catching up...

First; Hannah bought Renee a lady bug outfit. Pretty.. uh, cute, huh?

And equally cute was Zuri and Hosanna at our first visit to Marquettes Childrens Museum. We played grocery store for a while: Zuri had fun playing drums

Hosanna was a little uncertain when Mr. Turtle came out to greet her:

And she got to slide down a tongue. How much fun is that??!!

We also got to attend Lukes first wrestling meet with Marquette. He had two great matches.

Its blurry but I had to add it: The Winner!!

Happy Thanksgiving to All and to all a good night!

Before I begin my long journey downstate to see the Trojans play for State Championship (woot!) I thought I'd share a few scenes from the day with ya'll!

Calling All Relatives!!

For the FOURTH year in a row those Forest Park Trojans beat the odds and are heading downstate to battle for the title of State Champions! I will be travelling via the fan bus to the event this year... all alone... so I am really, really hoping that my sisters love me enough to show up at Ford Field Friday to watch the team play!!! Here is all of us Red & Black girls at the final playoff game Saturday: (even our eyes are red)

It was nice having the last playoff games at the Superior Dome close to home. They were great games too! Very close scores. That Trojan team just rises to whatever challenge is given them very impressive.

The 50's & Sleep Seripis

Our Church hosted a 50's party October 31st. Joel was a little worried his "costume" wasn't an accurate portrayal of the 50's and he wouldn't fit in. You decide:

My friend Tammy looked awesome:

Luke contacted a band he loves "Sleep Seripis Sleep" who, for the cost of a sticker for my guitar case, crashed at various places throughout my house after an all-night youth lock-in they played at. Pictured here after they ate all of Charlie's Peanut Butter Captain Crunch and other breakfast type items as well as lots O coffee:

It was fun having them!

The Legend of Sleepy Holler

Luke has done it again! Another entertaining and fun play starring the one and only... (drum roll begins) Son of Joni... (increase tempo of drums here) LUKE WOOLLEY!!!

Let us begin with Luke introducing himself to a villager:

And a brief dancing scene:

And lastly, Ichabod is pursued by the 'Headless Horseman:" (a bit blurry to start)

The things of fall

The weather this weekend was perfect! Peak colors and 70 degree weather! Here's some of what the U.P. does best: produce beautiful fall colors.
Charlie and I walked up a local "mountain" here and snapped some nice fall samples:

And Fall, of course, also means Football:

Joel plays football, Charlie has a birthday

Joel is playing a little Pop Warner football. Here hr is, No 10 walking off the field
And an action shot! Go Joel!

Afterwards there was a little party for Charlie. Son Zach worked hard on a great dinner
Hannah made the cake
Hosanna brought alot of cuteness

And of course a birthday song: