Big Red Barn

We did it! We made it to and back from Weston with the camera in hand... phew! I will never forget that ride home last year, it was very quite.
This year was a lot of fun. The weather was perfect, the kids were good, and once again, we still have our camera.
We love this little place (in Weston, MO). I'm so glad we found this pumpkin patch that we'll go to every year with the kids.

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus

First, let me start this post off by saying, "God is so good!!" He is so faithful, and has showed Himself strong to C.F. and I these last few months.
Some things came up this summer, which didn't allow us to take a vacation. A little over four years ago, we endeavored in our hearts (being led of God) not to use credit cards. It was pretty challenging at first, but once we made some adjustments, it's actually very freeing. We are a cash only family!
So, needless to say, the money just wasn't there this summer to go on a trip.
C.F. and I knew that we wanted to do some things for our kids, and needed to believe Him for the funds. Praise God, after seeking Him, coming in agreement in prayer, He did it!
One of the things we wanted to do was take them to the circus, it was gonna be in K.C. for a week.
The kids had a blast!! Wasn't sure how Lucy would do, but surprisingly, she did really good. It took me a minute to get acclimated to the speed of it all - there was a lot going on.


I really miss my old camera, this was the best pic I could get.

Beau's New Song

This one's too funny!
C.F. does the announcing at football games for our local high school; he's the "Voice of the Bulldogs!" He's incorporated music and movie sound bites in his gig, he does a great job!
Apparently, Beau listened very closely to the words of one of the songs, "In the air tonight." I heard him singing the song on our way to church, which was really funny, cause he added choreography to go along with the words. I didn't have the camera with me at that moment, so I got him to sing for me later.

Hmm..

There's a table on my back porch that has a basket of apples on it right now (thanks to David and Lisa).
Well, apparently, Lucy can reach up there and take an apple anytime she wants to.

The evidence: this is what I found when I came out of the kitchen.
Here's the little culprit.

NWMO State Fair

Another year at the fair has come and gone. Once again, time really does go fast, especially with children.
We had a lot of fun this year. Not really sure how I feel about Beau (and I'm sure Lucy will, as well) thinking this is the greatest fair ever. But, he does. I have a niece and a nephew that went to the Missouri State Fair one year, they thought it was stupid and wanted to go to the Bethany fair - too funny. I think the difference is, all the cousins get to be together at this fair. I love that! I love that Beau and Lucy have a lot of cousins, and that they get to spend quite a bit of time with them. Some of my greatest memories are spending summers with my cousins. Those were wonderful times in my life!
We were so glad Aunt Glynis, Uncle Donovan, Brighton and Rigley came up from Springfield. It made our fair experience that much more fun!
We sure did miss Morgan and Jake, though. It's not the same without ya!
I also didn't get any pictures with Brandon and Collin. They got there late Thursday night as we were getting ready to go :(
Just so everyone knows, C.F. avoided the cotton candy stand this year!

This is what happens when you become a mother again - your second experiences things much sooner than your first one ever did.

Beau and Lily waiting for the pig races. I still can't get over how Beau stands like Uncle Kent.

Lucy even made a new friend - Joel. He lives here in town, they're only a couple weeks apart in age, so I'm sure they'll be seeing more of each other.

Randomness

There's really no theme for this post, just some pictures taken here and there.

Lucy got her first Hello Kitty electric toothbrush. Beau thought it would be a good idea if they sat on the couch and brushed their teeth together. I don't know?
On a side note, really do not like the curtains in the background. I haven't liked them for several years, but the more I look at them the worse it gets. Something must be done soon.
This is their little spot where they like to play. But, I really put this picture on because Lucy has the funniest look on her face. I'd like to know what she's thinking.


Lucy and Lily waiting for the big kids to get baptized.