A Daddy who's in the mix...

I knew that Alan would be a good dad long before we had children...I fell in love with my husband for so many reasons, but one of them is his love for life and playing...so this works well with kids...this is also why Alan is such a great teacher...he relates so well to youth! But, I want to take a cue from a friend and take a minute to praise my great hubby for not only being my best friend, and a wonderful husband, but also for being a GREAT dad...He loves playing with Oak every minute he has with him, but he also loves to read to him and gets giddy over books that he finds to read with Oak. He will not leave him in the morning without family prayer and hug-time, and will not put him to bed at night without a Bible story, prayer and a kiss. He writes to him the history of our family and about his passions, dreams, and hopes for life and for Oak's life. He praises me for taking care of him and trying to teach him good things during the day. He teaches Oak and tries to guide him to be a kind little boy. He prays for him daily (if not more) and all that God is doing and will do in his life....I guess I could go on and on...but, more than anything, I thank God each day for the man He blessed me with, as a partner on this journey of life...I could not have dreamed of or asked for anything more! Alan, I love you with all of my heart...you are THE BEST!
A look at Alan, as a dad, over the last year...

Running for Office

During these tense political times...our neighbors decided to lighten the tone and nominate some candidates of their own for office this year...

Carter for City Sewage Supervisor

The Choice is Clear Vote for Mier (another neighbor)

Change Just DeWitt (another neighbor)

I awoke to these signs in our neighbor's yard early Wednesday morning and just laughed out loud...while the election is a serious time in our country, Alan and I have tried to remember that what is most important is our relationships with others, showing love to others, speaking hope to others, and relying on God, who is in control of everything. We pray that you will have peace during this election season...

We have an on-going prank battle going on amongst our neighbors...Alan and I are planning something big...so stay tuned...

Cider, Color, Cool, Candy, and Costumes

Pumpkin Patch...apples, cider, donuts, animals, riding in a cow train...pure joy

Trick or Treat with Ben Napp (Bears football player), Jude DeWitt (Pea Pod), Oak (Lions football player) and Bella Dyer (Beautiful Pink Butterfly)

The Dyers came for a visit this past weekend and we had so much fun. The weather was gorgeous, the fall leaves were beautiful, the kids had fun playing together, and we got to catch up and have some good talks and good laughs. We are so thankful for life-long friends that God has given us and appreciate the common bonds that tie us together over the years and across the miles! We love you, Todd, Cata, Bella, and Becca!