Catching Up

I know you're all wondering what happened to me because it has been so long since I have posted. I had really intended to be much better but with a new school year and new romance life has just gotten away from me.

October is a really busy month for us. We have something going on every weekend. Last Saturday we went to the visitation and funeral for Bret's grandma. They did everything all on the same day. Rachel babysat for Levi all afternoon and got a nice surprise when she went to get him up from what was supposed to be a nap time. He had pooped and stuck his hands in it and smeared it over his clothes and sheets. She was thoroughly disgusted! Then we came home long enough to throw together some food, change clothes and get the kids ready to go to the hog roast at our church. Levi enjoyed the food and his first hayrack ride. Too bad it was dark and I couldn't get any pictures.

This week was Homecoming Week at the high school. It was a full week and a bit of a strange week. Yesterday morning they discovered that one of the high school teachers had removed a tile in the shop room that contained asbestos. So, the high school was dismissed at 12:15 and the Homecoming game was canceled because the football players' equipment was in the contaminated area. The parade went on as planned and the dance tonight will be held at the middle school. What a disappointment anyways!! Now, as I type this, the snow is falling outside. It started about 15 minutes ago. It isn't sticking to the ground but it sure is strange to see snow on the 10th of October. I hope it stops before pictures outside for Homecoming!








Last Saturday was float building day. This is the float that the Juniors built for only $35. We're anxiously awaiting the results of who won the float contest. Maybe tonight Rachel will find out at the dance.




Here are some of the dress up days at the high school. Monday was pajama day. Tuesday was twin day. Wednesday was Gender Bender day. Thursday was Western Day. Friday was red and black day.







Wednesday was the Powder Puff game. The Juniors played the Seniors and were victorious. They are undefeated in the three years they have played. Rachel really enjoys playing the game and is good about rushing to the ball when she is on defense. She was hoping they would have gotten the ball to her a little more because they wouldn't have suspected her and she is pretty fast.









This morning we woke up to a house covered with toilet paper from the front to the back. Thre of Rachel's friend's decided to toilet paper and saran wrap our house. They did it good!!

This week Levi has been rather comical. The babysitter told us that when she asks his if he pooped, he will go and get the wipes. He also knows her routine so well that when they are getting ready to go somewhere, she puts the dog in the kennel. So this week, he started going to stand by the dog kennel when they are getting ready to leave and then again when they get home. On Thursday, I put him in the high chair with four grapes and told him one at a time. He said "okay" and then put all four in his mouth. This morning we went to get Rachle up and he pointed at her door and said "sissy". He has also begun saying "thanks" or "thank you" and signing "please".