Apparently ... Manly Men Spit

I am not sure where Leighton learned how to spit, but yesterday Luke and I heard him doing it. I was about to say, "Leighton, please don't spit," when Luke chimed in first and said, "Leighton, not in the house!"

I think it is interesting how different men and women are. Luke had no problem with the spitting itself, he just didn't want Leighton to spit in the house. I am glad that Luke chimed in because it was a reminder to me that although I want well behaved, considerate and polite children (that don't spit in the house), I also want my little boys to men ... manly men!

I am glad that men and women are different and glad that my boys have such a manly man as a father.

SWEET Boy

I just love McCabe so much!

Fighting for the Little Red Ball

What an enjoyable September it has been. We spent another beautiful Sunday playing outside. Of course this was after the Vikings Won!!!

Raisin Pizza

Tonight I made Leighton a really delicious 4 meat pizza. He did enjoy the pizza toppings! He all the pepperoni, bacon, sausage and salami first. But then he proceeded to put his raisins on the remaining pizza dough/bread. So he ate a cheesy meat mixture followed by a second course of raisin pizza.

I enjoyed my pizza the normal way!

Asian Food Party

Tonight the wonderful ladies at the 32nd street house hosted another fabulous get together. The theme was Asain Night. Jeremy cooked Pad Thai, Ashlyn and Sarah deep fried egg rolls, Luke made crab rangoons, Trent made Mongolian Beef, & many others brought soda, desserts, fried rice, and of course Fortune Cookies. We also watched movies outside with a huge projector, screen and speakers. I am constantly amazed by the creativity of people to come up with such fun ideas, and by the talent of people to execute the fun ideas, and by the great servants who love unconditionally, do the dishes, bring stuff, buy stuff, clean, pick up after people, and take an interest in others.

I am so grateful to the Lord for the these amazing friends & examples. I am humbled by their care & concern for others. I am encouraged by the conversations I have with them.

Tonight as I drove home, with Leighton jabbering & McCabe fighting sleep, I was easily given to praise and adoration to the great God we serve. On a daily basis, and especially at fellowship events like these, I pray that I would be an encouragement to the people that I am arround, that I would set a good example, & that I would fill the need of the moment, but time and time again, I end up being the one encouraged, I end up witnessing and being challenged by others examples, and I find that others jump at the chance to serve me and my family.

I cannot praise the Lord enough for this incredible body of Christ. I am grateful to him for allowing me to be a part of these people's lives and for the opportuinty to be united with such an amazing group of people.

Hopefully the Lord continues to use us, as individual bible studies and collectively as one local church, to reach this city of Des Moines with the gospel of Jesus Christ.

Grandma's Pony & The Boys' Ponies

Grandma & Grandpa Ludemann informed us that they bought a PONY. Well actually, it is a Ford Mustang GT as a summer car. So I decided to get the boys little ponies as well! We went to a consignment sale and got a great deal on these polo shirts!

New Wood Floor in the House

What an opportunity to be thankful and to experience God's goodness this house as been! Dave and Kear Rude gave us their scrap pieces of wood so we could lay this beautiful oak and maple floor in our kitchen. (Praise God for our small kitchen or we wouldn't have had enough!) To add to that blessing, God provided a set of hands that knew how to lay the floor. We are so grateful for Adam Emerson's help. While Luke and Adam laid the floor, Me, Alaina, Ashlyn, Sara & Kelli painted.

Look at how amazing the floor looks!

Of course we took a break for some Hot Italian Sausage Pizza from Casey's!

McCabe Brooks

What a blessing you are McCabe!

Napping

Look at these cute & tired boys taking an afternoon nap!

Leighton's Car

Leighton loves his Cozy Coup. He likes to push it more than he likes to ride in it. We have been enjoying outside time here at the Hukee's.