Happy Fall Ya'll!!!!!!!!!

Well it is that time of year once again and I love it! I love the changing of the leaves, the scarecrows, pumpkins, haybales, you name it, and I love it. I think that this is my favorite time of the year and I just savor every day that it is here. We all know what comes after it here in Michigan, so just enjoy it while you can. Before long we will be seeing some of that white stuff that likes to hang around for quite some time, but maybe I will be ready for it when it comes. Probably not, but I can say that for now because it is a little while longer before we should be seeing any of it. I wish all of you blogging buddies a very happy and blessed fall!!!

Packing up for yet another weekend of camping!!

Well hump day is here and I am trying to focus on packing up for our camping trip up North this weekend. I do believe that there are about 30 of us going to spend the weekend in Mesick. The campground is called Northern Exposure and is right on the lake, so this should be fun. We generally stick closer to the homefront because Mark can not be too far away in case he is called in to work, but we are venturing a couple of hours away this weekend, so Miss Ellie will be accompaning us. She herself will make this camping trip interesting, but we will see how she does. It is supposed to be a little cooler, so it should be just right for camping. Atleast the campfires will feel good when we sit around them:) We hope that all of you blogging buddies have a wonderful weekend yourselves and I am sure we will post a few photos of our trip when we get back. Until next time...

Trick or Treating in September???

What a beautiful weekend for camping. This past weekend we were at Yogi Bear once again and it was Halloween weekend there, so the girls quickly threw something together and went trick or treating on Saturday evening. It was so warm that our little kitty had to wear a tank top, but we are not complaining. I think that I can honestly say that I have never trick or treated in September, but there is a first time for everything. The campground did a wonderful job and it was nice to see that just about every site participated. I am sure that those few that did not were not aware that it was Halloween weekend. We did not know it until we checked in, but at least we were close enough that we could run home and grab something for the girls to dress up as and run to Wally World and get some candy. Court did not have much time beings she had the youth group's annual car show at church, so she opted for the easy choice of being a mime like she did in Holland campground last year. It all worked out well and they had the best time. After we trick or treated, we went to Sally's 60th birthday party where we all had a blast square dancing. Poor Mark, as well educated and smart as he is, had the worst time telling his right from his left but it gave us all a good laugh and believe me, he was NOT the only one. Courtney has found a new love, yep square dancing. She could not stop talking about how much fun she had. Lots and lots of memories for these girls to take with them as they grow up. I am thankful that we are in a place where we can give them that! Right now we are enjoying our lives and loving every minute! Hope everyone has a blessed week! Until next time....

First day of school

Things went rather smoothly this morning. Kids all got up early, got dressed, ate and were actually excited about going to school. There of course were a few glitches, but that is to be expected on the first day. To begin with a bus went by at 6:45am and Mark made Courtney get in the truck to run it down and it was not even her bus. It was the High School bus. Then when her bus did come, she was standing out there waiting and her bus driver rode right by her, so we had to jump in the car and go chase it down. Oh you gotta love the first week of busing! I took the other two to school, so they got there on time. We will see how their bus is tomorrow. I am glad that the first one is behind us and hopefully the rest of these early mornings will continue this way. I doubt it, but a mom can always hope right?!?!?!

Hoping everyone has a Wonderful weekend...

Well the last weekend of summer vacation is here and we are gonna be busy as usual. Court has an end of the summer party to go to tonight, then both girls are going to the races at Berlin tomorrow night with Jen and Brian and their 2 girls, not to mention all the things in between that we are doing or have to do. The weather is supposed to be BEAUTIFUL so I am sure that we will hit the beach a day or two too. It is bitter sweet, but I am looking forward to being on a structured schedule once again. What ever all of you blogging buddies do this weekend, have fun and be careful! I am sure we will be back next week with a first day of school update! Happy Labor Day to all!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
P.S. There are no new photos of Les on here because she in never here! Always running with somebody:)