Happy Halloween!

Busy week!

This week has been a busy one!  In addition to the normal activities, the boys had a concert on Thursday night, Anna played with the band during the Friday night football game, Anna played with the band at a parade and field show competition in Selma on Saturday, and Saturday night we took the boys and their friends to the Zombie hunt.  We are happy for a quiet day today.  I went for a hike with dear friend today and we saw this along the path.  

Looking forward to a little bit of a quieter week.  And of course Halloween tomorrow!  Getting ready for all those tricker or treaters!
 

First Junior High Band Concert for Mason and Olivier!

Today Olivier and Mason had their first junior high band concert.  This concert they had to dress up in concert black.  They weren't thrilled with the shoe in particular but it was nice to see them dressed up!

They spent some time warming up.  Here is Olivier with the French Horn.

Mason with the trumpet.  

And here is a photo of the entire band.  I believe they have over 70 kids.  

And here are the videos of the songs!

Feeling like fall this weekend

Well this week the weather has been all of the place.  On Wednesday we were less than a degree away from 100 and yesterday we didn't reach 70.  It is finally starting to feel like fall.  Given that and the busy weekend next weekend with Anna busy with band and the boys busy with other activities, we all appreciated the cool weather to keep us just cozy and relaxed.  Today the kids carved their pumpkins!

Here is Mason's!

And Anna's!

And Olivier!  And yes, he did give him a mustache!  

 The boys have a band concert on Thursday that we are looking forward to!  

First Field Show Competition

This weekend Anna (and the rest of the band from the high school she attends) competed in a field show competition.  Turns out they were one of the two very large bands and they got first between the two!  They were very excited, and we are excited for them after all the hard work they have been putting in.  They have a couple weeks before their next competition to give them time to just get better!  You can see it here:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=izNoBWq90w0

Otherwise it has been just the regular busy routine.  They did install the art in the roundabout near our house.  It has lights in it that come on at night.  

Nothing big happening this week.  Just working on keeping up!

Happy Birthday Natalie!

On Saturday we went to wish Natalie a happy 13th birthday!  It is crazy to think of all that has changed in the last 13 years.  We weren't sure who was taller but it looks like Mason and Olivier have her beat.  Sorry Natalie!  

And it looks like my brother only has a short time left before Mason passes him but, and Olivier isn't far off either!

And today we went to the bus roadeo at my work.  I didn't take any photos but a co-worker did share this cute one with me of Olivier helping out in the fishing booth.  It was a fun event and I am thankful for the kids and Matt joining me!

 

Rain and pleasant start to fall!

This week started with a nice amount of rain, and for us an unheard of amount to be honest.  We got well over an inch!  Yippee!  It was fairly quiet but the usual busy.  On Friday the football team had an away game so Anna was able to join us for an event with some of Matt's coworkers.  After we went my some murals on campus.  This one had an empty chair painted so I took Olivier's photo sitting in it.

Anna was happy she got a riding lesson this weekend after a few weeks of either her being busy or her instructor being unavailable.  That was a nice perk!  And now we get ready for a busy week ahead!