Fall is upon us

I just had to share the beautiful pictures of the weather outside. The leaves are gorgeous, and ALL over the place. The kids enjoyed playing in them, but didn't so much like getting there pictures taken with them...KIDS! I might mention that it was "sprinkling" and Chloe kept saying that it was pouring rain in her eyes, while I stood over them under a tree. Not sure that it was as bad as she was making it out to be, being that my usual cry baby is laying perfectly still, and smiling in all the pics!Aren't the leaves pretty!!? The last pic is of my parents house, and how big of a mess they have to clean up. And that's just the front yard!

Pumpkins, puppys and lions...

So fall is upon us, and well, has been. The weather outside has been beautiful. I love to watch all the colors change, and the leaves fall. It means SNOW is coming YEAH!!!! I am amongest the few I know that absolutely love the snow, and cold, I could probably live in Alaska....not that I want to, but I could! So going back to fall....Uncle Jason and Auntie Coco took the kids to B-Z Farms to pick out a pumpkin to carve. They sure had fun, and actually helped de-gut them!Auntie Coco drew the faces on them and then Uncle Jason carved them out.Chloe wanted a "scary" face and Evan wanted a "happy" face.....silly kids! Then a couple weeks later they got dressed up, and went out trick or treating. Evan was a lion and Chloe was puppy. The easiest costumes ever, but totally cute! This was getting ready.......All painted up, and ready to go!Courage the cowerdly lion...ain't he a cutie?!?!
TRICK OR TREAT!!

P.S. I must say the cutest part about watching them go trick or treating was Evan singing Jesus Loves Me as he ran from house to house. Too cute! Plus every time they left a house they got even more excited realizing that they got more and more candy.

I've been tagged!

Thanks to my dear friend Erica I now "have" to blog, and while shes reading this, shes probably saying its about time! I would reply back to her, that this tag has been difficult because I'm perfect, and I don't have any quirks....HA HA HA!! Now shes rolling around on the floor laughing. This is for you Erica, and my faithful, but probably annoyed readers. :)

7 quirks about me...well lets see.......
The first one that I can think off, mostly cuz its the one that gets called out quite a bit. Its the way I hold my pen or pencil when I write. Most "normal" people hold their pen between there thumb and there index finger, ME, I hold it between my index finger and my middle finger. Don't really know why, mostly because its the way that feels most comfortable.

The second one would have the be the first one my husband called out. I'm not sure if its because he's jealous or what, but...and I can't believe I'm admitting this on the Internet..... I sill sleep with a blanket. I was told that I couldn't take it with me when I got married, but it got packed...not sure how..but it mysteriously made it to our new house when we got married....and NO it did not go on our honeymoon. :)

My third quirk is I'm a procrastinator....I know I"m not the only one, but hey, at least I admit it!

My fourth is I love Ice cream, skittles, starburst, oh wait....I guess I should just say SUGAR! I too like peanut butter m&m's. Is there any other kind?!?! I could eat any of things any time of day all day, especially if you told me that they were good for me. YUM!

My fifth quirky fact is I have to have the T.V. on to fall asleep. I know its probably not good for my eyes, or whatever, but its one of those things.....the dark, the flickering light, and the low volume rock me right to sleep. Nightie nite!

Alright I must interrupt this blog post to let you know that my brain hurts trying to think of these things. Man, two more to go... Geez!!! Ok, now back to our UN-regularly scheduled blog.

My sixth quirk has to do with my bed. If I didn't make if for the day, I "have" to make if before I go to bed. The sheets have to straight and tucked in on the bottom and the corners, otherwise it drives me crazy!!!

My seventh and final quirk its my morning cup of joe. I know for some that you too have this problem. Your body doesn't function with out it. Its like a miracle in a cup some mornings!! Speaking of my cup of joe.....I am one of those that cannot drink it without my creamer. Not only do I have to have it, but I have to add it to my cup first. Then once I've poured in my creamer (right now its peppermint-mochaness) I can add my coffee, (yummy sumatra) watching it swirl around together. The result is a great cup of joe, and one less dirty spoon. and yes...its 9 o'clock, and I'm finishing off my last cup of the day.

Now going back to my 5th and 6th quirk...I think I'm gonna go make my bed, climb in, turn the T.V. on, and rock myself to sleep with my blanket. :)

But before I can do that I have to tag some friends that I would love embarrass

Natalia.... because I know she loves to get tagged!!!

Gretchen... cuz I KNOW she has quirks! HA HA!

