Happy Birthday Avery!

I can't believe that Avery is 10 years old!! It doesn't seem like it's been that long since he was this little. We've had a great day, which is why I'm just now getting this on here. I have tons of pictures from the weekend, but I'll have to get those on here another day. When we got home tonight from our family birthday get together, he said it was the best birthday ever!! It makes me so happy to know that. This year has been rough for him in some ways, with the move and issues at school. (I think it's hard to make friends when there isn't any time to do so.) He's been really great, even with everything we've had going on. He's an awesome kid, and I'm really proud of him. Somehow, tonight he really seems older. I'm not sure what it is about him, but he just seems more mature. I guess it's bound to happen some time!

Sleepover

I have some happy kids tonight. Five happy kids, to be exact. The boys both have friends spending the night tonight. They really miss their friends from their old school and church, so we're finally getting around to having them over. This is something we didn't have room to do at the other house. This is one of the main reasons we moved, to have more room to do stuff like this. It's nice to follow through on this promise to the boys.
You probably noticed that I said I have five happy kids...well, Chloe is quite excited and happy with our guests as well. When I tucked her into bed, she said, "I love my kids, all my kids." Normally she just says boys, so I knew that 'kids' meant the boys' friends as well. I'm not sure how tomorrow will go. I don't think she's going to like being left out. I guess Keith and I will have to make an extra effort to entertain her. Hopefully I'll catch the boys being still long enough to get some pictures.

What a weekend!!

This weekend we had six kids!! Some friends of ours went on a retreat, so the kids stayed with us. We had a blast! The first thing you need to know is that their kids are really well behaved. It was ridiculously easy. The most hectic time was meal time. I love the picture above, because I feel like it really describes the experience. I know the kids had a great time. They used to see each other every day, so I know they enjoyed hanging out again. Going out with six kids was interesting, but fun. I just kept counting them the whole time. It was also funny to take them all to church this morning. Most people at church don't know us yet, so they just saw us with six kids. You know they had to be wondering if they were all ours. The lady behind us commented on how well behaved they all were, and asked if they were all ours. Anyway, it was a great weekend. Here are some pictures from the weekend. I know it's a lot, but I took bunches of pictures.













I'm going to be in trouble when Avery finds out I put this one on here!! :)

FYI

If you drop something glass onto a tile floor, it will shatter into a million pieces. As my friend Wendy recently told me, it will shatter like sand. She was right.

Another piece of advice: a shop vac comes in handy when you drop glass onto a tile floor.

Why, oh why, did it have to be the lid to my pot? Why couldn't it have been a glass or plate?

Funny girl...

This is a conversation between Keith and Chloe last night. Chloe was sitting in Keith's lap, and he was brushing her hair after her bath. They were watching football.

Chloe: I used to play football.
Keith: You did?
Chloe: Yeah, when I grow up.
Chloe: Oh, he got a touchdown!

I thought it was the cutest conversation. She's getting so big, and her vocabulary grows daily, but it's funny to hear the things she gets mixed up. You can also tell we watch a lot of football. Sometimes she'll say she doesn't like football, but other times she'll get excited and say, "Go Titans!" She says Titans regardless of what team is playing.

Another funny story:
We were walking through Sams yesterday, and Chloe spotted a pineapple. We bought one the day before at Kroger, so she recognized it and said, "Apple pie!" It just cracked me up. I've never thought about if you switch it up, it sounds like apple pie. I still learn something new every day.

Chloe playing the Wii

Trunk or Treat

We had a great time at trunk or treat at church last night. I love when it actually falls on Halloween, because then we don't have to trick or treat another night. The kids all had a blast getting to play with their friends they don't get to see much anymore. We decided it was worth it to drive 45 min. so we could visit with everyone. It's a nice reminder that we really do have friends!! I don't take many pictures, but I did at least get one of each of the kids. We got back so late that the kids haven't had time to go through their candy bags! That means they won't know what I sneak from them today while they're at school!! :)