Kids Say the Darndest Things

I always knew my son Ikey was a chatter box. He's the one who stops complete strangers in a store and tells them all about the goings ons of his day. He's been known to ask employees of JoAnn Fabric for a quarter so he can buy candy. He is always talking to someone and I can't always edit what he says. This week in church was another example. In primary they were talking about talents. Kids were naming all the different kinds of talents people have. Ikey raised his hand and said, "Some people's talents are to have babies!". Four different friends have called to tell us about this comment. Oh, the world through a four year old's mind! It's appropriate that the name Isaac means "laughing one".

Soccer is a'going!

We are in full swing of soccer season now. We've adjusted to the schedule, the practices, the new friends. Now we get to sit back and enjoy the games. Alex is learning some skills and is getting great exercise. The highlight for this week, however, was bringing the after game snacks. Boys and food - a connection I'm beginning to understand!

The other boys keep themselves entertained by swinging and kicking the soccer ball around. We love starting our Saturdays with a little outdoor recreation and exercise!

Harvest Time

I love fall time. The newness of school, the welcomed change in weather, the beautiful leaves, October birthdays and...canning season! Each fall I take the boys to the farm to buy fruit to can. I love teaching them where food comes from. They get to see farm animals, climb bales of hay and become excited (the one time a year) about fresh produce. This year I decided to can applesauce. With the help of Ikey, Alex and Jackson, I canned 80 lbs of Gravenstien apples. The result was homemade applesauce tasting as good as candy. I can't help but think my pioneer grandmas are smiling down on me from above because of my day of production!