Ahoy...are you ready for Halloween?

We got our costumes......Do you have the CANDY? We hit the Walmart and found the perfect outfits for Halloween. Aren't we cute!?

Juan pictured up top. duh

The girls left to right: Audi, Gabby and Josie

Sometimes we get along.

Here the girls are playing, together. Strange I know.

George and Henry

George and Henry again.

Josie performing at the Francis Howell Central football game.

Me and Juan had a great time watching the mascot and cheerleaders.

My Birthday Weekend

On the 29th we went for a nice lunch in Moscow Mills and then for homemade ice cream in Troy.

Audi got some on her.

Josie also.

Gabby choose a snow cone.

Juan too. He has a blue tongue.

Then we went to the Lock and Dam. We played at the park area.

And reluctantly posed for pictures.

Audi cooperates well for pictures.

We played a game call "find the gulf ball". I happened to see one and so told the kids I would give treasure box to whom ever found it. Gabby won. It was a dumb game but they wanted to play again. They brought the ball home with them.

We watched a barge get pushed through the dam.

On Sunday the 30th we went to the river. We caught tadpoles.

Went swimming.

And fishing.

Josie caught two fish. They both died a mysterious death.

Juan got mad at one point because I would not let him have his own bottle of water. He stripped down to nothing, he even took off his shoes and walked across the rocks bare footed crying. It is a good thing the beach was empty! We had a little drama but all in all it was a good weekend.

This and That

Guess who lost another tooth!? Gabby lost her sixth tooth at a slumber party this weekend.

Dad came over to mow the grass since Chino has been out of town.

I caught Josie with the camera!

Audi, isn't she sweet!?

Juan driving the train.

Two birds are better than one.

Meet George and Henry our new family pets. (These names are subject to change.)

Audi with birds.

Josie with birds.

Gabby and Henry

Juan and birds.

The kids are doing well handling the birds. The "boys" are a little skittish but forced handling will get them over it quick. They will be well loved.

King's Kids

The kid's bible study class sang for the church on Sunday. Even Juan performed.

They were a little nervous at first and stood stark still and barely moved their mouths.

Then they let loose and sang loud and did hand motions.

Audi is very theatrical. She has quite the stage presence.

I was so proud of them!

We love FREDBIRD

We went to a party Sunday and had a very special guest appearance. FREDBIRD! The kids loved it. Juan kept calling him "big bird". All the kids chased him around the room. Fredbird kept getting into things. He shook up our two litter soda bottles, stole gifts and food and had trouble standing still for pictures. He was really funny. All the prizes at the party were from the All Star Game. We got cups, balls, posters, baseball cards and some other stuff too.

Audi with Fredbird.

I don't know what he did to make Josie laugh like that!

This was a Fredbird kiss. I got one too.

Fredbird stood still long enough to get a picture with my kids and their cousin Lauren.

Thank you Bee Hives Buddies for hosting such a terrific party!