Macy, the Miller boys 3 and the Pumpkin Patch

The Great Pumpkin Patch -- Hayden, Alabama

Macy and I joined the Miller boys & Melody for a fun trip to the pumpkin patch yesterday. It was so much fun and we all had a great time. I think everybody's favorite activity was the "jumpy-jump" pumpkin, alligator and slide. We also went on a hay ride to find our pumpkin and later enjoyed a picnic lunch. I think we were ALL worn out by the ride home and Melody and I enjoyed a 1 1/2 hour ride home in silence while all the kids slept.
Thanks Miller family!

Caleb's BIG surprise!

A big surprise in the making came together today. Grandparents Day is on the 24th at Faith Christian School. My Dad (a.k.a. Papa) was not going to be able to make it but was off school on Oct. 17th. After some discussion we came up with a plan to make a special day for Caleb by having Dad come and "teach" the class for about an hour and then eat lunch with Caleb in his class. Dad is a science teacher and Polymer Ambassador so he is very qualified to show a demonstration or two. He entered the room disguised as a mad scientist so Caleb wouldn't recognized him right away. His reaction once he did realize it was him was one of surprise and shock. He told Papa later that he realized it was his Papa when he looked into his eyes.
We are so grateful for Dad making the effort to come and spend time with Caleb and the rest of us but also giving his classmates a glance at what a scientist is about. Caleb came home from school today and said when asked what the class thought of Papa...."I think i've gone from one of the dorky kids to the most popular kid in the class thanks to Papa!"
What a great day and a great memory.

Caleb with Will and Drew

Will, Caleb(9yrs.) and Drew....cousins and friends! Will and Drew(almost 9 years old) are my brothers twin boys. As you can see they are football fans and great players for their team. We went over for a visit and as most visits go the boys end by throwing the ball around. Will is a HUGE Auburn fan as is his Mom and Drew is a HUGE Alabama fan. My brother stays out of it by supporting his teams....Mississippi State and Michigan. Thanks for a fun night!!

Macy at the park just hanging around!