Operation Christmas Child

The boys are really excited. Our church is taking part in Operation Christmas Child. You can fill a box, label it for a boy or girl in a certain age range and fill it up with toys, personal items, school items and coloring items. We headed out to Fred Meyer's today to pick up some toys. I had a 10% off coupon!
I was quite impressed. Peyton didn't quite get it but Michael and Casey were having a blast and telling everyone what they were doing. The really understand what we are doing. Problem is, my boys have very expensive taste. They would see a $40 toy and ask if we could get it for the kids. I showed them toys in our price range and let them pick. We are going to fill 4 shoe boxes. The boys will each do one and we will fill one for Grace.
We plan on included photos of the kids to send with the boxes. I am glad that we are teaching the boys it is important to give to those in need. We are also coming close to their favorite time of year when Mommy has to make sure she has change on her at all times. They love to give to the bell ringers.
Will post pics with their finished boxes when I am done rounding up everything for them!!

Pictures....

Having given up on getting a deer this year Brian has started in on the duck season.
He went out one day last weekend and came home with four ducks.
He was quite pleased when I asked him if one of the green heads was in good enough condition to mount! Sadly, they were not. Hopefully he will get another one that is.

I bought this size 12 month dress for Grace to wear in March. Guess I was wrong. It fits her now!

My two youngest, aren't they cute. All dressed up and ready for church!

Friday Michael's friend Noah got to ride the bus home with him.
All the boys had fun playing together.
Interesting thing is....
Noah's mom was one of my BEST FRIENDS in elementary school!
It's fun watching things come full circle.
I am looking forward to watching these two build a friendship.

Next time it is Michael's turn to go to Noah's house!

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Monday, Monday

Not much new to report. I will be uploading pics tomorrow sometime. Then you will get a new pic post. I am proud to report that the I have finished Christmas shopping for the boys!!! YEAH!!! Just need to get a little something for Ms. Grace and finish up with the extended family. Hopefully we can be done by Thanksgiving.

All the kiddos are doing well.Michael had his friend Noah over the other day and they enjoyed playing. Casey is starting to have problems with Michael being gone. Peyton is as cute as ever. Grace is growing like a flower! She wore a 12 month dress yesterday.

Off to finish my laundry.... pics to come tomorrow.

She is getting so big!

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Halloween Pics

Christ the King Church held a trunk or treat with a carnival that I took the boys to on Saturday afternoon. That day we had Emma's birthday party.
We grabbed Little Ceasers for dinner.
Then we met up with friends and went trick or treating at Homestead.
The boys came home with a bagfull of candy.

Sneak peek

Peyton the silly little monkey!


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