Who wins???

We are heading home today and you are probably wondering who has won the puppy poll?! Is Jonathan a big softie or a big toughie? Indiana updates to follow... :)

Having a fun day!

Today we went to the Louisburg Cider Mill! It was a really neat little trip for the kids and the weather was beautiful! We got to see where they make the cider, saw a huge pile of apples getting ready to be washed, and got to watch a lady make fresh cider donuts! They were "deewishish" according to Parker! They had pumpkins for sale and we just had to bring one home! (Like we don't have pumpkins back in Indiana, we have to haul one over 500 miles home!)

We grabbed lunch to go at McDonald's and headed to a local park. We swatted flies while trying to eat but it was the "atmosphere" that made it so much fun! After lunch the kids enjoyed the playground and then we headed home to see Daddy and the rest of the gang!

Here are a few pictures of our fun day with Aunt Carol!!

A new best friend...

Parker couldn't wait to get to Kansas and see the puppies. He had no idea there would be one "reserved" just for him! (The Wheeler's have been saving this puppy just for Parker much to his Daddy's dismay!) He has quickly bonded with little Henry and is begging to take him home! So far, he hasn't been able to talk his Daddy into taking the dog home! This morning before church, I overheard him playing with the puppies in the kitchen and heard this... "Dear Jesus, please help my daddy to change his mind and let me take the puppy home with me, in Jesus name... Amen!" I about cried. Talk about pulling on daddy's heartstrings!! Here are a few pictures of Parker and his little buddy!

An excited Parkerman!!!
Daddy not looking too thrilled at this situation!
Getting acquainted with Parker...
Can I please take him home to Indiana???Cousin Kelcie with Henry and his sister, Exie!

Toto...here we come!

It has been a busy week at the Walden household and we can't seem to find a place to slow down! We have been gone about every night and are heading to Kansas in the morning bright and early! No, we are not "off to see the wizard..." We are heading to see my aunt Carol and Uncle Garry and their three kiddos! (They met us at Disney World this summer for those of you that saw them in the pictures!)

Tonight we are going to a "Fall Festival" at our Christian School and they've promised good food, games and a hay ride! Parker can't wait! I don't really have the time to go but don't want to disappoint him so I will pack later! I have finally got my Mount Everest pile of laundry done and my wonderful Mom came to help me fold it all!! So... packing shouldn't be too horrible once I finally get started!!

Blogging will be scarce next week as we will be busy visiting and taking lots of pictures! They do have a computer and internet so I may try to post some of the time!

Wish us luck on our 8+ hour drive tomorrow! Parker gets extremely car sick and has thrown up 4 times before on this same trip! Makes for wonderful car odors.. His doctor said we can try a half of a Dramamine pill! (That should be fun trying to get that shoved down his throat without him throwing up!)

When we get back, revival will be in progress so we will be gone every night to that too! (The Cassady's will be our singers!)

Anyway, fall is in the air here and we are excited! I just love this time of year! Have a great weekend and I will be in touch!!

Snotty noses, shots, screams, sore thighs...

Sound like a fun day? We had a visit with Dr. Guse first thing this morning! Boy did we ever cause an uproar in the doctor's office!!! The twins were getting their 18 month shots a little late and Parker was getting his Kindergarten shots since he recently turned #5! (I thought I might as well make them all mad at once instead of taking him back by himself later!)

We had told Parker that he would only be getting 2 shots today. However, we found out when we got there that they were out of the MMR combo and he had to get 3 separate shots for the MMR instead! I agreed for them all to get their Flu shots which gave them all another poke! (Parker was NOT thrilled!) I held his arms down while two nurses went after his thighs! He screamed and I tried to muffle his mouth! He ended up getting 5 shots instead of the 2 we promised!!! (Ooops!) He says he is never going back to that doctor again!!! (I didn't realize that when I agreed to the Flu shot it was a two part deal! They all have to return in a month for the "rest of the story!") Parker would probably just rather take his chances of getting the flu!!!
Miss. Paige's iron level was low so she now has to be on Iron drops once a day! It smells nasty and the bottle says to be sure to rinse her teeth after giving it! (It has other nasty side effects too which I won't elaborate on!!! :) In the meantime, I guess I need to try to get her eating more food high in iron!!! (Dr. Guse said she is just already being our high-maintenance child!!!)

They were all cranky afterwards but a little McDonald's and Tylenol cheered them right up! They are now back to their normal selves, fighting, wiping their snot all over me, trashing the house, etc!!! On that note... I have a messy house calling my name! Hope your Monday has been better than mine...