Happy Birthday Squirrel!

Our little Squirrel turned four today! We celebrated a little early and had her party Sunday night after church.

This morning she got to open presents from Daddy, Mommy, and Possum.

She got a new sewing machine from Mommy...

...and a new pink BB gun from Daddy and Possum.

Daddy had to give her official shooting lessons!

We love you little Squirrel and hope you have a wonderful birthday!

Possum's First Official Deer Hunt

Today is youth deer hunt day in our area. This is Possum's first time to officially get to hunt with a gun. We have had him in a shooting house since he was 3 months old so this is nothing new to him except now he is armed! We borrowed a little gun for him to use from some friends and Joel has practiced with him. He is actually a pretty good shot! I don't know why I am so surprised....he is just like his Daddy!!!

This was made very early this morning. Possum, who is generally not a morning person, hopped right out of bed and ran to get his clothes on. I don't know who was more excited him or his Daddy?!? I guess I am actually excited too because after I took these pictures and saw them off I couldn't go back to bed (and I'm generally not a morning person either!).

I can't wait to hear about their morning and hopefully (and prayerfully) we will have more pictures to show off later!

I think Possum looks a little Elmer Fudd like with that great big orange cap on!

The Circus

I took the kids (plus Sara) to the Circus this week. It wasn't a great big hug circus like we have been to before, but it was still good. The kids each had their favorite part- Possum's was the guy riding the motorcycle high in the sky and Squirrel's was the "My Little Ponies" that are pictures below.

Since the visit to the circus we have had a circus of our own at home! The kids have built a tent, lined up the stuffed animals, jumped through hoops, and tried to imitate many more acts that they saw. Very entertaining!

Pumpkin Patch 2010

Today the kids and I took our annual trip to the pumpkin patch. It was a little sad to go by ourselves, but generally Cricket and the kids drive over to go with us, but she figured driving from Michigan was a little too far for a bunch of pumpkins!
The straw house is always a big hit with Possum. He loves jumping from bale to bale.

Possum wanted a picture made with each crate of pumpkins.

We have had a full day. The day began early at the pumpkin patch and was followed by clothes shopping for Squirrel. Possum was not at all amused with the shopping. We had a little conversation in Kohl's that went kinda like this....

Possum- Looking around the store, "Mommy, I don't see any boys in here shopping."

Me- After looking around, "No Possum I don't guess there are."

P- "You know why Mommy?"

M-"No Possum I don't."

P- "It's because boys aren't supposed to shop. They are supposed to be at home watching the football game."

I guess they learn early! He has been so excited all day about the Alabama game tonight. As soon as we got home this evening he ran and put his Roll Tide shirt on! He is now sitting on the couch beside of his Daddy with his shaker in hand cheering on his team!

We all just had a great piece of homemade apple pie with fresh apples (that were named after Possum) from the orchard and cinnamon Blue Bell ice cream. Now to watch Alabama eat the Gators!

Possum the Bow Hunter

Possum has finally graduated to a "big boy" bow. He was very excited this evening!
Daddy showing him how.

Another quick lesson from Dad.

Doesn't he look like a little professional?

Possum's 1st Stitches

Possum decided he would jump out of the bathtub to avoid getting more soap bubbles on his feet. He hit the floor with his chin and we ended up in the ER for stitches.
Because as everyone who lives around here knows, our ER at night is a circus! To keep ourselves occupied we took pictures with Nana's phone!

This little stuffed possum has been everywhere Possum has been since he was born. It has been through ear tubes, sleep studies, tonsils, adenoids, and tube removal surgery, a stay in the hospital, and many other fun, exciting times....now we can add stitches to both Possum's adventure lists!

This is after the 4 stitches! Possum DID NOT like being held down for the doctor to sew him up. He accused us of trying to choke him, break his legs, and many other things. He informed us (in a not so quiet voice) that he wanted to get up and he meant right then! After the doctor finally managed to get the stitches in, he was cleaning the mess up and Possum let him know that he did not like the fact that he get his pajama top wet!

He fell asleep on the way home and besides hurting a little this morning he is doing fine. Thank goodness Nana was here to help since I DO NOT like gaping holes and blood and thank goodness Daddy will be home from his trip when the stitches have to come out!