We Are Family....: October to Novemebr...

Saturday, November 12, 2011

October to Novemebr...

Aiden turned 7 on Halloween. We had a party for him right after school. There is a old building here in Enterprise called"Heritage Hall" that they use for parties and such so we had it there. He invited a bunch of friends. Aiden is a lite in our lives. He is loved dearly by his older brothers and brings so much sunshine into our home. We are so glad he is ours. He was excited to go to Walmart and shop with the gift card that Nana and Papa Dougherty sent. It didn't take him long at all to find a BYU football helmet and jersey that came together as a set....love when you find just the perfect gift. Thank you Nana and Papa.

My parents moved to Enterprise a little over a month ago. They are preparing to serve a full-time mission & wanted to come spend sometime with all these grandkids- we are enjoying every second we have with them and treasure their goodness and love. The pictures below were of Trav's last HS football game as a freshman...he started basketball Monday and really is loving that.

After Aiden's party we went to my sister's house and went tricker-or- treating. Travis, Michael and Tanner all went to parties while Aiden & Kinley went for the candy. After the boys got home from their parties they busted out the wigs and dress-up clothes. Kinley wore my old clown suit and looked adorable. Aiden was "black" spiderman.

I had to snap a picture of Michael at the last HS football game. Some how he got the school camera and was able to be down on the field. Michael was asked this week to be the head manager for the Varsity HS Basketball team - he is excited to travel and be part of that experience.

We love this time of year to remember all the things we have to be grateful for ~ we are looking forward to Thanksgiving and hold all of the memories that we share with our loved ones close to our hearts.

4 comments:

Kristin said...: Looks like Aiden had a fun party. Happy Birthday Buddy, we love you! We were laughing at the wigs you guys always know how to have a good time. Can't wait to see you soon! PS super cute Dorothy-s.; November 13, 2011 at 6:16 PM
Zepp Family said...: Happy Halloween & Happy Birthday Aiden! Wow, SEVEN!!! Crazy, still clearly remember spending your 2nd birthday with you and then going trick or treating in Texas. Really, miss those opportunities. Feel free to come out and see us soon!!!! Trav mentioned maybe sending Tanner and Aiden to us for a few days....WE'D LOVE IT. Keep us posted on all the basketball fun. We know you will be doing great things. Ade, you were an adorable Dorothy! Loves to all xoxoxo; November 15, 2011 at 10:53 AM
Zepp Family said...: Love all your birthday pictures Aiden...You are so blessed to be so loved by so many people...you are so easy to love...love Nana Ade you and Kelly are adorable as twin Dorothys...Basketball Season...How Fun...Can't wait to get the reports...Love to all Nana; November 15, 2011 at 3:55 PM
Anne Dougherty said...: We really loved the picture of you and your sister dressed up as Dorothy. You two look so much alike!
We hope you had a Happy Thanksgiving!; November 27, 2011 at 6:04 PM

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OUR FAMILY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Parents need to "play offense" - to capitalize on the impressionable years of childhood by instilling in their sons the antecedents of character. Their assignment during two brief decades will be to trasform their boys from immature and flighty youngsters into honest, caring men who will be respectful of women, loyal and faithful in marriage, keepers of commitments, strong and decisive leaders, good workers, and secure. And of course, the ultimate goal for people of faithis to give each child understanding of scripture and a lifelong passion of Jesus Christ. This is, I believe. the most important responsibility for those of us who have been entrusted with the careand Nurturance of children.

Christmas In Elma!!

We left for WA the 13th of December - I barely made it to Seattle to hand the kids over to my Dad and catch a flight to Atlanta where I would join Trav for his company Christmas Party the next day. Trav and I had a fun get away and were able to do a little Christmas shopping. We stayed Thursday, Friday and Saturday and flew back to Seattle Sunday morning where we stayed until January 3rd - We were able to catch a Elma Boys Basketball game. The boys thought it was really cool looking at all the family(uncles & aunts) names on the walls before you entered the Gym doors. Michael and I went and Chatted with Coach Nadau one afternoon. It was so fun spending time with family and friends