Fall Fun

This fall we enjoyed carrying on many traditions (the cider mill!) and enjoyed making new memories as well. One of our neighbors has an annual Halloween party that was a blast. All the kids from the neighborhood meet up during the party and then trick or treat in one giant group of about 20 kids. This year we had a monkey and a ninja.

Ice Cream Fridays

It is a 3 year tradition for me to pick the kids up from school on Fridays and head to an ice cream parlor of their choice. They always bring their folders in and tell me about their work while they eat. We recently started frequenting an ice cream shop where a man whose body is 90% burned sits in his wheelchair selling books and asking for money. From the moment Grant saw him he wanted to bless him. On our second visit he emptied his entire piggy bank, giving it all to Delbert. They have formed a great relationship and Grant always asks to visit Delbert when we are in the neighborhood.

The Big Move

A week after school started we moved into our new house. We love it here! Because we previously lived in townhomes, this is the first time the kids have had a backyard. It is a neighborhood that is outfitted with a playground, a forest and plenty of kids.

First Day of School

Kate's 6th Birthday

All Kate wanted this year for her birthday was an American Girl doll! We celebrated with 3 friends at our house and then at the pool with family. Hooray Kate!

Family Times

Summer Happenings

A few of the things we did this summer include: Bowers Farm Camp, Fencing Camp (Grant), had a bottled water/dry good stand, want to lots of parks, rode bikes, bought a house!!!!!

Up North

We made lots of great memories up north staying in a cabin for a week with 3 other families in July. We were right on both a lake and a river so the kids had plenty to do. I think our kids' favorite part was the s'mores! We also made time to sneak over to visit Jim's oldest friend, Corey, and his family of 5. We are thankful for our friends, both new and old!

School's Out!

Florida 2014

We made our annual visit to Naples to visit Grandma and Grandpa Koss in February!

Christmas

This year for Christmas we started a new tradition- all the adults pick names and buy pajamas for another family member. It was a blast. We had to wear our gifts on Christmas morning!

Happy 7th Birthday Grant!

This morning with Grant I did an interview to capture what this 7 year old is really like... Favorite color- golden Favorite subject- math Dream job- engineer Best friend- everyone Favorite game- laser tag What does your dad do? helps people with his money. What does your mom do? she used to teach people at a school. now she naps. Best joke you know- Why does the chicken cross the road? To get to the other side. Natural talent God has given you- to imagine.... Kate, what is your favorite thing about Grant? He always has energy!!