Saturday, October 31, 2009

Happy Halloween!

Excuse the messy counter, Awana books, Costume/ sewing supplies everywhere! But, look at those cute pumpkins...and the jack-o-lanterns!


Drue was a Pumpkin Princess for her Kindergarten Fall Party. They walked around the business in Eldora. Her skirt even lit up!

Pebbles & Bam-Bam! This picture was also on the WHO-TV13 News this morning...the news caster said, "I bet those kids were chilly last night!" He didn't know we hadn't trick-or-treated yet, but, it will be chilly tonight!
More pictures to come. We beg for candy at 5 and head to New Providence for the Costume Carnival at 6:30. Should be fun!


Friday, October 30, 2009

25 Random Things

I'm joining the blog-wagon and sharing 25 random things with you as requested by a blogger I follow, I BELIEVE it will be fun!

1. I really don't think there's much about me or my life that is "random!" I 'schedule' everything and often need to say my schedule out loud just to hear it myself. (yes, Ryan pretends to listen)
2. I've attended all 3 State Universities...and have degrees from 2 of them.
3. When I was little and people asked what I wanted to be when I grew up, the only answer I ever gave was "a Mom!"
4. I love everything Amish!
5. I brain-washed the kids into loving Little House on the Prairie so I could watch it with them.
6. I sometimes pretend I'm on cooking show while fixing supper!
7. Secretly (or not) want to take photography lessons.
8. Always write 'To Do' lists and LOVE the feeling of crossing things off...I'll even add things to my list that I have completed, but weren't on my list, just to cross them off!
9. Loved being pregnant & in labor (however, there will be no more little Luikens)
10. I have seen a 'ghost' or angel as I prefer...several times, same one.
11. almost have a panic attack if towels are put away messily in kitchen drawers or bathroom cabinets.
12. Enjoy decorating and used to dream of being an interior decorator.
13. Love to organize!
14. Need & want to make time to read the Bible more.
15. Worry waaaaay too much!
16. Love, love the feeling of an empty laundry basket.
17. Love to watch people fall or be scared! (I know, it's a sickness!)
18. Am petrified of mice, baby goldfish-like fish and baby (newborn) kitties (ick!)... but LOVE to scare Ryan with snakes!
19. Got engaged to Ryan after knowing him only 5 weeks! I'd never even seen him before!! (Now don't go and try that on us, Drue Kathleen! No-way!)
20. I think the kids have grown up way too quickly!
21. I always wear slippers.
22. Feel so fortunate to be able to have stayed home with our Monkeys!
23. I really wish I could help Ryan farm and raise our cattle, drive equipment & all ...when the kids are both in school...Just like Grandma. I'm not even sure Ry knows this!
24. I melt when I hear Drue & Lane say, "Momma, I love you forever, for always, no matter what! Ubba!" (Ubba is our translation for Love ya! It's how Drue said it when she was tiny and it has stuck, Grandmas & Grandpas, Aunts & Uncles use it, too. Ryan and I even say it to eachother!)
25. I still rock both kids to sleep EVERY night...and will until they don't let me any longer!

Tuesday, October 20, 2009

Yes kids, we are lost.












Well, we were for a while. We went to the corn maze in Wellsburg Sunday afternoon. Finally, a beautiful Fall day. Even with a tall daddy, we couldn't find our way out very quickly. But, speed was not the objective. We had to find 5 paper punchers hanging from posts inside the maze. If we found them all the kids would receive a prize...little did we know it was a single piece of Halloween candy...oh well, they were happy with it. At one point, Lane did get a bit nervous and asked to be held, but when he realized on daddy's shoulders he could see the barn, he relaxed a little and was able to enjoy the rest of our adventure. We were in there at least a half hour!
The kids also fed animals in the petting barn (yard) rode bikes in a straw maze, played in a corn box and picked out pumpkins for carving...Now Momma has to get busy with those Halloween costumes!



Friday, October 16, 2009

Brutis


Dig got a Bronco uniform from Uncle Steve & Lisa for his birthday. He wears it at least once EVERY day. Somedays, he even gets his own cheerleader.

Recent quote from the Little Man...

"MOM!! I'm gonna be a Backer-line when I grow up and play for the Broncos!"

I have to be honest...it took this mom a minute to figure it out. I admit I don't know much about the game...but I know a tight-end when I see one! ha!

This Future-Football Mom has some serious learning to do.