Cheyenne Nicole.....

On December 30,

our niece Cheyenne Nicole was born.

Gabe was so excited.

He likes to hold babies

and he is so gentle.

Cheyenne & me

Sisters:  Alyssa & Cheyenne

Gabe & Cheyenne

Grandma & Cheyenne

Dad's Birthday...

Last Saturday was Dad's birthday,

so we had the family down for supper.

Gabe had lots of fun helping to make supper.

I made meatloaf and he had fun helping to mix it.

Gabe mixing meatloaf

Caleb.....

A couple weeks ago,

Caleb was fussing that he didn't want to go to school

because he had a runny nose.

We made him go .

He was so glad he went,

because he got awarded

STUDENT OF THE MONTH!!!!!!

Yeah CALEB so proud of you.

He was SO happy!!!

CONGRATULATIONS  CALEB!!!!!!!! 

Our Thanksgiving Week....

The Sunday before Thanksgiving

we went to Wolf's Hollow Park.

We had a fun afternoon

going for a walk.

On Thanksgiving,
we went to Sam's parents for lunch.
Came home and milked and
went to my parents for supper.
It was a full day ,
but it is nice being able to spend time 
with both families.
We also go a thanksgiving baby.

which we named Turkey.

Peanut Butter Icing....

• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup peanut butter
• 3 tablespoons milk, might need a little more
• 2 cups 10x sugar

Beat all ingredients together and spread on cake or brownies.

Chocolate Fudge Icing....

I am very picky about icing,

I don't like anything too sweet.

So I can't stand the stuff 

you buy at the store.

I found this chocolate icing

and really like it.

It works better if you make it ahead

of time and them let it sit

so it gets thick.

Ingredients:

1 cup sugar

1/3 cup milk

5 tablespoons butter

1 cup milk chocolate chips

Directions:

Put the first three ingredients in a sauce pan.

Bring to a boil over medium heat,

stirring constantly.

Remove from heat and add chips.

With a wire whip beat until creamy.

Cool.

If you need to use it right away 

it will be thin.

It is best if it sits a few hours or overnight.

Being Thankful...

It is so hard to believe

that Thanksgiving is next week already!!

This  school year is going so fast,

it seems like the boys just started school.

This week they get their report cards,

so school is a quarter of the way over. 

Time goes so fast.

I have been thinking a lot lately 

about what I am thankful for,

since thanksgiving is next week.

First of all I am thankful for GOD!

He is always there for me.

Protects, guides us through life.

We can tell Him anything.

Last year I started going to a prayer group

called MIP(mothers in prayer).

It is other mom's in our school district who get

together twice a  month and pray for

our school, teachers, and students.

It has been such an amazing experience for me.

It is just a small group of us,

but I have been so blessed by these ladies.

I have grown so much over the past year.

I am not so afraid to pray out loud.

Next, I am thankful for my family.

Sam, Caleb, and Gabe.

I love them so much.

I am so thankful that they are all healthy,

the boys are enjoying another year of school.
I am thankful that they have a good school
to go to.
That they have good teachers.
That they are meeting and making good friends.
My hope is that other kids will be able to see 
Jesus through our boys.
That they will be a good example
to the other kids around them.

I am also thankful for my parents, 

in laws,

my grandparents,

I am very lucky  to have all four of them in my life,

brother & sister,

all my sister and brother in laws.

All my nephews,

Conner, Cameron, Logan, Logan, and Bryce.

My nieces,

Alyssa and one to be born in December.

I love them  all very much.

Our church family.

We are so thankful and grateful 

for our church family.

We may go to a small church,

but we have some great families that go there.

Since we have become involved in the youth group

we have gotten to know the kids alot better,

and there are some great kids there.

I love the families that go there.

It is great getting to know them better.

It is so nice to have someone you can talk to,

if we need to.

I am also thankful for our job,

and house.

That we have a nice place to live and raise our boys.

They love living on the farm 

and having animals of there own.

I think sometimes we take for granted all the things

we have in our life. 

Our family, health, friends.church.

I have really been reminded lately

that we need to thank God for all he has given us.

So as we celebrate Thanksgiving next week,

I am so thankful for all the blessings 

I have in my life.

I hope everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving,

spending time with you families!!!