Pumpkin Picking

Wow, we just made it the the pumpkin patch the day before Halloween. Talk about lame-o! Glad we didn't completely miss out on this fun tradition. I guess October was just a busy month!

Red Ribbon Poster

Kate entered her anti-drug poster in the Red Ribbon Week Contest and won an Honorable Mention! Way to go, Kate! If you can't read the picture it says "D-angerous R-isky U-nwanted G-ross S-illy".

Halloween Costume Parade

Jack got to walk with Kate in her school costume parade. It was a happy day!

Kate, Kate, Kate

Kate's classmates were learning how to compose poetry last week. They voted to write a poem together using Kate as their subject. She was tickled pink! Here's the finished product:

Kate,
Kate,
Kate,
Happy Kate,
Sad Kate,
Little, smily, cute Kate,
Short, thin, quick Kate,
Those are just a few.

Smart Kate,
Funny Kate,
Mad, glad, rad Kate,
Enthusiastic, energetic, excited Kate,
Nice Kate, too.

Cool Kate,
Awesome Kate,
Don't forget Great Kate.
Last of all, best of all
I like friendly Kate!

I whole-heartedly agree with all of the above and greatly appreciate her classmates for writing such sweet sentiments about her.

A Surprise Visit!

We had a wonderful surprise today. My Grandma and Grandpa Rose came for a short visit. They were bringing a few head of cattle to the sale over here in Rupert, and were able to stop in for about an hour. We had such a wonderful visit! They are so dear, and such wonderful examples. Everything about their life revolves around their love for each other and their love for their family. Grandpa was even reciting the names of all the great-grandchildren on his way to Rupert today, just so he can call them all by name at Thanksgiving. I don't know how they manage to make each and every member of their posterity (including in-laws) feel cherished and special, but they do. They are truly amazing people and I'm so blessed to call them my grandparents.

On a side note: The minute Jack heard they were coming he made sure he put on his cowboy boots and cowboy hat. He wanted to give Grandpa a proper welcome! He was in awe of the truck and trailer, too!!!

Straw Maze Fun

We spent a fun night as a family at the local straw maze. It's pretty elaborate and the kids had a fabulous time! I LOVE Autumn!!

A BIG thank you to Kara Peterson for her sweet, thoughtful gesture of taking the kids' pictures while we were visiting Cindy and DJ and family. She is a miracle worker! We were all a capital M - Mess that day... but she managed to capture the kids' "adorable-ness" anyway. Thanks, Kara! You're the best...