more pumpkin patch..........

Karli's Kindergarten class ventured out to the pumpkin patch again on Wednesday. It was pretty muddy (hence the boots), but the pumpkins were still awesome and lit up those kiddo's eyes.

Mrs. Fulton, Bianca and Gilly Bean

Julianne, Emma and Karli

Fun Treat-Topper Idea

I finally figured out this digital scrap-booking thing. It is so much fun, I am not sure how to stop. I came upon this cute treat topper for Halloween and just had to share.

more Fall fun....................

I love Fall!

Fall is my favorite time of year, not only does Halloween come around, but the weather always gets so pleasant here in Kansas. I love the fall walks, the pumpkin patches, the apple cider, the pumpkin carvings, and of course the beautiful fall leaves. My family decided to embark today on a few fall activities, one being a nature walk and the other the Salina refuge. I could have taken a hundred shots, but here are some of my favorites

Halloween Fun!

As usual..my group of friends are AWESOME and pulled off a very fun and and quite amusing costume party last night. It felt a bit early for Halloween, but we didn't seem to mind! All in all I think a tradition has been formed! Thanks Keely!

Need I say more.............

Daisy's go to the Pumpkin Patch

Karli's Daisy troop went to the Pumpkin Patch today with their siblings. Even though it was extrmely muddy, the kids had fun searching for that "perfect pumpkin"!
TROOP #3436
Karli and Gilly Bean!

Fun with Family

With all the sadness of Stu's funeral, there were some definite GOOD TIMES!!! And that was hanging with my brothers. My kids always enjoy them so much. Thanks Nate & Josh for loving my kids!!!!
Kar,. Kier, Miranda, and Josh
The "Uncie's" and their girls!

Reflections of my Uncle.......

My Uncle's funeral was so awesome this weekend. Most of you are probably like "WHAT is she talking about!" It was a true celebration and reminder of a life lived to the fullest. It was also a reminder of why we are here on earth for this very short time! God has given us this time on earth, but our ultimate reward is so much more. My hope is that everyone can find that treasure within their clay pot, which is just a vessel and nothing more.
As I reflect on my Uncle's life of 57 years, and his bride of 25 years, and his sweet daughter of 18 years. I am reminded of how little time we have here on earth...and I am not about to waste it. It's time to focus on the PRIZE...I know my uncle is glad he did!

As I looked death right in the eye, it is amazing to me that there are still unbelievers!!!!!!! If one doesn't believe than why are we here?????

Kiersten's Par-TAY

Kiersten's 8th Birthday was a blast. We embarked on a scavenger hunt throughout Manhattan, all while riding in this first class vehicle below. The girls had a blast, and totally thought they were diva's!



This awesome cake was made by Karen Avery with "Creative Cakes and Cookies"...It was truly the BEST cake I have had in Manhattan!
Birthday Girl!

Happy 8th Birthday Kiersten

Today is my sweet girl's 8th birthday. But our birthday fun started yesterday with Bat cupcakes to school.
Seriously...many of you may have seen this fun cupcake idea in a magazine. Well, I tried to attempt it....and yeah, I will never do it again. Enough Said@! and a few homemade doughnuts to start my daughter's morning....I didn't say I actually ate them. But I do have to admit, this was my 1st attempt at deep fryin and will be my absolutely last. I see no reason to deep fry anything..it is so nutrition-less and makes your house stink, but hopefully a fun memory!

Uncle Stu has passed.......

Dear Friends,

Our Uncle Stu went home to be with his Lord and Savior thisWednesday afternoon. His homegoing was peaceful and he was surrounded by his loving family. Funeral arrangements will be finalized Thursday. Blessings to each of you for your loving and prayerful support for Stu, Barb and Brooke.

http://www.caringbridge.org/cb/viewMyStory.do?method=executeInit

Happy Birthday Tatum and Talia!

Please pray!

As many of you know my Uncle Stu has Multiple Myeloma (bone cancer). He has lived with this disease since 1999. Many of you met Stu at Relay for Life last August where he walked with many of you. Well the time has come to ask for your utmost prayers as he battles for his life.

Stu was scheduled for a bone marrow transplant in September, and before he could undergo this invasive procedure her underwent chemotherapy. While in the hospital he fell and bruised his brain. Because Stu was undergoing CHEMO his white counts, and platelet counts were down (this means he cannot fight infections of any kind!) He unfortunately has not recovered from the brain trauma. The doctors are leaving it in our hands...which means prayer. I believe in the power of prayer so much, and if I did not I would not be soliciting you to pray. So, please I ask you to keep Stu Lindell in your prayers this week as he struggles to fight for his life.

He is currently 57 years old, and has 1 daughter Brooke, who is a freshman at K-State. His wife Barb is amazing and is also battling breast cancer herself.

Please specifically pray for:

Stu as they move him to hospice care in K.C. this week
Barb's comfort with the hospice move and pray that she will have a sense of peace
Brooke as she takes all this in
Stu's extended family



FYI...Picture to the right..is
Brooke, Barb and Stu
( what is so funny is before
Stu got so sick, he was pretty
mad that the only pic we had
of him was in the "gay" sweater)
So I have to love this picture.
He totally hates it! Love you
Uncie Stu!!! Stu's website is:http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/stulindell

Snake Bite!!!!

Thanks to our neighbor Michelle, we are now the proud owners of a Great Plains Rat Snake (thanks Michelle :-)) Michelle came over last night and said we had a nice little creature climbing up our front porch-YIKES! SO the kids were very excited and after some computer research we realized it was not poisonous. So, this led Scott to think he could play with the thing...WHAT!!! Well, guess what...he got bit...go figure.
So for those of you wondering.... our pet count has continued to increase since this summer:

3 Gerbils
1 Dog
1 Fish
1 Rat Snake

And yes....I am loosing my mind!!!! Anyone need a new pet!

Soccer, Soccer and more Soccer

While Scott and I were gone this weekend. Kiersten was busy with 3 soccer games. She is loving this game and does pretty well when her and the girls are not doing cartwheels on the field (gotta luv those girls)