My Favorite Tree

This is my first "Valentine's Day Tree" from Mike. He gave it to me when we lived in the cabin at Mission Springs. It lived in a pot for a few years but when we moved to the parsonage we planted it in the front yard. Earlier this year, for Mother's Day, Michael and Ben Wylie transplanted it into my yard. It was not an easy task...but oh, so worth it. Isn't it bright and beautiful?! Thanks Michael!

Trick Or Treat

We took the kids trick or treating in our neighborhood early in the evening. We were lucky to have cute costumes available for borrowing. Brianne was a pirate, complete with a long brown braid attached to her hat. Maicee was Super Girl and enjoyed wearing real make-up. Josiah was the cutest Captain Hook ever. He wasn't shy at all, knocking on doors, saying 'trick or treat' and then promptly, 'thank you!'. He couldn't get over the fact that all we had to do was knock on the door and people gave him candy. Who would have thought! Abby Lehman joined us for the evening knowing that our neighborhood is THE place to be around here on Halloween.

Soccer Party

Brianne had a great season playing for the Pine Grove Bulls. Ben Wylie and Mike were her coaches. She played all positions but her favorite was mid-field. She had many great assists and scored one goal. We had a fun end-of-the-season party at the Wylie's home.