More treats

With so many great responses, I started this one with a little more of disco momma and her baller.Not sure you noticed, but my genius husband made Reece's candy holder from a real basketball. We keep it real and old school around here.The kids were giddy running from house to house, collecting treats. I had to remind Reece several times to only get one, that cutie. The entire evening was fun for all of us. My favorite part was at our place afterward for pizza, bed jumping, general raucousness, and quality time with our great neighbors. As I always say, you all are welcome over here anytime, a.n.y.t.i.m.e.

Treats

Cleaning out

I love blogging in real time for a change. Taking a camera rest has been a blessing for sure.

Just in time for tonight, we carved a pumpkin before nap today.
Some know that I'm not a big Halloween fan. Delving into the history of it really turned me off. But, as are most things, it's not about the ritual, it's about my heart.

As we carved into the pumpkin and pulled that stringy, yucky stuff out, I got to share a cool analogy with Reece. That's what God does to us, through His son. He takes all that crap and past history and yucky stuff that we have inside us, cleans it out, and puts His light inside us instead.We just did the cleaning part this afternoon.
What a simple, but powerful reminder of the stuff He's healed me from.

Tonight, I can't wait to put the light inside and watch it glow.
How grateful I am now to have that light. Man, I was no good on my own.
Lord, thank you for pumpkins, for an undeserved complete cleaning out, for your Son, and for your Light.

Baby backs

Monday night we had baby back ribs. I love them. I baked them in the oven and broiled them the last 15 for that crispy delicious exterior. And they were.
I had them again today for lunch. I might stop short at breakfast though.

I also love wings, bowling, and beer
...and poker, pizza, and football
and even burping (sometimes).
My mom is so proud.

Monday night we stuck with the ribs, beer, and football. Yum.

Teach me something...

This afternoon, Reece plopped down in a chair next to me and said,

"Teach me something about Jesus."

Yes sir, Mr. Reece.

We've been following up on the church lessons at home, starting our day talking about them. This week's story is Daniel in the lion den.So, I quickly grabbed two of his bible books, read the story
"A-GA-IN!" and "A-GA-IN!", and showed the lion's big teeth from our trip to the zoo last week.We then made a lion puppet to practice how God protected Daniel by closing the mouth of the lions.

But, it's still fun to roar!Technically it was a story about God, but since He is three-in-one and all, I think it counts. ; )

No comparison

Been talking about going for weeks. With the incredible beginning of fall weather and a school day off for Grayson, we took advantage and trekked to the Fort Worth Zoo. Was nice to spend the 45 minutes each way in the car together, with our boys three in a row in the back.

It doesn't take but a few steps in to realize there is no comparison between our reliable, convenient Dallas Zoo and the Fort Worth one. The habitats for the animals were so much more beautiful, spacious, and clean. So fewer fences to peer through. Although we spent a good deal of time there, we only saw a small portion of the zoo. What we did see was incredible. I hope you think so too...Above is one of my favorites.Another of my favorites.My orangutan.Even the picnic area was clean. Under trees and these beautiful white lanterns, were tons of picnic tables, a food court inside (we didn't go in), and a spacious and clean bathroom.
Oh and did I mention the view? I got up and ran over with my camera to capture the sweet pair.One of Kir's favorite creatures and then two more of mine.Not just one reticulated beauty, but a family.Question: How does a giraffe take a drink of water?Like THAT!
Those skinny legs looks like they are going to break.
But when he was done, he popped right back up.Rhino with his horn sawed off. Their armor, though, is incredible.Brown Bear, Brown Bear, what do you see?
I see a lion roaring at me!Go Roos! ; )The penguins were hilarious. Reece ran back and forth across the step, with the penguin chasing him. He liked his shoes; maybe his feet are cold. ; )As we were headed back, the baby flamingos were out for a walk in the sunlight. Another babe was pretty happy too.Back by the regal pair for a quick stop at the restrooms.What an incredible day at the zoo. So much more to see next time. The boys definitely did not want to leave. Reece, we promise to take you to the alligators next time. I will seriously consider a membership here. Convinced?