A Full Weekend

I cannot believe it is the middle of September! This weather we've been having has been unseasonably cool and I have loved the weekend long rain we had. I hate to admit it, but I was sad when I saw the weather prediction for the remainder of the week to be sunny and warm. I was really enjoying the cloudy days! Great napping weather, even though I was not napping.

Hayden enjoying the Firetruck.

Around here we've been staying busy. Mark played music at the West Texas Fair and Rodeo on Friday night. It was disappointing because the weather kept a lot of people indoors and away from the fair. It rained the entire time. That didn't keep us away though. The kids had a blast singing and dancing and watching their Daddy perform. Always a great time.

My nephew Luke enjoying the music!

Ella and Kate breaking it down.

I thought I would also include a picture that brings us back to a few posts I had last year about the wildlife that would show up in my yard. It has been awhile since we have seen any creatures, but Thursday early evening, Mark and I looked out our back windows to see a coyote in our backyard grazing on something. Mark wanted to shoot it, I wanted to call animal control and after the debate was over, the coyote had escaped and no where to be found. I'm a little nervous to say the least to allow the kids in the backyard for fear of the coyotes return. Definitely not the "pet" I want in my yard.
Saturday morning we celebrated one of Ella, Hayden and Macy's great friend Karson and her 3rd birthday. It was a princess theme and Ella really enjoyed putting on her dress up clothes and wearing her crown. Hayden was given a cool sword and shield which is a favorite in our house right now and felt complete getting to sit on Karson's horse. If you have seen Hayden lately you would know that he has really gotten into sword fighting. He is very dramatic and is constantly acting out battle scenes in our house. As I type right now, Hayden brought me a sword, challenging me to a dual.

A true sword fight, complete with a facial expression fit for battle.

Saturday night we celebrated Mark's Mom and Sister's birthday over at our house. So on Saturday morning I had some helpers come lick the brownie batter and cake batter off of the spoon. You have to love the brownie mustache.
Of course, since Macy is changing everyday, I need to post a picture or two. I can't believe I actually went a whole week without taking her picture and I also cannot believe she will be 6 weeks on Thursday!
Finally, I would like to mention the passing of my grandmother yesterday morning. She had a wonderful, full 96 years of life that impacted many people. Her passion for nursing and caring for others was something to be admired and her love of the Lord was inspiring. Always a go getter, volunteering at the hospital into her 80s, my grandmother was a woman that lived her life to it's fullest. I am thankful for the times we had over the past month or so where she was able to see my children and meet our sweet Macy. We will miss her but will cherish our memories.