We had a great Halloween with the kids! I just wish that EVERY Halloween could be on Friday. Ellary has been so excited to wear her ladybug costume. She told everyone for weeks that she was going to be a ladybug for Halloween! She even talked her older sister into being a ladybug with her. Sara was a good sport and made Ellary very happy. Ellary ran with the older kids to every house in the neighborhood and never forgot to say "Trick or Treat." Zachary dressed as Jango Fett from Star Wars. Jace decided that he was too cool to dress up this year and stayed home to pass out the candy with his friend. Our friends, The Andersens, came over with their kids to trick or treat and enjoy the festivities with us. The kids always have a great time together. Needless to say, we have WAY too much candy at our house and I am ready for it to disappear (but not into my children's bellies.) Just a little note: I realize that there are many more pictures of Ellary than the other three kids. Unfortunately, the others have gotten to ages where they no longer enjoy posing for me. I have to take what I can get!
Well, while the girls and I were away in SC last weekend, Richard and Zachary visited Guitar City. It obviously turned into more than a visit because this is what I came home to. (And to think that I assumed Guitar Hero was enough!) I am trying to figure out what the real story is. Did Zach talk Richard into the purchase or was it the other way around? I guess it is something that I will never know.
"You don't marry someone you can live with. You marry someone you can't live without."
JACE Stephen (11)
Jace is our star athlete. He goes from one sport to the next and seems to excel at them all. We love to watch him play. His first love is basketball, while football and lacrosse both rank as close seconds. We have made a deal with Jace that as long as he keeps himself on the honor roll at school, he can play all of his sports! So far he's kept straight A's! Jace also enjoys playing the piano and is a great big brother, especially to Ellary!
SARA Rachelle (9)
Sara is our family peacemaker. She brings lots of sunshine into all of our lives. Her school teachers always say that they would love to have a class full of "Saras". She loves to sing and dance and just started piano lessons this year.
ZACHARY David (7)
Zachary is one child that enjoys life! He lives it with a gusto. There is never a dull moment when he is around. His academic skills even amaze his older siblings. He says that his large head is a result of his enourmous brain! Zach enjoys playing sports and is learning to play the guitar.
ELLARY Vea (2)
We like to refer to Ellary as our "Grand Finale" and our "Toddler Extraordinaire!" All that know Ellary are in awe of her speech and language development. We don't know what we would do without this baby girl! She is an amazing child. She wakes up happy and goes to bed happy and makes the rest of us happy all day long!