The Boone Family

Another great part of living in Apple Orchard Estates in Amherst is that they celebrate trick or treat on the Saturday evening before the holiday.  This gives us the chance to make this an evening event without having to stress about getting the kids in bed for school the next day. Unfortunately it was drizzling rain the whole time but when you are grabbing candy at every house in the neighborhood it doesn't seem to be that big of a deal.  Aunt Katie, Grandma Angie, Paw Paw, Uncle Matt and his family all came over to enjoy the fun with us. Landon practicing all his calls in his referee costume. Lilly rocking her cheerleading costume These Boone boys do love Halloween.  This was the first year that they were insistent on being their own person and not wanting to be a family costume.  I have to admit that it didn't sit well with me at first but I am just thankful for the years they went along for the ride. Paw Paw had a great time helping us pass out candy as ...

This year with the boys over in Amherst Schools we have jumped on to participate in the Run Club they offer.  It is set up quite different than Vermilion.  All students from K-6 are encouraged to participate.  They meet with their grade level and the high school cross country team warms them up for the race.  The students line up by grade level and race 400 meters.  This was the last race of the year and all the boys were so excited to run.  Before we stepped out of the car, each of the boys requested a song to get them pumped up to do their best. Landon has been discouraged because at every race he has come so close the front but just didn't have the endurance to win.  To our surprise this little man ended up winning his race that day.  I can't even begin to tell you how proud we were for him and how excited he was to hold that 1st place ribbon. Carter loves to run...he looked so smooth and fluent out there. Nolan started out so strong ...

Here it is again...our annual trick or treating adventure through Cedar Point.  We are so lucky to have the opportunity to get all dressed up and trick or treat through the park. The weather was a little chilly but we still managed to snag quite the loot of candy. Maw Maw and Paw Paw love to meet us there to enjoy this time with us too!

Fall is finally here.  After Landon's fall baseball last weekend we stopped by Quarry Hill Orchard to pick some apples.  Paw Paw came along for the experience! There were so many kinds to sample and taste.   It was a perfect day to pick apples together!

Landon has been battling quite a few ear infections this summer.  His pediatrician noticed that one of his tubes was still in there and not in the right spot.  His tubes had been put in when he was about 2 1/2 years old and by this time they should have fallen out.  The remaining tube was causing infectious scar tissue and it was painful.  We met with a pediatric ENT and she scheduled ear surgery for removal. The morning of the scheduled surgery, Bob, Landon and I headed over to Beechwood for the appointment.  He was so brave.  He became a little nervous when they told him he was going to be put to sleep...he was worried he might not wake up.  The surgery took longer than anticipated which made me scared a bit.  When we were allowed to head to the recovery room, it was so sad to see him coming out of the anesthesia.  He was so out of it and dizzy.  They gave him a cute little teddy bear which he named FuzzBall.  The doctor came in ...

So the fall is the time when Bob does quite a bit of traveling for work and I get just a little freaked out at night time by myself with the boys.  I never lock the door leading into the garage except I did when Bob was gone along with all the windows and doors.  I got up early and got Carter and Landon dressed and ready for school.  I let Nolan sleep in while I walked the big boys to the bus stop.  When I returned home, it was then I realized I was completely locked out of the house with a 5 year old upstairs asleep, my keys to my car, computer, and phone locked inside.  I thought for sure I could get in but since I locked the house down like Fort Knox I couldn't.  I began ringing the doorbell repeatedly until I pressed so many times that the button shattered.  Next I was beating on the glass sliding door so hard that I thought my hands were going to be full of bruises.  Nolan never sleeps in but that day he decided it was going to be the day he ...

Labor Day Weekend is saved for the annual river rafting trip in Hocking Hills at the Lodge! The boys count down the days until we leave for at least a month before.  It's our happy place. Here is the whole crew ready for the river rafting trip! Nature Hikes through the woods is always at the top of the boys list of things to do. Every year our voyage down the river is memorable. The men head down to the river and use weed whackers to clear an entry into the river and they also blow up all the rafts while we try to contain the kids.  Once we leave the river bank the laughter begins! James gets photobombed by the Bull raft! Brian is living the dream...floating down the river solo with an ice cold beverage Many moments are spent out by the fire ring enjoying the company of each other while taking in the beauty that surrounds us Chad coasts down the river on his duck The ride back to the lodge after the raft adventure is always a hoot.  We shove as many...