh and he did get a new set of golf clubs a few weeks ago. We didn't have 8 candles so we improvised! Next Saturday he's having some friends over for a party. Happy Birthday Brent!!

Meet Cinnamon!

Here she is, my love!! I lay my head on her face and rub both sides of her. Isn't she sweet and beautiful! I'd adopt her in a minute if I knew what I was doing. Bo is still hanging on this week! The vet was up yesterday taking his gauze out. He's still trickling blood but alot better than last week. The fact he's still here is wonderful and he should pull thru. I love it up there!

We had a good week. I'm tired with being back at work, the kids in school, getting up before the birds, etc. I worked everyday this week! UGH! =) boo hoo huh??? I worked at the high school a few days-interesting. Fun and a bit of a shorter day.

Hayley had LYF Youth Night at the high school Friday. We all tailgated w/ pizza and snacks before the game. All youth ftball and cheer teams went on the field to be recognized. Loveland's hs team got trampled but it was fun anyway. The kids liked watching the marching band. Hayley of course liked the drums.

Today we're just hanging out-great lazy day! I sat outside and read and took a snooze. It'll be great to have tomorrow off.

Brent is oh so excited for his bday! Me too =) he wants pumpkin pie for his bday instead of cake! So I will make him one fresh on Thursday.

Well, off to get kids in bed. Take care!