Giant Pumpkins

The boys grew giant pumpkins this year. The plants went in the ground in May and were watered and fertilized all summer long. We picked these beasts today, and both boys were very pround of the results. (Caden was a little hesitant to pick his today, claiming it wasn't as big as Lukie's, yet.)

Surf's Up!

Here's a video of Caden catching his first wave. We're in Santa Barbara, and that's Jerry helping Caden out!

Take me out to the ball game...

Jeff and I were lucky (?) enough to catch the Cubs play the Dodgers in the National League Division Series game at Dodger Stadium. It was a heartbreaker for these Cubs fans, Cubs lost 3 games in a row and we quickly watched our hopes for a Cubs World Series disappear. Ahhh, what's 100 years?

Caden

Caden~ 4 1/2 years old

Caden is our sweet, smart and sassy pre-schooler. It's hard to believe we've got a near 5 year old already! Caden loves the outdoors, nature and any kind of animal or insect he can find. He's very inquisitive and definately a boy's boy. This summer he learned to swim, and is having a great time putting those skills to work in the pool and at the beach.

Lukas

Lukas~ 2 1/2 years old

Our little Lukas Dean is an energetic, animated and wonderful little boy. He loves climbing, swimming, playing outdoors and following his big brother around. He's a tough little guy, and isn't held back by much of anything. We're working on potty training, but it hasn't been easy. He seems to want to go for just about anyone, but mommy. I'm about ready to send him down to Granny Tina's for a week, so she can get this thing done!

What's This?

For so many of my family and friends, that I think of often, but somehow I am not able to stay as connected to as I'd like, I thought I'd give this "blogging" business a try. Life is flying by, and if I don't try and document what's been going on, it will soon become a blur (assuming it hasn't already). So, I hope you all can enjoy this, (and I hope I enjoy this as well) keep checking in and see what's going on with the Elmerick Family!