There's a chill in the air.....

I just love this time of year when jackets and sweaters come out, the colors change, the smell of Hot Chocolate fills the house, and the big blankets come out!
This week was a short week in school for Andi.  Its fall break, and its been so nice to have her home.  Yes, there is a bit more bickering between her and Alex, but there are also more fun times as well.  Today we have been enjoying the weather, and the girls really wanted to rake the leaves.... even though there werent many..... but it was fun.  And Gideon got to come out and enjoy the leaves as well.  I am just so grateful to have such a beautiful family!!  Sometimes I have to pinch myself and say, Is this really my life? ....I get to stay home and raise these kids??  I love it!!  I know that sometimes we really struggle, and I think maybe I should just go back to work.... But then we have days like today and its worth it to me to have to sacrifice things to be home.  I dont always get to wear the new style of clothes for the season, and we dont eat out very much, and hand me down clothes for my kids are a must... but its soooo worth it!!! Im glad that the season changing is a reminder of all the things I should be grateful for.....

Gideon and Jo--best buds these days!

Josilyn is turning into a beautiful little girl!  Growing so fast!

Chillin on the trampoline while we raked the leaves

Love these kiddos!

Alex wanted a picture with the pile of leaves.....

...then Jo had to have a turn....

.... and then Andi....  crazy kids

What a stud he is!

 

Hooray for fall!!!!!