STUCK IN THE MIDDLE...SMACK DAB IN THE MIDDLE...
We are always wondering about Parker, the infamous middle child. I do not want him to feel left out, or less important, or overlooked. He and I actually get to spend a few hours every week, just the two of us, while Gretchen is at Mom's Morning Out. He gets sooooo excited when he wakes up in the morning to find out it is just Parker and Mom. Even with that, he lives in Big brother's bossy shadow, and out of the spotlight for our reigning drama princess. Well, I guess some of my worrying is for nothing, because it turns out he probably will be just fine. So here is my story as told to me by Santa himself. On Friday night, we had our annual church christmas party. Tons of food, nativity, singing, and of course, Santa. Parker did not really want to sit in his lap, but wanted a candy cane. He waited until all the other kids were gone, and walked over to him. Santa picked him up, and asked if he had been a good boy. Which Parker said, yeah, pretty good. Santa then asked what Parker wanted for Christmas. He did not say anything, so Santa said do you want me to surprise you? Parker perks up, looks Santa straight in the eye, and says "No, But I want to make sure all the other kids get toys first." Santa started tearing up, and looked away, and told him No problem. Santa then told us the story and said we had one awesome kid. OF COURSE WE DO! IT' S PARKER!

Parker with his New yellow belt, which he earned in September. 

The birthday girl, Chickie, her dad and horse. 

Gretchen and Grace making "sheriff" badges. 

Cozing up to the horse. Gretchen is raring to go! 

Dallin feeding the horse an apple, and Addison thinking twice about it. 

Which one of you cowgirls wants to feed the horses? Chickie, Grace and Gretchen. 

YEEEEEHAAAA! Ride them cowgirl. Gretchen even wore her cowgirl boots, wranglers, and pony tails.  

Parker all smiles on his ride through the field. 

Dallin with a very serious look on his face. I wondered what he was thinking. 

Dallin heading out for a ride. 

So much to do, so little time.....
We have been busy bees in October and early November. So, I made a blog collage for you all to see what we have been up to. Interested in any details? Call and talk to the kids about it. They have all turned into chatty Cathy. So here is a list. Mom's Morning Out Halloween Party, Zoo Trip, Trick or Treating, and Trunk or Treating, Hayride and Pumpkin Patch with Parker's preschool, Pumpking Painting, Cookie Decorating, Indoor Soccer for Parker, Karate Practice(the boys earned their yellow belts), putt putting, scenic drives,and we have played at every park in a 20 mile radius. WHEW!

WEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE! 

Am I scaring you yet! 

Hang on tight! It may help you grow taller. 

Oh no! He is sliding backwards. 

Princess Gretchen climbing her castle walls. 

Dad and Charlie. 

On your mark, get set, GO! 

Pumpkin Experts!