Through October 2012

 First day of school in descending age order.  :)

 #1 (with sousaphone) in the first fundraiser of the year--the Marchathon through our neighborhood

 We've had lots of friend time.  Mom always has crafts on hand, most often painting.  This is #5 with his best friend painting Halloween coffins to hold our tootsie pop ghosts.

 #4 chillin with his best friend

 #2 in his first ever football game.  He is going to a new school this year and cracks us up with his complete loyalty.  He won't wear "Scoggins" (his old school) anything because it would be an insult to Vandeventer (new school).  He actually wore # 87 most of the year, and thanks to Grandma's embroidery machine, he has that # embroidered on plenty of clothing to replace the old school spirit items!

 Bumblebee the Transformer

 Mike's costume

 #s 3 (mad scientist), 2 (Frodo), 5 (Bumblebee), and 4 (Luke Skywalker).  #1 was still at band practice--it is an INTENSE time commitment here in TX, but an incredible program!

 Dad got to go with #5 on his first ever field trip to the pumpkin patch.

#4 has recently begun coming up with projects he can do with dad in the garage.  He imagines, plans, draws out, and proposes to Dad.  With all that effort, Dad is effectively wrapped around his little finger!  They've cut out pistols and built a bey wheel box, with more plans in the works.  He's also made a pinewood derby car stand (first one coming up in January!) and is creating a hot wheels track.