Halloween 2008

As you can see, Joshua was a vampire and Matthew an 80s rock star for Halloween this year. While trick or treating, a lady saw Joshua and squealed, "Oh! That's the best Frankenstein I've ever seen." He was quite disgusted! :) Another man, while putting candy in Matthew's bag said, "I used to date a girl that looked just like you." We had a great time trick or treating and then Matthew and I came home to give out candy while Joshua and Patrick hit a few more streets in the neighborhood. We finished off the evening by watching the Charlie Brown Halloween special together.

Pumpkin Carving

Patrick and the boys had a great time carving pumpkins for Halloween. They even tried to incorporate the boys' personalities and expressions into their carvings. :)

The Smith's 50th Wedding Anniversary

Patrick's parents celebrated their 5oth wedding anniversary on August 9th with family and friends at Maranatha Baptist Church. It was great to see so much of the family gathered together and watch the picture video that Patrick put together for them. Doug presented them with a lovely plaque, and they exchanged gifts in front everyone. It was a special time.

Visit with Friends

On our way to WV, we met up with our friends Mary, Sarah and Joseph. Sarah and Joshua were born six months apart and have been friends from the beginning. It was great to get to see them and catch up a little. Unfortunately, my camera battery went dead during our visit, so I didn't get any more pictures of friends during our visit. :( I'm glad that Allison took pictures when we met up with them. It's good to see how the kids have grown!!

Blue Belt Testing in July

In July, the boys tested for their blue belts. They broke boards with their feet and did a great job on their form. They graduated to their blue stripe belts in September and are looking to be green belts in November.

Matthew the Performer

Matthew getting into the act.......

80s Karaoke Night

You should have seen us scrambling to find the proper attire for our church choir 80's Karaoke night. We went to the costume shop for accessories and none of the workers had ever heard of Debbie Gibson. !!!! Wow...we are getting old. Doesn't Patrick make quite the punk rocker?! Matthew even got into the act with boas and sequined gowns.

The Toothless Wonder

Summer Camp