Newest member of the family

I would like to introduce the newest member of our family.......Maggie Merrick

This won't be me!

Dear Orphan, I saw your photo today. You are so adorable! You're eyes are so deep and full of hope. I love your little smile, I know it must be hard some days to find the strength to smile. I have heard how little food you have, but you are still willing to share with your friends. What a sweet little person you are! But, I am writing this letter to tell you that I will not be able to help you. You see, my family is happy with the life we are living. I know that we could get bunk beds and you could share a room with one of our bio kids but really, that is no life for either of you. We have so much going on around here and life would be just too chaotic. Our neighbors just got a new TV and game system, we really think we need to have one too. I have a "ladies night out" next week and I have nothing to wear. I really need to purchase a new outfit. I guess I could sponsor you... but, it will have to wait til next month, I really need that new outfit and my kids are dying for fast food tonight. Good luck to you!

This will not be me....... Lord I pray you give me the wisdom to do what you would have me to do. I know you will not lead me down the wrong path, and that whatever I must do you will be with me all the way. I love you, and thank you for all you done in my life.

"Have faith in God," Jesus answered. "Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you will receive it, and it will be yours."-Mark11:22,24

Fall photo shoot

Here are just a few of the pics I took yesterday of my brother Greg and his wife Angelica who is like a sister to me. It helps your photos look even better when your subjects are gorgeous. I love taken fall pics the colors are so beautiful.

and the winner is...........

In third place Jennifer

In second place Hagan (with mommy's help)

In first place Clayton

Carving Contest

This is the first year we had a pumpkin carving contest for our family. We all gathered at Mom and Dad's house for some homemade potato soup, and grilled cheese while we carved our pumpkins. After everyone got finished with their masterpieces Mom and Dad judged the pumpkins for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place. Not to brag or anything but I came in 2nd and 3rd, I carved one for Hagan and the other for myself. I had no doubt I would have one of the top three, but I was shocked to get the silver and bronze medal. GO Jennifer!!!!!!!

October Birthday Party

Happy Birthday to my Dad, Eugene 10/08/1956, and my brother Clayton 10/30/1980. Hope you two have wonderful birthdays!!!

Haney's Apple Dale Farm

A few of my girlfriends and I took the little ones to Haney's Apple Dale Farm, to pick some apples. We had perfect weather and a good time.