Happy Halloween

The three older kids are passed the festivities of Trunk or Treat at the church and Trick or Treating.  That is why they didn't make it into the pictures:)  These three had a great time. 

 Note to self:

  Tootsie Pops make for one content baby for about 20-30 minutes.

  Of course everything is a sticky mess, but sooo worth it.



The Cheetah



The Hippie
(tye dye shirt done entirely by Spencer.)



The Cowgirl

In other related news, I did win two awards at the Trunk or Treat.  I won "Best Candy in Trunk" and "Scariest Family Car".  Oh yeah!  I won a hershey's bar and a few balloons.
  The Young Women were the judges and since I am in theYoung Womens presidency, they might have felt slightly inclined to go with me.  That's my girls:)

Happy Halloween from ours to yours!



The official pictures

Finally got all of the kid's pictures taken. 

Quite a feat I might add when there is six of them. 

 So I just wanted to share them.

Now I just need one of them all together:)

Jenny 18

Evan 16 1/2

Filippo 13 1/2

Spencer 8



Bridgete 7



Sophie 18 months



Happy Anniversary

Today is our 10 year anniversary.  This is the picture you get to enjoy since we have no pictures together ever!  That's ok. 

I love this man like crazy.

  I can't wait to see him everyday after work. 

My heart still jumps when I hear him come in. 

I don't want that to ever change. 

 Next week we are planning a little one night getaway and maybe we will have someone snap a shot of us actually together:)

 I have truly been blessed with this man.

I cannot wait to spend eternity with him. 

The Adventures of Sophie

Oh....the daily adventures of Sophie Mae Schramm.  She keep ALL of us on our toes.  Well, mostly me.

"I can finally reach the napkin drawer....now what do I do with them?"



"Ok, I thought this would be a little more comfortable."




"Where is the food?"




"Oh goody, they left out the cooler.  I'll just tip it over and crawl on in."




"Perfect fit."





 "That looks yummy.  One of these days I am going to try it when my mom isn't looking."




"Finally, someone left the bathroom door open."



"I'll just smile and then I can get away with anything!"



"Maybe if my mom put some clothes on me, I wouldn't be forced to cover up with toilet paper."

I love this baby.  She brings happiness everywhere she goes.  Not a single day goes by  that I don't rejoice that she is here with us.  My heart still aches and tears fill my eyes every time I hear sirens and see firetrucks go by.  I am transported to that day we almost lost her.  And now...her she is.  18 months old and taking on the world.  Life is good.

Say Hello

Say hello to my little friend, Mr. leaf bug!  When I went to take Filippo to school, we found this big guy chillin on my passenger side mirror.  He hung on while I drove Filippo to school and back.  He was huge.  We watched him groom himself and check himeself out in the mirror for an hour or so and then he hopped off.  I have never seen a leaf bug up close.  It was huge!

late summer highlights

It was a pretty mild summer.  Because of that, the blackberry bushes by our house bloomed late.  But don't worry, we were patient.  Is there anything better than warm blackberry cobbler with ice cream.

Bridgete

Happy Birthday to my darling Bridgete.  I love this girl so much.  Daughters are so special. 

I love talking to her about life...you know, life when you are in first grade.....

the boys that talk too much in her class,

 her request for a heart shaped sandwich in her lunch,

 the necessity to sing "I Am A Child Of God" every night before bed,

 pretty toenails,

 what clothes her baby dolls should wear,

how we have the cutest baby in the whole universe,

the fact that she is the fastest girl on her soccer team,

how far she can jump,

the need for daily art projects,

made up stories for her baby dolls,

and the list goes on. 

Sons don't talk about any of that,

just daughters.

My daughter.

I Love You.

a typical birthday picture.  Love this one even though it is blurry as heck.  LOOK everyone, Evan is smiling his regular smile and I captured it.  And he is holding Sophie...I think that is the third time that has EVER happened :)