While Reed was waiting in line to go through security we had a man waiting in line take this picture. I don't think Reed was happy with us. We followed him the whole length of the line like loyal puppy dogs. We just couldn't leave him. We were all crying. Well all of us but Reed and Will. Reed was so ready to get going. Once he was through security he was off on his adventure- not looking back once. That is the way I would want it.

 
Reed with Will and Mickayla. Both of these kids will change a lot in two years. I wish I had a picture of Reed with each of his brothers and sisters but my camera ran out of batteries. I hope someone who took the pictures will put them up on their blogs.

 
Reed Saying goodbye to Lily. She sure will look different when he gets back

 
Reed the night before he left for Brazil.

Thanksgiving with the family
Ann helped me learn how to put on a slide show. Some of the photos should have been deleted. But I just didin't take the time to do it. We had Thanksgiving early so that Reed could be there with us. We had a wonderful time with the whole family with there.

Mexico
Anita, Cathy and I went to Cancun Mexico. We had a wonderful time. We really enjoyed ourselves.

Our least favorite part of our trip was a sub ride to go look at the colorful fish. We got so sea sick and the fish wasn't that pretty either!

My sisters and I enjoyed going to all the ruins. We saw so many great things

My sister's and I favorite part of the trip was climbing the pyramid! We climbed clear to the top

Football season is here. Blake's team is doing not so good but Blake is doing well. He loves playing. Hopefully his team will improve soon.

Mickayla is playing soccer right now. She is loving playing. Her games are very entertaining. She loves playing goalie. She feels she gets the most cheering from the crowd when she plays that postion.

Mickayla doesn't always pay attention to what is going on up the field. Being goalie can either be exciting or boring.

Mickayla as Goalie

LaDawn, Brent, Brooklynn, Mickayla with great Grandpa Elkington.

LaDawn, Brent, Brooklynn and Mickayla with Great Grandma Sparks

Erin took Reed, Mickayla and I with Rod and Will to the Circus. We had a great time. We went early so we could go and meet the performers and some of the animals down on the floor. It was great. Mickayla was afraid that the circus would be boring. When we left she was so excited. I don't think she thought it was boring any more.

Erin, Rod and Will watching the Elephant in the center of the floor

Reed lifted Mickayla up so she could see the Elephant paint a painting.

Mickayla and Will with a Circus performer.

That time of year.

The spiders are out. They are interesting to look at. This spider was at my parents house. It was huge.