I know it has been a LONG time since I updated the blog, especially when my Dad asks when I'm going to update.  I didn't even know you read this Dad, thanks!

Anyway, A lot is going on around here and continues to go on.  With 4 kids, 2 churches and babysitting 6-8 kids - it's really never calm!

3 weeks ago now, Ron's parents came for a visit.  We hadn't seen them since July and we were all happy to hug them and spend a little time together!  

 Then last Tuesday Ron's dad had an outpatient surgery.  Frances has been home to take care of him and he is improving and doing well.  We take off this evening to spend a few days with them, celebrate Thanksgiving and haul fire wood  for Grandpa! :)

These 4!  

They are so much alike!  

All 3 boys wanting to be like their Daddy!  

All 4 adorable and fun and crazy and just boys! 

(their eating apples in the picture)

Last weekend the boys went on their first ever hunt - they went coon hunting!  Despite how this picture looks (I was holding them up for my picture) they were so excited!  They went with a friend and his kids!  By the time they got home they were cold and had lots of stories.  Unfortunately, Ronnie was helping out another little boy and got soaked feet (inside his boots) his toes were purple when he got home.  Thank the Lord, He was watching out for these guys and there are no long term effects!

Maddie has been by little helper this fall.  We have 6 kids on a regular basis and then 2 more that come before and after school!  It is a lot, but they are really good kids.  This picture below is so cute.  Maddie is "reading" to the kids.  She has begun reading some, but in this pictures she is making up her own story to a new library book and the others are just taking it all in!

All 4 of mine love this little gal. This is Aubrie.  She is 8 months old and so cute!  It's kinda weird having a baby in the house again!

We had a little Thanksgiving celebration today with Pilgrim hats!

They really are great kids and we have a lot of fun together.  Hopefully they learn a little bit too!

So now, we are 2 days from Thanksgiving and planning to spend some time with Ron's parents!  I'm looking forward to snuggling up in front of the wood burning stove!  Then on to have another Thanksgiving meal with my parents and brother's family.

Ryan remains in the hospital, in fact was sent back to ICU just yesterday for what they believe to be an infection.  We're still waiting on test results.  He continues to need prayers as He fights!  We continue to seek the Lord and ask for healing!  Thank you for praying with us.

As I mentioned, life is busy!

We are good, I'll try to be more consistent in keeping everyone updated, (even you Dad)!