Hero in your house

The following was taken from a daily e-mail list I am a member of. I encourage you to go sign up for these e-mails at http://www.imom.com/. They are quick reads and always insightful and good stuff to ponder.

Do you have a superhero in your house? I do. I'm talking about my husband. Of course, he's not really Superman, but I want my children to think he's the greatest man on the planet. Even when I'm frustrated with him or disappointed in him, I try to remember that no matter his shortcomings as a husband (and I sure have some as a wife), he's a great father.

So I point out to my children how strong their dad is, how hard he works at his job, and how much he loves them. Children who have healthy relationships with their fathers have higher self-esteem and healthier relationships as adults. And if my husband can help our children do that, he really is a superhero.

I would only add that a good relationship with an earthly father helps a person relate to God as their heavenly father much more easily.

Chad is a superhero in our house. He is a great father and a wonderful husband. I pray God will always help me convey that to my children. God has truly blessed our home with that man - MY man!

"Riding" Daddy's work 4-wheeler (a VERY big deal)

Pumpkin Patch

This was our first trip to the pumpkin patch.

We tagged along with some friends who go every year.

It was a perfect Fall evening.

Look how tall my little boy is!Josie enjoyed the sand pile

Zoe and Holton are too cute posing by my little scarecrows.

Reese had a tough time keeping sister in place for the picture.

He sure made a valiant effort though.

Lexi played "Littel Mamma" as allways. She is such a good helper.

I think Hannan is ready to run around with the big kids.
Thanks FWs for allowing us to tag along on your annual family trip.

I think we will have to copy cat your tradition.

Thanks Allen's for being spontaneous and jumping on board too.

Very pleasant memory with precious friends!

Daddy Russ' 80th Birthday

Daddy Russ' (Chad's grandfather) turned 80.

We had a great time celebrating with all the

family on that gorgeous breezy Fall day

.Here are three generations of David men.

We should have put Reese in the picture

Daddy Russ and his children
Daddy Russ and Josie
The 2nd cousins

(it was impossible to get Josie to stay in place)Josie, Pop Pop and Uncle Josh
So great to be with family. I hate we all live so far apart.

See you guys at Christmas in Tennessee.

Can't wait!

State Fair in Perry

We had a blast at the State Fair.

It was HUGE and had so many interesting things.

Reese rode his first roller coaster and went through his first fun house mirror maze. We quickly realized that Reese should not be the leader but we couldn't help but laugh when he ran into the walls (with a loud thump) a couple of times. But to avoid any serious head injuries.... we made Eason be the leader. He he. Josie had fun even though she was

confined to the stroller most of the time.

But she loved the carrousel.... until it started moving. Eason, I have now proven my undying sisterly love for you

by riding "The Zipper."

Thanks for keeping me calm (relatively speaking). Well maybe my love isn't completely "undying."

Sorry I chickened out on "The Tango."

That one was a bit much.

Yep, that's Eason beside the empty chair. Mr. Fearless himself.
Thanks Big Daddy and Mimi for taking us to the fair.

We had a great time and have lots of happy memories.

And a little exhaustion.