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Hope one or two of these make you smile today!

Seriously, right?!

I'm pretty sure my first year of college I asked for toiletries and food.

 

I read this one night and then the next morning, I cancelled my dentist appointment.

If you have ever talked to me 24 hours after an appointment then this makes sense!

Now I have to find the courage to schedule it again :)

Haha!



If you know. You know.

Name one CFA that it's location does not have challenges!



So true, right?!

 

Happy Friday! Hope everyone has a good weekend :)

19 years...

This is what 19 years of marriage looks like....

Eating an exceptional lunch - without kids! 

Nik was able to take the night off of work and I was able to take the afternoon off. So we met up about noon - and went out for lunch. Afterward, we tried to get a start on Christmas shopping (no luck) and ended our time with our favorite ice cream before heading home to be there when the kids got out of school.

The weather was perfect. Fall in KC is actually really nice - the sun was out, there was a cool breeze and the leaves were perfect fall colors! Nik and I had a great afternoon together. It was low-key. Nothing planned. But we really enjoyed each other's company.

I am so thankful that the past 19 years have had more laughter than fighting, more smiles than tears, more good days than bad. I am thankful that Nik has a desire to work at our marriage with me and help make it what it is. I remember one day (early on) telling Nik that I did not want an "ok" marriage. I wanted a great one. Is it always great - no. But the times it is not - we work at it. Sometimes it's easy to fix and get back on track. Other times it takes more work - but we are both willing and for that I am thankful! I love him. I want another 19 years (or more) with him :) 

Turkey in Disguise

Both boys brought a homework assignment home over the weekend - to disguise your turkey so it will not be eaten on Thanksgiving.

I am not the most creative person - plus I don't keep lots of art supplies/crafts anymore - plus I have two boys who would rather be playing outside with friends on a beautiful fall weekend. 

I googled how in the world to disguise a paper turkey - and found an idea both boys were behind...

 

A Chief's football player - because, of course.

 

I actually found 2 Chiefs folders in my school supply stash - which was perfect and made Zane's pretty easy to accomplish. First, he colored the turkey (because he wanted to); then I cut the helmet out and he glued it on; next, I made a jersey from the rest of the folder; he then drew and colored cleats/football - I cut them and he glued them on. Done. Easy-peasy.  

 

Jaxen's turkey was smaller - so it was a bit more difficult. I still cut created the jersey from  the folder while he learned how to draw a helmet. I thought he did so good with the helmet! He finished coloring the turkey and then called it good.

If you are wondering why he went with a Chief's football player and not the Cowboys, it's because Jaxen's turkey is wearing Tyrann Mathieu's number - but Jaxen will call him "Turkey Mathieu" :)

Life Lately

Here is a bit of life lately for you....

I love setting the TV up outside, watching football (eating pizza at the same time is just a bonus)!

Jaxen talked me into playing Monopoly over a weekend. It was not too bad when you play for 1 hour here and there. He beat me. Bad. Park Place and Boardwalk with houses are no joke. I only had "savings" to land on them twice. That third time did me in. Haha.

 

Nik enjoys taking the boys to see cool cars. They apparently love to pose in front of those cool cars. Please notice my kids are both in shorts, but Zane has a jacket on. (It was new and he wanted to wear it, even though it was hot outside).

 

I love the little moments when my boys are being sweet. Jaxen was reading us bedtime stories one night when we had a sleepover together.

 

I'm thankful I can work from home when needed. Zane was sick a few days so I worked at home in the mornings, while Nik slept. Here is me... in my element - messy hair, comfortable clothes and hot tea in my favorite mug.

 

A little later - a sweet boy wanted a pic with me and my (blue-light blocking) glasses.

 

Zane's day, week, month, maybe year was made when a friend of his gave him this huge dinosaur that was never played with anymore. Zane has had the best time with Tooth. That's his name.

 

Good night Tooth, and Zane.

 

Zane has really been into drawing lately - can you tell what this is a picture of? The KC Chiefs and the Dallas Cowboys playing football. Zane is doing excellent with his letters and over the weekend, I taught him how to draw a star. We find pictures like this all over our house now!


And last, but not least - look at what my hubby received at work: Peer MVP. People love working with Nik. They are always glad when they find out he is their supervisor (he moves around a lot).

Halloween Fun

Friday the kiddos were allowed to dress up for their classes Fall Party. Jaxen was SWAT (same as last year) and Zane was Spiderman (an old costume as well). They both wanted to be tackle football players (go figure) but I did not want to spend the money on all the gear....so "leftovers" it was - and they had a great Halloween.

We purchased some colored hair-spray and I think that was their favorite part! 

 

Zane has really been into decorating this year. See all of his creations in the window?  Everyday there was something new.

 

On Sunday afternoon we had some neighbors and friends from Zane's football team over. Nik brought the TV outside so we could watched the Saints and Cowboys pull out a win (woo-hoo)! We had the campfire pit and of course, hot dogs and s'mores! Everyone had a great time. We laughed, the kids played and we just enjoyed the night. I only have 1 picture and it is of all the kiddos before they went trick-or-treating. 

Jaxen thanked Nik and I later that night for such a great Halloween :) It was fun. And the best part? Kids were showered and in bed by 9pm. Not too bad, right?!

Pumpkin Carving

We finally got around to carving pumpkins this season. Nik took the boys to pick out their pumpkins (from a grocery store - no cute pumpkin patch this year!) and I worked with them to carve them out!

 

Zane was into digging the "guts" out. He appreciated that job, since I would not let him have a knife. 

Jaxen - not so much. He was disgusted by it! I think the only reason he did this part is so he could use a knife. I helped him a little bit, but made him do most of it. 

 

 

Eventually he put a mask on, and Zane followed suite.  

 

The boys each made a face on one side of the pumpkin, and then the other side was the number of their favorite quarterbacks... 15 for Patrick Mahomes (Chiefs) and 4 for Dak Prescott (Cowboys). 

 

I placed some fake candles inside and they turned out pretty cute!

Church Updates

Typically each week, our family attends Sunday Morning Worship in-person. On the few Sundays we don't make it - I'm thankful for the online-option that we still have!

 

They boys have enjoyed attending the children's Wednesday night program. They are learning a lot, and having fun too! Every now and then some pics get posted (which I love) of their time together. I thought I would share a few with you...

I am praying that my boys grow up loving God and for them to want to have a relationship with Him and lead a life that is an example to others. For us, church is one way to help build that. Not the only way - but one that we feel is important. I am thankful for those who are investing their time to teach these young ones!