To hang a postcard

I heard pounding coming from Rollins bedroom and asked Thadeus if he knew WHAT was going on. He did not but proceeded to the room to investigate. Rollin and Thadeus came out to the living room together and I asked Rollin what he was doing in there. He told me he was hanging up a post card. "I didn't have a hammer for the nail so i used a rock to dang it on in there".

Halloween 2009

We had a great Halloween. The boys were all pirates but each with their own flare. It was so fun to see them grow further into confident children and shout "trick or treat" at each door we went to. Then follow each generous offer of candy with a "thanks" or "thank you" and "happy Halloween" I was really proud of them as they ran from house to house using their manners and having fun. Rollin was even so bold as to ring the doorbell on a couple houses that did not have their porch lights on! They ate candy all night and all the next day, and they loved it. I wish I could let them eat what they want all the time, but I love them to much to put that junk in their bodies. I hope they understand some day. We had a lovely visit to a pumpkin patch in Rossville with some great friends. THen a second trip to buy a pumpkin that was big enough to carve into a jack o lantern. We have had a great fall so far and a very Happy Halloween!

Boys Art

Water Color by Fynn


Humming bird with sun and blue sky in pencil and marker, by Rollin
White Tail Buck and Blue sky in pencil and marker, by Tucker

a note to Tucker

"Dear T Dog, Monday we can tie up Rollin. Yo Baby, From John"

Amazing Daddy

Thadeus has been trying to get new wheels for a lawn trailer that was given to us. He decided to take one of the wheels off the trailer and take it into town with him and Fynn. Fynn watched Thadeus remove the pin and slide the tire off the axle. Fynn gasped and said ( Your Amazing)!

A short hike to the beanfield

We ALL needed to get outside today. The sun is finally shining again! We started with a game of baseball but Tucker didn't seem to have the patience for his younger teammates. Then I insisted on a hike to the bean field that is behind the schools football field. Tucker Protested but his mood quickly changed when I agreed that he could be the leader.
So the boys sometimes like to take my picture but I have a hard time posing for a photo alone. Koda always makes a great companion for me.
Three in a row



Fynn always manages a great snapshot of the sky!

Growing Fast!

On our last trip up to Indiana Tucker and Koda posed for a picture and I realized that I had taken a similar photo back when we first brought Koda home last spring. She is around 8 mths old now and Tucker is 6. But wow they have really grown a lot since then.