Tiffany.... cuz she'll think this is fun

Cole... cuz her mom said I could. :)

I don't have anymore friends to tag, cuz I'm a loser like that, and they have already been tagged by others. So there ya have it. Thank you, and Good nite!

Something to consider....

Amazing Author!

For any of you that like to read, I just wanted to share my current readings. I just finished the first 2 of a series of 4 of Ted Dekker books. He is one talented author! He's ridiculously creative with his writings and each book keeps you wanting to read more. All of his books that I have read are awesome, but the 2 I just read are really good. The first one is:

Think with your heart and prepare to die for you have been ChosenThe land of the Forest Dwellers has been decimated by the Horde under the watchful eye of the vilest of all creatures, Teeleh. Thomas Hunter, supreme commander of the Forest Guard, is forced to lower the recruitment age of his army from 18 to 16. From among thousands, four new recruits are chosen to lead--and perhaps die--for the greater good.The chosen four are sent on a quest to prove their character, but their mission takes a dramatic turn when they are intercepted, sworn to secrecy, and redirected to a different endgame. Now they must find the seven lost Books of History. Books that have power over the past, present, and future. Books whose words are alive. Books sought by the Dark One that control not only the destiny of their world . . . but that of ours as well.From Chosen to Traitor?After being stretched to their limits, the four heroic young Forest Guard recruits--Johnis, Silvie, Billos, and Darsal--are pulled into deeper danger on their mission to secure the seven lost Books of History.Celebrated as a hero, Johnis's world is shattered when he learns that his mother may not be dead as presumed but could be living as a slave to the Horde. Throwing caution to the wind, he rushes to her rescue.But this is precisely what the Horde has planned. Now he will face a choice between Silvie, whom he is quickly falling for, and his sworn duty to protect the Forest Dwellers. How can he save those he loves without betraying his own people?In the end, one will be revealed as the Infidel. And nothing will be the same for the remaining Chosen.

If your not into Hobit"ish" books, you might want to pick up:Enter a world where nothing is what it seems. Where your closest friend could be your greatest enemy.Kevin Parson is driving his car late one summer day when, suddenly, his cell phone rings. A man who identifies himself as Slater speaks in a breathy voice: You have exactly three minutes to confess your sin to the world. Refuse, and the car you're driving will blow sky high.Kevin panics. Who would make such a call? What sin? Kevin ditches the car. Precisely three minutes later, a massive explosion sets his world on a collision course with madness.From the #1 best-selling fiction author comes a powerful story of good, evil, and all that lies between.

OR

Martyr's Song. I'll warn you though this one might make you cry.

Make me beautiful. That's what Marci wants from the old woman not inner beauty, but real, physical attractiveness to save her from being a teenage outcast. The woman offers a gift in the form of a story a strange tale from 1940s Bosnia about a group of soldiers who terrorize a town of women and children, brutalize their priest, and murder a child. Somehow, in the midst of the horror, a window opens to another reality a world of impossible beauty, infectious music, irresistible laughter, and a vision that somehow changes everything.By the time the story ends, Marci hears the heavenly music herself. So will you. Once you read this unforgettable story, you'll never be the same.

GOOD NEWS!!

Well Hopefully! Damon found out that the guy he had his first interview with would really like to have Damon down here in Oregon, so we may not be looking to move! YEAH!! I love Seattle and all, but I wasn't looking forward to moving everything. Nothing is set in stone, but Damon gets to do his training down here in Portland for at least the next 2 weeks, but he should find out for sure within the 2 weeks whether or not we get to stay for good. PRAY!!
P.S. FALL is here, and I love the it. The smells the colors, everything! :D

Alright Alright!!!

I have been really bad at updating this blog lately, and I'm driving all of you crazy I KNOW!! I"m so sorry!! Life at the Abbotts has been crazy to say the least. Just when we thought we were gonna get settled, the Lords got other plans. Damon ended up having to take a job thats located up in Seattle, WA. For the time being we will be going back and forth, but eventually looking for a place up north. Please keep us in your prayers in that respect. In the meantime Damons testing to be a Police Officer, and is applying all over the Northwest it seems. Its something that hes wanted to get into, and theres a lot of opportunity up here, so we'll see what the Lord has planned.

In other happenings, we had some friends (the Shubins) come visit. We had loads of fun, although they were really up here for a wedding, we got to steal some of there time. The kids were so excited to see there buddies, and had loads of fun hanging out again.

Packed in tight!All the buddies

Sibling love. Aren't they just cute!

Hopefully all of you are doing well, and I will post again soon. Hopefully it won't take me as long next time. :)