Light Night

For our family..we spend Halloween at church where we have Light Night. It is a great time of fun, games, face painting, yummy food and great conversation. Here are a few pictures from our night. Hope everyone had a safe and fun Halloween.

John 8:12
When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, "I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life."

Blessing's abound!

I can't believe it was a year ago when our dear friends were lead by God to start the adoption process. They were being called to adopt from Africa and while others might have ignored that call they did not. I am so happy to say that the adoption has gone through!! While they are still in need of prayer for passport, visa and birth certificate to come through this dear family has gone from six to seven and I can't wait to get my arms around their new little man Isaiah. We love you all!

James 1:27
Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world.

Pumpkin Patch

Today was the class trip to Hunter's orchard and pumpkin patch. The kids had a blast and I had fun taking pictures and visiting with all the other Mom's. Here are a few pictures..

Jeffrey & Grant searching for their favorite

David's first trip to the patch

Mrs. Meek's 2009 Kindergarten class

Thankful Thursday

I am getting this in just under the wire. But, I didn't want the day to get away without today's post.

Today was a great day. Both Grace and Jeffrey received awards at school..Grace for Art and Jeffrey for Citizenship. They are both such great students and I am ever so thankful for that! Being a single parent and all the concerns that come along with that makes me even more grateful for my mild mannered children. Thank you Jesus! I am under no delusions..I pray we continue on this path though!

Today we had the Vaughan kiddos come home after school. I cannot tell you how much these kids mean to me..to all of us! There are no amount of words. So..having everyone here and all the giggles that go along with it really make this momma happy. I thought it would be fun to go to the park and the plus side for me is I get to photograph it all! Well, they had a blast and that brings me to my next thankful/grateful moment of the day..Justin. THANK YOU! I am so thankful that the Lord provided these wonderful friends to us. My kids had a blast playing with Justin ..Jeffrey kept asking him to chase him and Grace loved every moment also. It's so cute..if you ask Jeffrey what he wants to be when he grows up..he doesn't say policeman, fireman, soldier..nope he wants to be a Daddy when he grows up! The only example of that has been Justin. I am ever so grateful to the Lord for blessing us with these wonderful friends.

Please be praying for them as they will be headed to Africa soon to bring home a new addition to their family. I can't wait to love on this little one! We love you guys!

Lil' David

My loves

The weather has really changed almost overnight here..not complaining at all. In fact we are loving the change of season. Cassie has been baking up a storm and the kids have enjoyed the cooler temps outside...they love the trampoline!

Cute!!

Thankful Thursday

Oh my I have not written on a Thursday in quite some time. It's amazing how busy life can get and especially with a new baby in the house. It's all these things that make up the thankful moments in life. Today I am thankful for all things fall

The crispness in the air..Oh how I love Fall!

Cinnamon pumpkin candles

Cassie's streusel coffee cake..yummy!

A hot cup of coffee on these cold mornings and making the kids hot cocoa with lots of cream!

The changing leaves..they are so pretty

And, so very soon pumpkin patch pictures!!

I hope you are enjoying the changing season. I feel so blessed to be surrounded by dear family and friends. And today and houseful of kiddos!