Catching Up (a.k.a. my out-of-order blog)

I was recently informed by a certain family member that I was lax in my seasonal posting...meaning Halloween pics weren't ever loaded for the world to see. I was so wrapped up getting past my own Halloween monsters (referendum) and moving on to Vet's Day programs that I just plain forgot. Over fall break, we headed to Illinois for a quick visit. The kids had a good time, especially bowling with Gma and Gpa. They're actually getting the hang of it! Here's Hanna all tuckered out on the drive home from the weekend. Doesn't look too comfortable, does it?

Joel went Trick-or-Treating as Wolverine from X-Men. Where DID he get those incredible pectorals?

Hanna got to go to preschool dressed up. She's sporting the handmade Belle costume Aunt Cindy handed down to her. Lovely...

Our babysitter, Kathy, had to sell Fall Festival tickets before school on that day, so Hanna and her buddy Kylee (also in Kathy's care) came with. Karleigh (left) is Kathy's 3rd grade daughter. I couldn't resist snapping a quick picture of the three drama queens in front of our gym before school.

In other news, Andy's brother Tim left for Afghanistan today. He's going to be with the 101st Airborne until May. We're not sure if he'll be allowed to come back for the birth of his 2nd child in January or not...we can hope! We are all thinking about him, and MaryAnn and cousin Trevor as well. I believe that family posesses a golden will and resolve that I could never muster.