Our Aweful Beautiful Life

Emmalyn got baptized into the Boilermaker legacy last week. Uncle T took her as his special date, while Colton & I got to use Mamps & Paps tickets. What a fun night -- Wendy's dinner date and a basketball game. Both kids were fantastic through the game, and Emmalyn was completely enamored with the cheerleaders. Perhaps we have a Purdue Cheerleader in our future? Great memories -- thanks Uncle T! (And mamps & paps for your tickets!) She couldn't focus....too much to see & do! A little better... Favorite place on earth...with Uncle T. Crazy muchkins! One of my favorite places. Ever. And when I got home that night, Daddy took the kids to bed, while I got to spend time with this sweetie... Perfect Black & Gold night.

What a fun Halloween this year. And by fun, I mean rainy, windy, ridiculous weather, and a far too many stops with three young kids!! I now give my parents props for hauling us three all over God's country for a little free candy! We LOVE visiting all the people do, and are so thankful for how wonderful they are to the kids, but holy cow....it was a lot of running! It didn't help matters that it was a school night. We're finding out (and quick) that this school night routine is slowing ALL of us down! Probably a good thing, in all honesty. We could use a slow down. Anyway -- the kids were adorable. I was very proud of my Becky Homecky ability to sew and modify their outfits this year. And seriously - the picture of Keaton alone. Makes me smile every time. Love these kiddos. Mario, Luigi & Princess Peach (or Princess Toadstool....per her Uncles) Luigi. ADORABLE. So glad Aunt Marsha was home for Trick-Or-Treat this year! Aunt Dee, Uncle Dan & Aunt...