Kyker Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze

This weekend was a busy one. We went to the Kyker Farms Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze. Below are a few of my favorite pictures!

Birthday Gathering for Dylan

Dylan turned one on September 28th. Larissa wasn’t able to have his party as scheduled because the little guy to the chicken pox. He hadn’t had the vaccine because they don’t give it until babies are about 18 months old. I wasn’t worried about McKenzie and McKaleb because both are up to date on their shots.

Here are some of my favorite pictures from the party

Look at them cramming as much icing as they could into their mouths!!!

McKenzie's expression is priceless!

Dylan is trying to get the lens cap on my camera!!

A big boy pony ride!!!

Please pray for all who are going to see this movie, that God will change their marriages and lives so that He gets the glory. If you haven't heard about it, please go to www.fireproofthemovie.com to find out about it. You may watch the trailer below.

Fireproof the Movie

From the makers of Facing the Giants, this movie has the potential to change marriages! I am so excited about it. I watched the trailer when I found the link on Love89's page and I cried. God is moving to counter the attacks that Satan has for our families. Go God!

Please tell your friends. The movie opens September 26th. Love89 is giving away sneak peak preview tickets. Their sneak peak is September 16th.

McKenzie's First Day of Kindergarten

Yesterday was McKenzie's first day of Kindergarten. I thought that everything was going to be ok and that I wouldn't lose it because I wasn't emotional the entire morning. McKenzie picked her clothes out the night before and we had a special breakfast of cinnamon rolls. We had our pictures made, loaded the school supplies, and got lunch money ready. We left for her first day at Northview Elementary School in Kodak.

On the ride over, she asked if she was going to have a test. I assured her that she would not be having a test the first day of school. Since she didn't have a pocket in her shorts and we left her backpack at home, she was also concerned about where she was going to put her lunch money when it was time to swing. I assured her that we could give it to her teacher.

We parked had pictures made as she was going in to the school. I was still doing well. We met her teacher, Ms. Katie Cox. She seems very nice. We got the updated materials (because McKenzie was originally going to be in another class) and got ready to go. I was fine until Ms. Cox told McKenzie to give mommy and daddy hugs so they could go to work. I started crying right then. I didn't let her see how sad I was. I waved goodbye and left the room. Outside the room, I had to take a few minutes to get myself together before I could leave. One of the other Kindergarten teachers came an hugged me and told me it would be ok and that they would take good care of my baby. Being a mom herself, she has experienced the heartache too!

Yesterday was the hardest day that I have had leaving her since I went back to work when she was 2 months old.

She called when the day was over very excited! All she would tell me on the phone was that she thought she was getting Quickey Candy on her tray and it turned out to be refried beans. (Quickey Candy is what we call the no bake chocolate and oatmeal cookies.) She also told me that she liked the Tacos, but not the cheese that they had. What a funny kid!

Here are some pictures of her first day!

This video is from one of McKenzie's soccer games. It is kind of long, but still fun to watch a bunch of kids run and play.

Enjoy!

McKaleb's Birthday

My baby turned 2!!! It is so exciting that he is getting older, yet depressing at the same time. I am glad for the milestone, but I don't want him to grow up so quickly. Below is a video of him blowing out his candles. He had a great party (actually on his birthday July 14 (Bastille Day)). Thanks to everyone for the gifts and coming out on a Monday night. I will post the pictures to winkflash soon!