October 31

Jim and I had the privilege to attend the Georgia va Flordia game today. It was a horrible game for UGA but we did get to see Tebow break Hershel Walkers record. I am not sure if that is a good thing or a bad thing.

October 30

We dropped all of the kids off in Elko so that Jim and I could go to Jacksonville for the weekend. Anna Kate loves to ride on the golf cart. It was a great diversion so that we could leave without any tears.

October 29

We have welcomed a new family of children into our home, The Boxcar Children.

I loved this book growing up so I decided to see if Jake would enjoy chapter books. We are going to start reading them on the way to Georgia tomorrow. I am so excited about reading the adventures of The Boxcar Children with my own children.

October 28

Hey good lookin'! I like your cowboy boots.

Cowboy boots are Judd's favorite right now. He wears them everyday and with every outfit. Wind pants..no problem just add boots who needs tennis shoes.

October 27

This. girl. loves. fried. chicken!

This was the first time she has ever tasted fried chicken much less had it on the bone. Not much else to say. The picture does all of the talking.

October 26

This is just one of the many great pictures from the park today. The warm days of summer are quickly fading so I must soak in and store enough vitamin D to last until spring.
He is just growing into such a big boy.

October 25

My three little munchkins just before we left the Fall Festival to come home. The monkey didn't want to smile but the princess and football player were all grins.

October 24

Jake wanted to be sure that the ear protection was going to work before going to the Nationwide Race in Millington.

October 24

This picture makes me laugh. He was having so much fun with the bubbles tonight. Jim captured this picture of his perfect beard.

October 23

"You can't catch me!"
"I am too cute for this camo shirt!"
"Cheese"
"Why is she taking ANOTHER picture of me."

Anna Kate's thoughts as I am taking this picture.

October 22

We decided to carve pumpkins tonight. It was a lot of fun. The boys didn't enjoy touching the "mushy stuff" inside.

October 21

She is getting so big and her pigtails are getting so long. I just can't believe that my babygirl is growing so fast.

October 20

Daddy's Home! Daddy's Home! Daddy's Home!

Meeting Daddy at the end of the driveway and then riding up with Daddy is an all time favorite around here. This is a memory I hope I never forget.

October 19

The morning has finally arrived. The day to say good-bye to the pacifier. I took this picture this morning before taking it away from her.

I must say that she transition amazingly well. She cried for 20 minutes at nap time and did not cry at bed time.

October 18

Yes, those are the same clothes from yesterday's picture. No, they didn't wear the same outfit two days in a row. Although that wouldn't be an uncommon occurrence in this home.

We went to a bonfire after the soccer games and I loved this picture so much I wanted to use it for "today's" picture.

October 17

The last soccer game of the season was FREEZING! As you can tell, we were cuddling up close trying to keep each other warm. The smile is fake. We were all miserable!

October 16

We were having a little fun in the neighbors yard today. I thought that I would get some good "fall" pictures of the kids with pumpkins, hay, etc...

Guess what? It didn't happen! Such is life.

October 15

We were all packed up ready to come home when Mema decided to give the kids Pop Rocks. Who remembers Pop Rocks? Judd loved them. He wasn't too sure about all the popping but they tasted good.

October 14

I had an opportunity that I don't normally have living in Tennessee with three children. I went shopping by myself. When I arrived back at mom's house Jake had fallen asleep on Grandpa's lap. I must tell you that this is a miracle. You are looking at a miracle.

October 13

Today Papa Wayne, my dad, came to Elko to visit the kids. They are always happy to see Papa Wayne.

October 12

Judd loves PECANS! He loves to find them, crack them and eat them. however, He doesn't like to eat shelled pecans in a bag. I guess he likes to work for his food. On this particular day, Sweet Papa let the boys have the pecan rollers and collect pecans that had fallen from the trees. They loved it! Here is my baby boy relishing in his work!

October 11

Today was a long day for every one. Jim preached at good friends church this morning in Lake Park, Georgia. We all got up and drove 1 hour and 45 minutes to hear him preach. As soon as the service was over my mom, the kids and I left to drive back to Elko. We stopped to get the kids lunch and then Anna Kate was OUT!. This is what we all wanted to be doing.

October 10

Each year the whole Perdue Family gets together for a weekend in October to go to the Georgia National Fair in Perry, Georgia. It is a great time to see everyone and the kids love seeing their cousins. This is a picture of most of the cousins.

October 9

Like I said in a previous post, this boy loves to "work." He especially likes to work outside and it is even better when there is a tractor involved. He has always like riding the tractor with his great-granddaddy and his "grandpa" loves for him to ride and help.

October 8

Jake is learning how to read, spell and write. Today we went outside and he was writing all of our names. When I came outside to get him for lunch I noticed this name on the ground. His middle name is Clayton. He was trying to write his full name. I just LOVED seeing him do this all by himself. It warmed my heart to see "school" paying off.

October 7

"Wash Cloth Head"

Anna Kate was trying to wash her hair tonight or maybe she was hiding her mullet.(grin!)

October 6

This big boy is one good worker. He enjoys having a job to do and help around the house unless it is picking up toys. We were getting my car ready to travel today and he wanted to help me vacuum it. I was more than willing to let him help. Just one of the reasons I love this big boy!

October 5

I wish I could bottle that cute smile and adorable cheeks so that I can remember it forever. I know that he is going to grow up so fast and the baby face will be long gone. sniff! sniff!

October 4

The Three Musketeers!

Jake and Cooper are good friends and Judd just loves being with them. The three of them are a hoot when they are together. Ms. Connie took this picture one night after AWANA. Jake and Cooper had just finished Cubbies and Judd, Puggles.

October 3

A normal night of "Dead Gorilla" with daddy after dinner. They love to play this game with him. Anna Kate is now old enough to join in the fun.

October 1

Just snapping a few pictures after giving Babygirl a bath tonight.