Carving pumpkins, giving thanks

Our last week has been filled with fall traditions and spending precious time with family. Grandma went to the Kingdom last Friday, and we had services for her Monday and Tuesday. It was so great to see everyone and celebrate her life. The pastor's message yesterday was titled 'Giving Thanks for Nothing". We should remember to thank God that NOTHING separates us from His love. This reminded me of how grandma taught me to also be thankful for EVERYTHING! For example, when we found a parking spot, she would say "Thank you Lord for this great parking spot!" She truly knew how to be thankful in everything and for everything! We love and miss you grandma, thank you for who you are and your legacy in our family!







Tommy and Olivia carved our pumpkin this weekend! Olivia drew on it first, and then daddy helped her cut it out! We have it sitting on the front porch and the kids snuggle up in blankets right in front of the door to watch it!




While playing dress up I let Olivia play with my veil. I haven't let her play with my wedding dress yet, but won't be long I am sure. She is such a princess! SO you would thinks he would want to be a princess for halloween? Instead she wants to be a cat. Go figure.




Snuggling up!



I love fresh apples! Olivia does too, Logan on the other hand, must have some serious texture issues because he love applesauce but not the apple itself. We are off to the orchard tomorrow to get more apples! I NEVER get tired of picking fresh apples!

Playlist and Grandma

Not sure if anyone noticed, but my playlist is here one day and gone the next. Our speakers are currently broken so I took it off awhile ago since I can't hear it anyway, and can't really add/change things without listening.

I put it back on for today, with Healing Rain by Michael W. Smith as the first song. My mom gave Brad and I the honor of choosing a song for our Grandma M's funeral. (That way mom could just log on to hear my song) Grandma M. is not doing well, so this may be soon, it may not. I pray each day for her peace and comfort, she is such a neat lady. I feel like we JUST went through this with Grandma W. That was March, feels like yesterday. I can't believe it has been almost 7 months. I know that this is all part of life, but it stinks. I am very close to both of my grandma's and it is hard that one is gone and the other may be soon. I am so thankful for wonderful memories given to me by both of my grandma's and I am so glad that God chose me to be their granddaughter.

ND Vs. PU

This weekend was our annual trek to South Bend for the Notre Dame/ Purdue game...

I love watching the kids play with toys that were ours when we were kids!
Playing at Gigi's....


Up bright and early, doing crafts!

We got to see Jill, Jon, Jade and Andrew! Sorry we didn't get to tailgate longer, wish we could have spent more time with you Jilly! (Susie and Jill, doesn't the lady in the background look like Amy Johnson? Funny.)

Hold on! A picture of us, with no kids! That IS a kodak moment! I sure enjoyed our time together Babe!

We had GREAT seats! 15 rows up on the 50-yard-line! Thanks mom!

Niece and Nephews

Recent pics of my niece and nephews!!!


Isabel! Love you, love you, love yo

Happy Early Birthday Isabel!

Dad and Kathy came in town to celebrate Isabel's birthday (7/9). We went out to lunch and then shopping at the mall. Olivia, Logan and I left the mall early, after Logan pulled an entire row of necklaces off of a jewelry display, TWICE!!! Love you LogTom but you are a handful at the mall!

Olivia tucking in Silas, he is so cute!!! (and he LOVES Aunt Stacey!)



Dad, Brad and Logan

Logan trying to be like the big kids, throwing money in the fountain


The birthday girl, I love you so much Isabellie!!!

Playing at Brad and Kerri's

Mom and I watched all of the kiddos while Brad and Kerri went out to lunch! We had fun watching them play! Why am I so exhausted? HA!

Isabel and Olivia dressing up...

Baby Silas being cute....



Ummmm.... Logan? Aren't you a little big for that?

Gigi and Logan learning letters...

Today's Trip to the Museum

Mom is in town for a couple days and we met Kerri and the kids at the Children's Museum! It was fun to watch all of the cousins play together. One the way home I asked Olivia what she liked best today (it changes everytime we go) and of course she said getting the ice cream on the way out! Figures!


Gigi and the girls!


Logan loves to open EVERYTHING to see what happens!



The newest addition to our family, baby Silas!



Kerri and Aunt Stacey with Baby Silas!!!




The kiddos...

Brad and Kerri's Blog

Yippeee!!! Brad and Kerri are finally blogging! Note their blog link in my link section. Love you guys!!!

Happy Birthday Kathy!

Happy Birthday Kathy!
Enjoy your day!
Love, Tommy, Stacey, Olivia and Logan!

Train Table

From Logan: Thank you Gigi, Aunt Nancy, Uncle Dan, Great Grandma Mounce, Grandpa and Grandma Kathy, Grandma and Apu for my new train table. I have only chewed on a few to the wooden pieces. I only get a little mad at Olivia for taking over and making new rules. I like to take it all apart and watch my mom and dad put it all back together. Please come see me play with it soon! I love you!

Happy Mother's Day Mom!

Happy Mother's Day Mom! Thank you for all that you do for us and most of all for your prayers for our family. We love you so much! Miss you bunches today! Love, Stacey

Happy Birthday Brad and Jill!

Happy Birthday to all of us! It was fun getting together for dinner friday night! You two have a great day! Love you guys!

Happy Anniversary Brad and Kerri!

Have a great day celebrating your marriage!
We love you guys!

Happy Birthday Grandpa!

Happy Birthday Dad! Have a great day celebrating you! We love you so much!