Thank You, Staci!!!

Many of you know I do not like to ask for help when life becomes overwhelming. I like to pretend I'm Super Woman and can do it all. Well, a few days ago I called to tell Staci that Zackary and I were not going to be able to go to McConnell Springs for their trick or treating like we had originally planned. I told her Zackary had a runny nose and cough (which he did) but as I was talking to her I realized I had reached "that point." I didn't think I was that overwhelmed until I started talking to her. Being the AMAZING friend that she is, she told me that she would come over Monday and clean my house, go grocery shopping for me or whatever else I needed. I told her that wasn't necessary but she said she would be over after she dropped Victoria off at school. Sure enough, on Monday I got a phone call from her telling me to sit down right at that minute and make out a grocery list. I had to call her back when I was done give her the list, then she was going to go to the store on her way over to my house. She got there and spent the next 3 hours cleaning my house and doing laundry! I am so grateful to everything she did and it was a huge relief to know it was done. THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU, Staci!!!! Love you girl!

Zackary + Dirt = HAPPY BOY

At Evans Orchard, Zackary found a HUGE mound of dirt and he had so much fun playing in this dirt. I just let him have his fun as I watched his white shoes and shirt turn brown (don't know what I was thinking putting white on him). What is it about dirt that makes little boys smile from ear to ear!

P.S. To my family: proof that I will let my son be a boy, get dirty, have fun and still have a germ phobia.
Okay, that's my last post for tonight. 3 in a row...I'm on a roll :)

Evans Orchard

Last weekend Staci and I took the kids to Evans Orchard for some fall fun. We had a blast playing in the play area, riding ponies and camels, running around, and going on a tractor ride.

I love fall!!!

Haye Look-alike Meter

Lori had this posted on her blog and I thought it looked like fun. Everyone has always said that Zackary was a "little Ampy" but I guess he has a little more me in him than we thought :)

MyHeritage: Look-alike Meter - Yad Vashem research - Family history

Waiting for Daddy

Here's what happens every day at 5:00
(sorry the picture is so dark, the flash didn't go off)

Rajah must have this internal alarm that goes off at 5 pm every night. At this time she will sit in the living room and stare out the window waiting for Ampy to get home. As soon as Zackary sees her he heads straight for the window and the two of the them will look outside until he comes home. As soon as they see and hear Ampy's car, they start running around the room. I love how excited each of them get when he comes home. Wish I got the same welcome.

Tagged

Okay, I was tagged by Lori and am suppose to post the fourth picture from my fourth folder. This picture was taken at Derek's "Welcome Home" party after his mission just this past June.

We had a fun little photo shoot before the party started...

Very rarely do I get a picture of Ryan without a goofy smile

I was so proud of my little bro

Proud Mama

I love this picture! I think everyone's personality shows in their facial expression.

I tag Liz and Melissa :)

Already Flirting?

I had to go to the bank today and knew I'd be there for a little bit, so I put Zackary in his stroller, gave him some food and in we went. But...I didn't need food, toys or anything else to occupy him...he found a girl to flirt with! The entire time I was there he would smile real big and play peek a boo with this teller. She would play along with him and he would just laugh. As we were leaving I told him to say "bye." He did this and then proceeded to blow her a KISS! Of course, when I told Ampy this he just said, "That's my boy!" Oh goodness!!!