Jocee's first day of school

Jocee has started a preschool program called the Goodtime Gang...yes keeping with the east and south side roots and putting her in a gang. She is really liking it and seems to be learning new things already.

New Church

We have switched churches...not officially yet but we are going to take the "new member" class so maybe soon. Caleb isn't totally thrilled but I think is warming up at least a little bit. The septuplets go to this church so there are at least 4 other boys close to his age that have lots of energy. I'm praying it is just a matter of time. Ashleigh is loving it since AWANA has started. She wants to do her church "homework" every night, and Jocee is liking it too. She has made some new friends Adi and Clara and Kate and I'm sure many more. Jacob doesn't seem to mind either! I guess as long as someone keeps changing his diaper and giving him his snack and sippie he is good! It has been a really good change for our family and we are getting more involved everyday. There is a new pastor and wife...they came about the same time as us. So at least we weren't the only "newbies". We are really enjoying the fellowship with other young believers with and without kids. It is a pretty great group. The preaching has also been pretty great too. I feel like right now we are just where the Lord wants us to be.

Running....

This is something I really need to start again. I have been slacking quite a bit for the last few weeks but I'm going to start back again. I have two neighbors that have been running that I can hopefully tag along with to keep me motivated. I have slacked so much recently that I haven't decided if I'm going to do the half marathon or not. I'm sure I could complete it but my time would probably be worse than my dam to dam average which would be depressing....since you are suppose to get better over time not worse. It is about 3.5 weeks away who knows we'll see.

The frog hunters

sneaking up on frogs

the ride home...kinda bumpy for the poor frogs

The catch

These two can't get enough of the frog hunting!

my fearless babes contd

Fearless babes

Our big catch

Jake and Jocee checkin' it out

this is what it we think it should turn out like



Today we went to the park up the street from our house and found this huge caterpillar. I don't think I have ever seen anything this huge before in my life. I think it is a cecropia silkmoth. We are going to see if we can keep it and maybe it will hatch out for us in the spring!