Great White Hunters

2 Licensed hunters = 2 8 point bucks. Not a bad season...Kyle was going for his first deer this year, but the stars didn't align for him, unfortunately. He was with Evan when he shot his 8 pointer, but he couldn't get the gun resting on the railing to take a good shot at it himself.

Carter watching Grandpa get the bobcat out:

Getting the deer down from the rafters:

Evan and Kyle with their 8 point buck:

Kyle with the 8 point buck:

Carter, Evan and Ryan:

Proud hunters:

Dad and his 8 pointer:

Playing at Grandpa and Grandma's

The boys absolutely love going to the farm. And who wouldn't? They get their way the entire time they are there!!!!

Grandpa and Ryan playing with Legos:

Trying to figure out how to put the Dragster together:

Carter playing with the Hot Wheels garage:

Content for hours, literally:

Waiting for Dad to come home from hunting:

Ryan watching Dora:

Grandpa starting Ryan's dirt bike:

And

he's

off!

Proud 4-year-old to ride a dirt bike on his own!

After 2 wipe outs in the mud:

Family

I love this pictures of my parents and my boys. Would you ever guess by looking at it that it took about 80 attempts to get everyone looking and smiling? Love you, Mom and Dad!!!!

Parableooza

Kyle's fall program at school was tonight, called Parableooza. Kyle and 2 of his friends had singing and acting parts in the program. They did a great job!!!

Kyle and his buddy, Riley:

Riley, Kyle, and Tanner:

Construction Carter

Have you ever seen a more contagious laugh??? I love it!

Buddy Bear

Ryan had his turn with Buddy Bear this week. Buddy Bear is a friend at preschool that gets to visit all of the kids' houses and stay with them until the next class when it is another person's turn to take him home. Ryan was SO excited to get Buddy. He was the happiest kid getting up this morning, realizing he got to bring Buddy to Jill's house with him. I wish every morning could be a Buddy morning! :)


Sleep tight:



Sharing with Carter:

Ryan and Buddy Bear watching Kyle play Wii:

Okura Hotel Amsterdam

Evan and I traveled to Amsterdam, Netherlands November 4-9. We had a smooth flight and the trip went very well (as well as a 10 hour trip can go!) When we arrived at the Hotel Okura, we were pleasantly surprised to find out that the hotel was overbooked. This meant a free upgrade to an Executive Suite!


Office area:

Entrance:

Curtains operated with remote controls:

Hallway to bathroom:

Bathroom - loved the flat panel TV:

Large vanity - all of my things fit - where could Evan put his, though?

TV welcoming Mr. Mackey:

View out our hotel window, you can see the harbor in the distance:

Another view:

And another:

Last one, view of the street:

20th floor elevator lobby:

Staircase lights leading to ballroom:

Loved the birds:

Front lobby:

Light fixtures on 2nd floor:

Very cool lights:

Bar light:

Main level (couch where I slept when we arrived):

Elevator lobby on main floor:

European 115 volt outlets:

Amazing toilet in our hotel room. I loved the heated seat. Also had rear and front cleansing options as well as a dryer! Leave it to the Europeans to think of it all!

Home sweet home for 5 days:

We were on the Executive Level, notice no 13th floor:

Front entrance street-side:

View from the main entrance:

Fog rolled quickly one afternoon:

Canal side: