4th birthday

Mack turned four on Wednesday.  Wow!...Where does time go?!  He is such a great boy.  He is happy, kind, loving, stubborn, independent, smart, & funny. (Hilarious!)  He loves to read, count, play, sing, dance, relax, build, & create.  Scott and I thank God everyday for giving us this amazing gift, our son, Mack.

We had birthday donuts and strawberry milk that morning as he opened his gifts.

Happy Birthday Mack!

We love you so much!

Superhero party

We had Mack's birthday party yesterday.  We were all blessed to spend the day with family and friends.  What a wonderful day!  Mack had a blast and really enjoyed himself.  

Friends...

... and family

Mack & Grandpa

What a SUPER day!!!!

year's end...

Since I haven't blogged in forever, I am racing to get it done tonight before the beginning of the new year.  I can't believe 2012 is coming to a close.  It has been a great year and we are looking forward to all that 2013 brings.  We wish you the best and are thinking of all of our family and friends!!

Halloween:  

Mack dressed up as Iron Man.... 

he loves his super heroes!

2012 football season:

The Indians made it to the quarterfinal 

round and ended with a 

record of 12-1...WOW!

Mack can write his name

... in all capital letters!

(I know, I know...we will work 

on getting it right) :)

Christmas...

was GREAT, magical, and amazing!

Christmas Eve @ Mom & Dad's...

Christmas Day @ our house...

what an unbelievable morning with Mack 

and all of his excitement!

 Magical!

 Cheers to the new year!

October...

...is here!

I hate that I am down to blogging about once a month.  I want to and try to and think about blogging more often.  But...I guess it just isn't happening right now.  School is good.  This fall season is GREAT!  We are experiencing many beautiful colors and fabulous weather. 

Football is super exciting...the indians are 6-0!  We play a BIG game this week and are hoping for another victory.

Mack is AMAZING! He is a hoot - life is nonstop with him.  We love every minute!  I took him to the doctor for a quick checkup.  He is 45 pounds and 44 inches tall...he is almost square...lol!

I adopted a guinea pig as a class pet for my first graders this year.  It has been a great experience and ALWAYS reminds me of my previous teaching partner, Mrs. McGill...miss you tons!  My first graders love Cheetah (ya, that's his name).  They get him out daily while they work in our word work station.  They are so good to him and I believe this is a great experience for them.

...Mack ALSO really enjoys Cheetah.  Today I brought Cheetah home to clean the cage and 'refresh' his home.  Mack hardly left his side...he talked to him, fed him carrots, and made sure the dogs didn't get too close. ;)

Back at it...

Well... summer flew by, school has started, football season is underway, and we are busy as ever!  School is off to a great start.  It is fun to get started and get to know a new group of students.  Scott is doing special ed. at the elementary in the morning and then he goes to the alternative school in the afternoon.  I am teaching first grade again and loving it...this is the first time we have worked in the same building and enjoy going to work together in the morning. :)

Mack is going to his babysitter and loves spending the day with his friends.  He would be ready for preschool but it is not offered until he turns 4.  Oh well, no need to rush it.  He loves, loves, loves to go to the football field with Scott.  They are two peas in a pod!  He loves painting, coloring, playing with his football guys, cars, and legos. He is smart, funny, handsome, and our #1 blessing!  

Scott has been working hard with the football team.  The Indians are 2-0, yay!  We are excited to get off to a good start.  Mack and I love to go to the games, we are Scott's #1 fans!

The remodeling of our house is complete.  Hip, Hip, Hooray!  We love it!  It really stretched out our upstairs living space.  It was finished right as we started school.  Things are still a bit out of place but we are hoping to work on that tomorrow after church.  We are waiting for a new bedroom set to arrive and then I will post pictures. 

A BIG thank you to Alisha & Matt for trekking out to take some family pics for us! We love them ALL!

My favorite ;)

 

 

Lake of the Ozarks...

We LOVE the lake.  Scott's mom owns a house there and we love, love, love that it brings them here a few times each year.  We REALLY value our time spent together.  What a blessing!  We spent a week and a half eating, drinking, and being merry.


the lake...

the pool...

the fun...

the family...