Painting pumpkins.

The kids got to pick out little pumpkins to paint.

Fun in the leaves.

We have had a beautiful fall this year and the kids have enjoyed playing in our leaves.

Our new painted house.

We resided our house this past summer and it is done!!! Thank you to all who helped us.

First day of school 2011.

Isabelle was very excited for school to come again this year.

Gideon was so excited to go this year...it was hard for him last year bringing Isabelle to school and coming home with me.

Their cousin Haley was here on their first day of school...she walked down to school with us and got to see their class room. They both had a first good day. It was a very emotional day for me. My little baby going to school and when I brought him he says " bye mom have a good day". My sister and her family left back for Michigan too.

Camping at Totten Trail 2011.

We went camping right on the lake. It was such a beautiful spot.

The kids enjoyed fishing right on shore. They caught a couple small fish and a big carp.

We took Jason's new boat out. The kids loved it. they helped daddy drive,we did some fishing, and all jumped off and did some swimming.

We enjoyed alot of time and the beach.

Isabelle was searching for rocks. It was a very nice camping trip. The kids had so much fun.It was so nice to have family time. Our trip did end sooner than we thought. Sunday night we had a very bad storm with high winds and heavy rainfall. The tent caved in and we all got soaked. We quickly got the kids out and went home. The next morning we went back to see the damages. Both of our tents were broken and all of our stuff was completely wet. Sadly we had to pack up two days early. I think it is a trip we wouldn't ever forget.

We went camping in our backyard for the 4th of July weekend.
Gideon loved helping daddy build a fire.

The kids really enjoyed sitting by the fire.

We enjoyed some smores.

The kids loved the fire works this year. It was a fun weekend even though we were only in the backyard. When we were packing up all of our stuff Isabelle thanked us for taking them camping and said we sure did have a nice camp site.

Hot Days.

Isabelle and Gideon washed their toys while I washed the cars.

This is the first year that the kids loved their sprinkler.