SCUBA Joe

Mitch and I went to refresh our diving because we are going to dive on our upcoming cruise. I hadn't dove for 8 years and needed to "get wet". Joey went with us and my dad got him started early. Joey had absolutely no hesitation about going under the water or breathing with a regulator. He did GREAT!! The picture with his head underwater, he is actually breathing with the SCUBA tank!! My dad floated around with Joey on his back breathing SCUBA. Joey hasn't got the descending into the water yet, he likes to float around on the top. He was so cold and turning blue but didn't want to get out of the water. What do you think, is he ready to follow in his Papo's footsteps as a NAVY SEAL diver?

Mitch and I are getting ready for our 10th Anniversary cruise to the Bahama's. We will be posting pictures when we return!! YIPPIE!!!

More Funny Things Kids Say

A few more funny things the kids have said recently.

Halloween Evening
Sammy: Daddy, I want to go Trick-or-Treating present.

Daddy: Present?

Sammy: Yeah, Mrs. Lowe teaches us fancy words and that is a fancy word for "right now".

One Morning Getting Ready for School
Momma: Get ready for school Joey and get your clothes on.

Joey: I don't want to go to school. Can't I just fail?

Halloween

This Halloween was fabulous. The weather was beautiful, I don't think it will ever be as perfect. Mitch and I took the kids to a friends' house for our Trick-or-Treating. We live on a country road, with just a few houses, so it is our tradition to go to their neighborhood. We also have two other family friends which live in this neighborhood, so we don't feel too guilty about the invasion. Many other "country folk" had the same idea as us and came to the neighborhood. Tons of kids were walking around and the houses were really neatly decorated. The boys had lots of fun. I am not sure how many more Halloweens are left where they are "CUTE". I thought Joey was adorable, but because he is so little, people "baby talked" to him when he came up to their houses. It was a wonderful evening. Thanks to all our friends for sharing their neighborhood!!


These are our friends whose house we went to. Does anyone know where he got those shoes?


This trailer was decorated and loaded with trick-or-treaters going around the neighborhood. Sammy wanted a ride.

This was my favorite decoration of the night. The "creator" hands out 1lb chocolate bars at his house.

Fall FUN!!

We have had lots of fun this season. The weather has been so awesome. The most fun we had was our Bonfire and First Ever Cornhole Tournament. We had trophies and everything. There are pictures of the winners, Tim and Mitch one first!! We are going to have the whole sha-bang next year. It will probably be the end of September or beginning of October again. We had so much fun!! I am already looking forward to next year's. I am listing some of the things we have done and posting some pictures. Unfortunately, I don't have pictures of all the fun things. My battery was out for the train ride. Gosh darn it!!


Notice all the "boys" around the fire!!

Mitch and I have really been enjoying the boys. They are so enjoyable and it is getting more fun as they get older to do neat stuff with them. They are also becoming great buddies and really play great together.

10 Great Fun Things We Have Done This Fall (In order of when they occured)

1. Bonfire and Cornhole Tornament
   
2. Mitch got a used truck and woodsplitter
   
3. Grandparents' day at Sammy's class- Grandma B, Papo & Grandma Nena got to enjoy a day at school with Sammy and eat lunch with him


4. Tuttle's Apple Orchard (Me and Joey)


5. Pizza Train - We took the train from Noblesville, got off and ate pizza in Tipton, then back


6. Larks Ranch in Greenfield -Me & the boys took a hayride, got pumpkins, and dug for gems


7. Children's Museum -Haunted House, Joey had an owl class, and Sammy and I learned tons about animation


8. Parent/Teacher Conference for Sammy - He is doing great and reading really well!!!


9. ZooBoo - The Whole family enjoyed a beautiful day at the "haunted" zoo


10. Carving Pumpkins - Mitch did this with the boys while I went to work. Unfortunately Joey's had a tragic accident during a very windy day

Halloween is tomorrow and we are sure to have cute pictures posted for that!

The things kids say ...

Two recent conversations I have had with my children (separately) are worth noting here. WARNING one is definitely not G rating and I am not sure where Joey gets his material

Setting: At the computer, Sammy showing or telling me something
Me: Sammy you are so smart.

Sam: I know. I am the second smartest kid in my class.

M: Really, well who is the smartest.

S: Alexis. (Sounding a little upset)

M: Well, Sammy, that's okay.

S: I was thinking I was going to be the smartest kid in my class and then along came Alexis!!!

Setting: In the garage helping Joey out of my car.
Joey: I gotta front wedgie.

Me: A front wedgie?

Joey: You know? When your underwear gets stuck to your balls?

Me: No, Joey, I really don't.