Grandaddy/Big Buddy/Daddy Will's 80th

He's a man of many names, with lots of people who love him. Todd's grandfather turned 80 on October 19th. We all surprised him (including Ashley, Chris, and Addie all the way from California) at church the weekend after his birthday. It was so cute, I think it took him a while to process everyone was there. His smile was big enough to say it all though, and he's always wearing it. After church we took some family pictures, because when you get that many people together, its a rule! :-) We had everyone to our house for lunch and then back to the church for the big party! It was a great time and it was a blast to see everyone, especially all the kids together.

See, the smile, it's his signature!

Granny and Will

Granny and Will and the 3 sisters

The Dunn Family

The Hannah Family

The Fleming Family

All the great grandchildren

EVERYONE!

The Hannah "kids"

The Fleming "kids"

The Dunn "kids"

The sisters

Happy 80th Will!

An amazing woman

On October 18th the world lost an amazing woman and heaven gained one, my Grandma Joyce. She had been battling Alzheimer's for a long time and although her body was strong as ever, her mind had gone. I knew her well when I was a little girl....she would ride me on the back of her bicycle for hours, until I feel asleep and my head bobbled all around. She dressed up as a witch every Halloween, sometimes with a green face and warts all over it! She made the best macaroni salad I ever tasted. She put up with my Grandpa, who was quite a character! She was an amazing sharp shooter, my dad has pictures of her on roller skates holding a gun! A real Annie Oakley! She was adventurous, she pursued a pilots license and jumped out of an airplane. She had the best laugh, I can still hear it. Here is a video my dad put together with an amazing song by Jewel. There is a hole in all of our hearts.....

North Carolina Birthday

For my birthday, Todd took me to Raleigh. It was an amazing trip! We got to see all the cute downtown areas, TONS of trees, and most importantly one of my dear friends, Jamie and her family! We LOVE the area! We didn't get one picture of ourselves, or of us with Jamie, but we did take some pictures of Jamie and her sweet girl, Abby. We had a special connection with Abby, just like I had a special connection with Jamie. It has been 10 years since we've seen each other last, but it felt like last week. Miss you guys!

Abby, who they say doesn't like just everyone, had a special little place in her heart for Todd, this smile was just for him! We can't wait for her and Quinn to meet!

First REAL haircuts

When Aidan decided he wanted long hair (we call him Justin Beiber, haha) it was the end of the mommy haircuts. We attempted to cut their hair once while it was long, but decided it was time for their first REAL haircut. They got the salon treatment! They all did amazing, sat perfectly still, and they asked us to come back anytime we want! It was a fun outing and we all look a little less shaggy!

Mymoms visits!

A visit from Mymom is always a treat. She came and spoiled us (as always), especially ME! We had a great time hanging out, going downtown, going to the pumpkin patch, and choosing out Halloween costumes with her. We love having Mymom, thanks for a great visit, we miss you!

Blue Team

Canon got to play his first season of soccer and Todd helped to coach his team as well. It's a really neat concept. The parents are all involved in some "play" teaching for the first 30 minutes and then they scrimmage another team for the last 30 minutes. Canon is a little athlete, he runs fast, scores goals, and pushes (sometimes too much!) It was fun to watch him catch on to the game and really enjoy it. He loves to ask, "Who am I versing (playing against) today Daddy?"

"Coach says, put your belly on the ball!"

Ok, all our children stick their tongues out, I LOVE IT!

"SCORE!"

Tongue

Tongue again

Not 100% sure, but I will bet the tongue is out!

"SCORE!"

Coach

Todd is coaching Aidan's soccer team. They are the Red Devils and Todd has done nothing but impress me with these boys. When I go up to the school, the players will approach me to tell "Coach Todd" something. It is so cute how they look up to him. They are lucky to have him, as am I! Heading to the game, Quinn is so girlie!

Waiting for the game to start...

That's our Aidan, #4!

"COACH!!!!!"

Canon providing a little halftime entertainment.

Pep talk at half time.

Our last game is Sunday! Go Red Devils!