All Moved

We FINALLY closed on our home and are all moved. It took seven months, several deal killers and it was down to the wire, but we did it. It happened perfectly in God's timing. Thankfully our faith, patience and persistence paid off. Also, a big shout out to all of our friends who helped us move. We had a herd here, making it go quickly and smoothly. 

Now I am off to those boxes. 

Monies

Claire's school was having a penny drive to help raise money for new playground equipment. I thought it would be a good opportunity to work on sorting skills. The nickels and quarters tripped her up a little, but overall Claire did great and really enjoyed playing with the "monies". 

Totally biased!

I admit it! We think she is pretty darn adorable!

Introducing......

......... Baby Hicks Number Two!

Debuting March 01, 2013

Yes, we are still adopting. Yes, we are crazy. 

Pumpkin Patch Day 2

Pumpkin patch on Friday with a few friends from my mom's group.

Petting the chicken

Feeding the goat

Climbing the hay pyramid

Searching for just the right one

Pumpkin Patch Day 1

We went to the pumpkin patch twice this year. Once with Claire preschool class and once with my mom's group. Thankfully the weather was great both days. The only bummer was my camera battery died half way thru the first trip and the charger is buried somewhere in a box, so most of the pictures are from my phone. Claire has recently learned how to take pictures with both the camera and my phone. She is doing a good job, but it definitely makes for some interesting shots. 

Here are few from our Thursday trip with her class.

Picture taken by Claire on our hayride. Mama needs to work on her cheese.

I don't know why but this one cracks me up

With a few of her classmates

Claire and Colton

Atop the hay pyramid

Taken by Claire

Taken by Claire

Claire's friend Lilly B (Taken by Claire)

Trying to find the perfect pumpkin with Lilli G

Bowling

We played an impromptu bowling game after dinner the other night. On our way home we passed the bowling alley that Dave and his mom played at for many years and he decided (literally right at that moment) that it would be fun to play a game. A quick u-turn and we were there.

Claire had a good time and ever since has been asking to go bowling with Grammy. Thankfully they put the bumpers up, I had to use a few times too. In fact, they helped me beat Dave by one pin. I only had my phone with me, so the pictures are not the best. 

Dave helping Claire

Watching the ball slowly roll down the lane

The "look at me" shot

Its blurry, but Claire is super excited

Trying to get a little ommpf behind the ball