I took the boys last week to lay a wreath at my dad's gravesite. They gave him a salute and we said a prayer. It was very sweet. This is the first Christmas we have done that but I think it is going to be a yearly tradition from now on.

Tyson has had a HUGE interest in the Titanic and everything around it for years now. So, when I mentioned that Ms. Molly Brown lived in Colorado and that you could tour her house, he couldn't wait to go. Neither could I. All my life I have lived here and never been inside. Well, as soon as I stepped on the porch, I wanted to move it. It is a magnificent home.

This is a fun time of year to go because they have everything decorated for Christmas and we even got to have "high tea" in the parlor. Maddox loved it. He had three cups!!! They used their manners and even made conversation with the other ladies at our table. It was super cute.

My two best guys on my dream porch.

Maddox loves school. This is his best buddy, Tahlen. They are hilarious together.

Last weekend I took the boys to see "The Christmas Story" on Broadway! Well, not Broadway, but mainstreet Parker, in their brand new theater!! It was fantastic. The boys loved it and to our surprise, when the play was over, they brought out Santa and the famous slide for all the children to enjoy.

Waiting their turn on stage.

Maddox telling Santa what he wants for Christmas.

Weeeeeeee

Tyson's turn.

Parker is doing free, yes free (just tip the driver) horse carriage rides around downtown Parker every Saturday until Christmas. So, after the play, we got a beautiful cruise with Chloe (the horse).

'Tis the Season to be Merry!!!

BOO. It's Halloween.

Both boys had awesome class parties. They decided to be ghosts...again...during the day and then wore their chosen costume for trick-r-treating.

Maddox and his best buddy.

Tyson and his buddies.

The principal dressed as a "ghost buster", so he came to get Tyson.

Our super cute Dracula and Edward J. Smith (captain of the Titanic).

Our neighbors always do a great job decorating.

It has been a while since I have undated anything because my computer crashed this summer. It has taken me some time to get everything back up and running. I finally posted (below) our most recent adventure as well as a couple summer pics I didn't get a chance to post.

The first weekend in October brought a fun filled trip to Chicago and Lake Forest.

It was just me and Tyson as it was right around our birthdays.

A visit to the Lego store where Tyson made very good use of some birthday money from Auntie Gina and Grandma Toni. The Chicago skyline and even the background picture was all legos.

The amazing view from our hotel window.

The main reason for the trip was to visit Lake Forest College. My volleyball coach was being inducted into the Athletic Hall of Fame. Here we are with some of my old teammates who I haven't seen in over ten years. It was so much fun catching up.

It was really fun showing Tyson where mommy went to college. He had a lot of fun just running around campus.

One of my favorite buildings on campus. The Lilly Reid Hold circa 1899.

On the beach in Lake Forest. Lake Michigan in the background. Tyson said, "well, now I know why the call it the great lakes".

A trip to Chicago isn't complete without a visit to Gino's East for deep dish pizza and of course, signing your name. Tyson felt he needed to represent his brother too.

The Shedd Aquarium was also a highlight.