DOMINIC'S VISIT & THANKSGIVING

I will add text later. I needed to get these posted to keep my darling niece from complaining that her son has not made the blog yet.

Love you Marsha!

I will be leaving Maddie at the top of the blog for quite a while so that everyone will be reminded to pray for her and her family.

Please look for new posts below and say a prayer for this sweet little angel and her parents daily.

A PRAYER REQUEST FOR A PRECIOUS LITTLE DOLL Her name is Madeline "Maddie" and she is battling Leukemia. She will have her first birthday at a hospital getting Chemo. She had never been sick and was always happy so I can not imagine the heartache that her parents are enduring. I truly believe in the power of prayer since it has gotten me through every difficulty. I know with God's help we can get through even the most difficult of times. So please try to take time out daily to say a prayer for Maddie and her family they have a very long road ahead of them and could really use all our prayers!
Brandon, Liz and Maddie. Maddie is blessed with wonderful, loving parents who I am certain have the strength to see her through.

OUR BAKUGAN BRAWLERS

We had another Bakugan tournament and our guys were very excited.

They both lost but they had fun anyway.

Mommy and Caleb didn't have much luck

Caleb was very proud of this person he made. He loves building things and is very good! Maybe he will follow in big brother Elijah's footsteps and become an engineer.

JIM'S BIRTHDAY

Gabe and Caleb picked out this special cake for Daddy and he loved it!
Jim was upset that I did not write anything about his birthday so here goes.

Elijah lighting Daddy's candles.

Of course, Janine and Rik were there and it was a fabulous party!

Gabe helping Daddy blow out the candles.

Gabe and Caleb helping Daddy lick the candles.

I love you baby!

MARINE CORPS BALL

We got a room at the hotel where the Ball was and took the four younger boys with us to stay in the room.
We did not get a picture of the two of us dressed but we did get this special shot. We only stayed downstairs long enough for the ceremony and dinner then we got changed and took our guys to Walmart for The Hulk movie, ice cream and snacks.

We took our snacks back to the hotel and watched The Hulk.

Caleb didn't last too long! He is one crazy little sleeper.

Nick had this grand idea to stay up all night and watch the sunrise. He made it til between 3 and 4am. I promised him that I would set the alarm and wake him for the sunrise. I woke them at 6:45am and they got up looked outside and decided they did not care enough to wait 10 more minutes so they went back to bed. Needless to say I watched the sun come up alone! I also saw a group of dolphins swimming just off shore. It was wonderful and peaceful! We spent the entire night with the balcony door open to listen to the ocean as we slept. So the Ball was not that great but the time with my guys was awesome!

Somehow Nick and Zach weaseled Daddy out of the bed. He said he has slept on the desert ground so a floor was no big deal!

This picture will be kept for future use!

Aren't they sweet all snuggled up together!

HALLOWEEN

Caleb was Iron Man

Gabe was Venom

Kelis was the Queen of Hearts and Kylie was the Chiquita Banana lady.

After trick or treating we had a totally awesome dance party!

There was some break dancing.

There was a scary clown!

The girls just love Caleb so his dance card was full.

This picture is Kelis without the flash.

Somehow Janine got Caleb away from the girls.

Zach's friend Sean making an entrance.

Zach's in the house!

They were taking turns making their entrance.

At the end of the night our tiny guy was all tuckered out but they had a great night!