Update Time

Okay, so the last few weeks have been quite busy. We had homecoming, parties, a trip to Madison, and so much more that I can't remember. The kids have been fighting off colds, but so far, so good.

Emma went to Children's on the 30th and did a great job seeing her opthamologist. Her eyes do still read an elevated pressure. So, that earns us another appointment in 4 months instead of 6. We were able to find out that until she's around age 10, she can't complete a field of vision test. Without a field of vision test, from our understanding, she will not be diagnosed with pediatric glaucoma, if she does have it. We do know that she has elevated pressures as well as enlarged optic nerves. Not the best news, but if it is this, we have caught it very early and it can be treated.

Lucas has been an explosion of words lately. Everyday he seems to learn a new word and can't wait to use it. He loves saying oh no, shoe, memma (Emma), dada, momma, derta(Berta), dod(Rod), go, and so many more that I can't even remember. He's also learning new signs, he knows more, all done, thank you, sorry, and drink. He did get to take a trip to the ER this past week. He fell on the kitchen floor and bit the inside and the outside of his lip and also jammed his front two teeth up a bit. No stitches, but a lot of blood and some really fat lips for a few days. Somehow that didn't seem to slow him down at all.

Tim is coming to the end of his class and then will sign up for the next one shortly after that.

I am staying very busy with school and am loving being the science teacher. Who knew this was what God had planned for me.

Well, that's it for now, we pray that God blesses you all and know that you are all in our prayers.

Lutheran High Homecoming 2009

This year at Lutheran High's Homecoming Coronation, Emma was asked to been one of the crown bearers. This meant that she got to get a fancy dress, curly hair, sparkly shoes, and to carry a princess crown! This was a dream come true for her. We were so proud of how she behaved that night and that she did her very best job. Lucas wanted to play along too, so we took a few cute pics of him as well. If you can't tell Emma's dress was a light purple, fitting since that's one of Lutheran's colors.

All done with my very important job!

A nice family picture before coronation.

Emma and Ben walking the crown to the stage. They wanted to hold hands and had been doing so for about 10 minutes before this.

I love this picture!

Here's the little ham!

Pumpkin Farm

One Sunday after a great nap time, we loaded everyone up and went out the Swan's Pumpkin Farm for a secret adventure! The kids loved running around and seeing all the animals. Emma went right up to all of the animals and Lucas even pet a few. It was a great 45 minutes and well worth it. We had a great time and even came home with a few pumpkins!

Lucas couldn't decide on a pumpkin, he wanted to play with all of the "balls." Anything round is a ball to this little man.

Emma found her perfect pumpkin.

This little "Turkey" isn't so little anymore!

This is the traditional photo taken at Swan's every year since Emma was born. I love looking back and seeing how our little "Turkey" has grown and changed over the past four years.

There are a ton of these orange, round, balls. I must pick one to throw!

If you look closely, you'll see that Emma is touching an animal (which is a huge thing) and Lucas is squealing with joy about the whole thing.

Mom says that this is fun, but I don't understand where I am!