10-7-09 to 10-10-09 Wednesday to Saturday

Saturday:  The boys were supposed to have a game today, but it was cancelled due to snow and cold weather.  So Nick and Jack came over to watch a movie with them...I think it was Ice Age 3, Dawn of the Dinosaurs.

Friday:  Jaydon took this picture of my fushia plant hanging on the front porch.  It really did get pretty this year.

Thursday:  Jaydon's eyes are soooo blue.  He was laying on the couch watching TV, so I thought I would get a close-up of him.

Wednesday:  It seems like the colors in the backyard change shades every day.  I think this patio was one of the best home improvement projects we've every done.

Thought for the week!

I'm loving this verse. I wrote it on the chalkboard in the kitchen so I remember to read it and live it! "Your judge is also your healer, who wants you to know His priceless kindness, forbearance, and patience."

10-3-09 to 10-6-09 Saturday to Tuesday

Tuesday: At practice tonight, Jared was awarded the Line MVP shirt. He has waited for this the entire season. After every game, he asked his dad if he did good enough to get a shirt. I'm so proud of him for sticking with it all season and working so hard. Great job Bear!!

Monday: It's been cold and rainy, but the boy's fort has stayed dry and looks pretty comfy.

Sunday: The boys took all my patio furniture cushions off and arranged them in their fort. They have quite the set-up.

Saturday: Josh (#44) is getting ready to catch this ball. We won again and the boys are all very excited about this great season.

9-29-09 to 10-2-09 Tuesday to Friday

Friday: Even the Boston Ivy turns a shade of red.

Thursday: School organization...I love it. Each kid has his own spot for homework and school papers. The chore chart is hanging right next to homework, so we can see if it's been done. And the dry erase board has been nice while working 4th grade multiplication. Jaydon also uses it to play school and practice his letters and number. This system has worked great so far!

Wednesday: As if the boys can't find anything better to do, they have to try a hand stand while on the skateboard. I'm surprised we haven't been to the ER more often than we have.

Tuesday: Autumn Blaze Maple

9-25-09 to 9-28-09 Friday to Monday

Monday: At practice, the boys run a drill where the runner goes between to tackling dummies and then meets the defender. Jared new one of the bigger boys would be waiting for him on the other side, so he ran super fast through the dummies and put a move on the defender that made him leave his feet. I don't think Jared wanted to be tackled!

Sunday: What can I say? This is my favorite season and I love taking pictures of the beautiful colors and landscape.

Saturday: The Bandits won again today. We are now 5-1 and getting better with each game. Josh caught a pass and ran it in for a TD today. He said he was so excited that he had tears in his eyes.

Friday: Such awesome fall color. I'm loving the burning bush!

9-21-09 to 9-24-09 Monday to Thursday

Thursday: Uncle Tony came this week to spend some of his vacation with us. It was so nice having him around. The boys constantly wanted his attention. In fact, it was his birthday today and we were blessed to get to spend it with him! Wednesday: Josh is in the orange jersey tackling a runner during a drill at practice. Tuesday: These mums grew like crazy this summer with all the rain. This fall they became a huge mound of color. Monday: Nate, Emily and Kylan came to Denver to visit Nate's family and us. The boys had a great time playing with their cousin, Kylan, and their aunt and uncle. Jaydon and Kylan even took a bath together. Kylan definately remembered his Uncle Corey and recognized his boat.

The Most Dangerous Cake in the World

Five Minute Chocolate Mug Cake or The Most Dangerous Cake in the World 4 T. Flour 4 T. Sugar 2 T. Cocoa 1 Egg 3 T. Milk 3 T. Oil 3 T. Chocolate Chips A small splash of vanilla 1 large microwave safe mug Add dry ingredients to mug and mix well. Add the egg and mix thoroughly. Pour in the milk and oil and mix well. Add the chocolate chips and vanilla and mix again. Put your mug in the microwave and cook for three minutes at 1000 watts. The cake will rise over the top of the mug, but don't be alarmed! Allow to cool a little and tip out onto a plate if desired. Serve with vanilla ice cream. This can serve two if you want to feel slightly more virtuous. And why is this the most dangerous cake recipe in the world? Because now you are only five minutes away from chocolate cake at any time of the day or night!