Pumpkin patch kids

We took the kids to the pumpkin patch the other night to pick out some pumpkins for the front porch (which will be carved later this month.) Both little ones had a great time and were none too please when it was time to go.

Katie picked this one out right away and never changed her mind.

Tyler originally picked out this enormous specimen, then decided that was going to be an awful lot of pumpkin "guts" to clean out. He opted for a smaller one.

Momma spent the entire time chasing Ben around. He was SO excited to see all the pumkins!

Boats, Boats, and more boats

Chris busied himself in St. Lucia by taking pictures of boats to put on Ben's bedroom wall. Here are a few of the fun ones.

Four Years!

For our 4th anniversary, we went to Sandals in St. Lucia for four glorious days (does that mean we get to leave town for five days next year?) We didn't take a ton of pictures, since we spent about 75% of our time laying in the sun by the pool, in the pool, or in the ocean doing absolutely nothing. It was heavenly. In case you were wondering, we spent the other 25% of our time eating.

All Aboard!

Katie's best friend, Lindy, celebrated her 2nd birthday in late September. Ben and Katie had a BLAST riding the choo-choo train in front of Lindy's house, and Lindy enjoyed her moment in the spotlight. It was SUCH a fun day!

Sleepy boy

Tyler proves you're never too old to snuggle with your baby brother.

Time for Cake

Waiting patiently for birthday cake.

Katie watches "Frogo" while she waits for a slice of cake.

What do 15-year-olds wish for nowadays?

Daddy and Ben are all smiles.

Gifts galore

Tyler opens his birthday packages bright and early on the day of his 15th Birthday, September 21st.