Highlights

After an interesting summer (Jordan got sick twice & was housebound both times, camping was postponed by a month, finally went camping only to leave the campground a day early due to Lucas having a cold & refusing to sleep), fall arrived with a bang.

Only picture of the four of us from camping

Jordan started at his new preschool in September.  He goes three mornings a week & loves it.  There was a bit of a transition period but we got through it.  I love that the school is five minutes away, which gives me time to get stuff done in the mornings (especially since Lucas naps during that time).  Ok, most mornings I get stuff done.  Some mornings I just catch up on tv shows or take a nap :)

In addition to preschool, Jordan also started attending AWANA, a program at our church.  He is loving the extra time to be with his friends from church & enjoys memorizing bible verses.  He is excited to be a Cubbie & wear his vest :)

This year for Halloween Jordan has decided to be Jake from the Neverland Pirates & Lucas is a puppy. This picture was taken on our way to a church event on Saturday.  This is the first year Jordan's been into the experience of wearing a costume so it's been fun to see him get so excited about it.  Lucas tries to take off his headpiece every chance he can get :)

Speaking of the little one, I cannot believe he is turning a year old in a few weeks! Lucas is crawling & cruising all over the place.  He loves to walk around with help & has even take a few very wobbly steps on his own.  He adores his big brother & follows him everywhere, wants to eat what he's eating, play with what he's playing with, etc.  Lucas is our non-cautious one.  Toy on the floor? He'll dive off the bed or couch to get it.  A rock on the other side of the wall?  Climb over it & topple into the dirt to get the rock.  Jordan's on top of our backyard play structure? Try to climb up the slide unsuccessfully multiple times.  This little one is also going to keep us on our toes!

Chatting on the phone & not looking too happy that I interrupted him

Earlier this month, we went to the Pumpkin Patch.  We tried so hard to get that "must have" pumpkin patch picture that every parent gets.  This is Lucas on the verge of crying & Jordan is done with my constantly telling him to "sit & smile, just one more time".  Ah, memories :)

David and I volunteer at AWANA every Sunday & we are involved in a small group at church.  In addition to that, I also keep busy with the moms ministry.  David continues to be on the worship team & teaches music lessons once a week.  Next week is our 7 year anniversary & we are so thankful for the life God has blessed us with!