FOOTBALL Game Day...

We traveled to the In-laws for the first game of year. To get into the spirit, the boys played a little catch before the big game. And we were all excited that the KC crew was making the trip up for the game. Here are some pics...enjoy!














Our YDNiece is so charming. She had fun chasing Chewy around and playing with Kyle, but I enjoyed the impromptu photo shoot. She had brought my camera over and said, "Take a picture of me." So that is what I did.




And of course, everyone was excited to see our YDNephew. Everyone wanted to hold him, and we tried our best to get him to talk. Which Kyle did very well.

State Fair Time Again...

It is that time of year again...time for the wild rides, time for the aromas of fried food on a stick to loft through the air, and time for the band to perform at the State Fair. We met family members down at the fair again this year to watch ODS & D.O.N. march. It was great to see family, and we had a great time together. YDS even got to go on a few rides with Mom and Dad, which was the highlight of our day! Here are some pics...enjoy!

Growing up...

It takes courage to grow up and become who you really are.
~ e. e. cummings

The boys on the first day of school...

Homeward Bound

ODS arrived back home on Monday. They left New Orleans on Sunday after church, and arrived in St. Louis late that night. Monday morning they left St. Louis for the 8 hour trip back home. It was so great to see him when they finally arrived. We heard about the amazing week he had. They worked with VBS kids, painted a house, chased salamanders, visited the French Quarter, and got the chance to see the ocean (the Gulf of Mexico actually). He had a great time bonding with the group, and helping the people of New Orleans.

Some Digi Scrapping...

I decided to take some recent pics and digi scrap them. So enjoy...
"2 B 11"

"Son of Mine"

"Adorable"

"Cutie Pie"

"Friends of the Foot"

Digital Elements from DSP, Jennifer Trippetti, and Shabby Princess.

The Big Easy

ODS left Monday on a mission trip to New Orleans.

Monday night they stayed in St. Louis and went to a Cardinals game. This was his vantage point during the game.

Late last night; after traveling through Missouri, Arkansas, Tennessee, Mississippi, and Louisiana, they arrived in the Gulf port city of New Orleans. They are helping with a local VBS during the mornings and doing relief work for the people of New Orleans in the afternoon.

ODS will get back next Monday, and I can't wait to hear about his trip. I just thank God that He got them there safely.