So much to blog about

The 2010 Deer hunt was a great success! Kory and I both filled our tags as did most of the hunters that were with us. Khloee and RJ got to experience first hand the gutting of a deer. What 3 and 5 year old don't need that kind of an eduction? RJ couldn't take his eye's off the deer as his dad was gutting it but he kept saying, "Oh I'm gonna to puke"!We enjoyed our time together even if it poured rain the first couple of day's and the kids' clothes and shoes were a big muddy mess.
Luckily Khloee came prepared with her swimming suit for the great weather we were experiencing. The rest of us bundled up in our sweats and blankets and watched Khlo run around in her swim suit. (unfortunately there were no pictures taken of the beauty in her half naked state, although there was plenty of opportunity.)


While we were gone hunting, Luke missed the last games of his flag football season.
He loved his first year of playing football and did a great job for being his first year.

This is his first interception.
I was more impressed that I got a picture of it than I was of the actual interception. But good job anyway Luke!

After the season was over he informed me that he would be paying his way through college by playing football. Thank goodness, I can stop putting money in his college fund. . . wait, I never started his college fund. Even better, one less thing that I start and fail miserably at! Awesome, THANK YOU LUKE!!

"7" Luke "7"

Dear Luke,

I want to say I can't believe your 7, but I actually CAN believe you're 7. You act so grown up and are such a big help to me. Of course you still have your moments when you act your age which are important because if you grow up that means your mom has to too.

Since the day you were born, you have been an easy going kid. I remember that when your dad blessed you in church, he blessed you to be a peacemaker in our home and I think of that often because you are such a great peacemaker. You are sensitive to others feelings around you and are not afraid to stop and help a friend that needs help.

This past year when I was pregnant with Danny is when I saw you change the most. You stepped up and helped with Khloee, often without me having to ask. You were so sweet and patient with her and I loved hearing your voice in the other room trying to keep her happy and getting her whatever was making her upset. I loved when you would draw me pictures to hang by my bed so I would have something nice to look at as I lay there.

You are such a good example for RJ and he will always be looking at his older brothers and follow your and Tanner's lead. He needs your example and your friendship.

You are very responsible with your school work and your teacher's have loved having you in their class because you are a great worker and do what you are supposed to do.

You have yet to lose your top front teeth. One is loose and I hope by the end of the week it is out (or I may just have to pull it while you sleep cuz it is buggin' me). Your favorite color is green right now and you want to be a police officer when you grow up. Your eye's are my favorite thing because they are so dark brown and they tell me everything about how feel with just one glance.

Luke, you are amazing to me and you make my job as a mom so easy! I hope year 7 is just as great as year 6.

I love you.

Love, Mom