It was a week of fun with family and friends and the arrival of a new blessing.

I started the week going to the women’s dinner and Faith and had a great time with girlfriends.

Our good friends Sarah and Kevin had their baby boy Walker.

He is healthy and beautiful and we have had lots of visits with him since he came into the world.

We went to a new pumpkin patch with The LaVoie’s and the kids had a great time.

Jake has joined the Eastside Firefighters pipes and drums band so there had been a lot of practice going on at our house and I think the kids love it almost more than Jake

Archer got a surprise when we went to Fred Meyer!

They even gave him a weenie whistle.

Well this has been a crazy last couple of weeks. We have had a lot of fun and also more doctors appointments then I think we have had in the last 6 months all combined. For those of you who don’t know Jake had surgery to remove a lump off the back of his calf muscle. The doctors didn’t know if it was a tumor or a vein problem. He got push to one doc to the next with X-rays and MRI’s. It ended up being a vein that ruptured with a clot inside from injury. The doc removed it he is doing great and will be back to full duty work tomorrow. Poor Bella ended up having an ear infection and bronchitis and was in bed for 3 days and missed her first day of school ever being sick. It has been a full couple of weeks but everyone is on the mend and hoping to stay that way. Hope you are all enjoying fall.

I went to a wonderful Oktoberfest party with my girlfriend Emily at her neighbor Cindy & John's house. Every year they throw an amazing party with food, music and a raffle to win prizes from Oktoberfest in Germany. This is my second year going and can't wait for next year.

This years beer stine

Jake went to our churches Men’s Retreat. He had a lot of fun making new friends and doing all the fun out door stuff. Mountain biking, shooting, zip line and so much more.  

Jake is now volunteering at Awanas with the kids. Last week was construction night. I don’t know who has more fun the kids or Dad.

Bella's school had there PTA walkathon. She had a wonderful time and the weather was beautiful.

Archer got to go to a really fun UP birthday party celebrating our cousin Ella’s 7^th Birthday. Poor Bella was sick and not able to come but he did bring goodies home for her.

Nic made them super cute soda pop badges just like in the movie.

They got to have popcorn and soda and watch the movie.

Jake took Archer to the supermall that has a free pumpkin decorating party every year.

It has been a fun filled couple of weeks. I keep saying oh need to post on the blog then I look at the calendar and realized 2 weeks went by. Time just fly’s when you are having fun. Started the week with MOPS! I am a DGL (discussion group leader) this year. I have a great group of ladies at my table this year and am looking forward to a fun filled year getting to know them and spend time with friends old and new.

 

 

Archer went and had his 20 minute visit with Mrs. Brown. He got to put his picture on the wall and pick his coat hook and mail box out.

The kids started awanas this week. Bella is in her 2^nd year of sparks and Archer his 2^nd year of cubbies. They are looking forward to a fun year.

 

We spent Saturday celebrating one of my BFF’s 30^th Birthdays at the Yella Beak. It was a great time of dancing, friends and cake!

 

Sunday we went to our cousin John and Nicole’s little guy Brogan's 1^st birthday party. It was so cute monkey themed with some beautiful decorations that Nic made and the birthday boy is such a sweetheart.

Archer started his 2^nd year of pre-school this week. He loves it and wants to go everyday!

 

One of the Pre-school Moms made every kid in class these cute owl hats. Since there animal this year is owls. Archer wants to wear his all the time. I have to make him take it off at bed time. Thanks Jess!

 

We went to Open house at Bella’s school. She got to show me around her class room and learn about everything that goes on thru out her school day. This is her wonderful teacher Mrs. Roback who is due with her 1^st baby in November.

The sunflowers are growing like crazy and the pumpkins are turning orange. My friend Christy and I made homemade apple/pear sauce and I am hoping to pick more black berries this week.

That's it for now hope you are enjoying these last few days of summer!