Getting Ready for Halloween!

We had a little test run today with our Halloween costumes. After school, there was a Halloween Party the boys were invited to. Branson is SpiderMan, Holden is a Policeman, and their friend Darby is a cute little Pooch! How adorable do these 3 pals look?!! They enjoyed dressing up. Happy Halloween!

We will miss our little Gracie Girl

Yesterday was a tough day (today might even be tougher?)... Gracie passed away peacefully in her favorite bed with her favorite Clemson blanket. She was a happy dog up until the end (14+ years old!) and oh so sweet. We will miss her terribly; she was a member of our family and it will be hard for us all. We loved that little dog very much. The boys understand her passing a little, I tried to explain to them that she was really old and is in Heaven now. We buried her on my dad and stepmother's farm which was a fun place for her back in the day... barking at cows, chasing tennis balls, digging for big rocks, etc. The boys got to oversee her funeral yesterday evening and hopefully it helped give them a better idea that she is gone and will be chasing tennis balls up in Heaven.

Gracie you had so much personality for such a little package. You were sweet and watchful over your boys. They loved you and you loved them. Thank you for some really great (and funny) memories. You will be dearly missed. We love you!

Bring On The Rain

Holden and the big inside-out umbrella! Branson of course had to 'borrow' it from him and check it out.

Branson's umbrella is BIGGER than he is!

Last week it rained a little bit (finally!) which was a good thing. We needed some! Branson and Holden had fun getting into their rain gear and finding the biggest umbrellas possible to play with.