Planting Trees

Coyle hard at work digging a hole.


Last weekend we planted two trees in our backyard and 45 tulip and hyacinth bulbs in our front yard. Everyone was involved. The boys planted the trees and the girls planted the bulbs.

First Camping Trip

The first weekend in October we took Coyle and Bella on their first camping trip to St. Francois St. Park with the Humes, Tokos and Trapp families. We had a fun time, although it got down into the mid 30's Sat. night, and we were a little chilly, especially when we got up the next morning. Both kids loved it, (especially smores and playing with their friends) and can't wait to go again.

I, Bella

Bella goofing around in Coyle's Halloween costume.
Army adventure girl
Being silly with Dad at bedtime.


Lately whenever we call Bella by a nickname (Beanie, Pippy, Princess, etc...) very emphatically she says, "I not Pippy! I, Bella!" Since she started preschool, she no longer refers to herself as Bellebelle anymore.

Apple Picking Field Trip

Coyle and his friends watching the show. Coyle is at the far end hamming it up.



Yesterday I went on Coyle's field trip to Eckert's Fun Farm in Millstadt, IL. We had a blast! He was beyond excited that I went with him. We rode on a wagon ride to pick apples, played on tire swings, watched a show, had a picnic and humped on a huge pillow. It was a perfect day!

Savannah-Pt. 2

We loved Savannah! It was so old and beautiful with tons of cool shops and restaurants. The architecture was amazing, and we thought all the squares (parks) were awesome!The old pink house! Bella wanted to go right in and eat; it was her kind of place.

Savannah-Pt. 1

Bella asked to have her pic taken and really posed for it!


When we got to Savannah we drove down River St., found a place to park and ate in a cool, really old restaurant called The Old Cotton Mill with stone walls and a low ceiling. It totally felt like we were in the 19th century.

HHI-Part 3-The Resort

Here's the lagoon in the middle of the Hilton Oceanfront Resort, where we stayed. The kids loved looking at all the fish and turtles.Getting ready to leave for dinner out!

HHI