Team Schoenbeck

Matt had to go to New Orleans for work and I tagged along. It was a great break from reality.(However, reality has given me a slap in the face since we returned) Matt had to work a couple days and then we played for a couple days. So many things to do and see. So much great food! (I won't be stepping on the scale anytime soon.) What an interesting city.

Last weekend the kids had their Christmas Program at church. They all did a wonderful job. Emma and Bennett's hard work on memorizing their verses really paid off. They did great!

Just in case you haven't seen the ad in the paper or heard the radio ads..... Our church is holding our annual Christmas for Kids. My kids look forward to it every year. Lots of fun crafts, singing, & cookies to decorate. Your kids will have a great time and you have a chance to get some Christmas shopping done or just sit at home and relax for that matter. And it is FREE! If you are interested here is the link to register. http://www.manhattanhope.com/christmasforkids.html

Bennett had his Pre-School Christmas program last night. He did such a wonderful job! So fun to see children share the wonderful news of Christ's birth with such energy and joy!

Emma turned 8 on Tuesday. She had a great day! I can't believe it has been 8 years!! Time flies!!

Bennett & Matt had a chance to see the sights today at Ft. Riley. I am not sure I have ever seen Bennett so excited. He was up at the crack of dawn in uniform ready to go with "Clegeland". I think he is ready to enlist on Monday.

Emma's school had their annual Halloween Parade and party. It's always fun to see what the kids come up with.

The tradition continues. Dad and the kids once again carved some great pumpkins. My favorite part....the roasted pumpkin seeds! Yummmmmm.

It was a perfect fall day for a trip to the pumpkin patch. We traveled a few miles down the rode south of Wamego. The kids had a blast and could have spent the whole day there. There were all kinds of fun things to do..a bale maze, big tire swings, walking path, a pumpkin launcher (okay they were actually using hedge apples), bale bounce. Just an all around fun place on a beautiful day.
They loved having dad push them on the tire swing.

I was tagged so.......Here I go.................

4 Things I was doing 10 years ago.

1. Living with my husband of one year in Chicago.
2. Working for Lutheran Social Services of Ill.
3. Drinking too much beer.
4. Driving a Jeep Cherokee. (I loved that car)

4 Things on my to do list today.

1. Have lunch with a friend.
2. Make the dreaded trip to Walmart for groceries
3. Go for a run
4. Find the sippy cup of milk that disappeared yesterday before it turns to yogurt. (still looking)

4 Random things I love about my husband

1. I love that after 11 years of marriage he makes me laugh.
2. I love spending time together after the kids go to bed.
3. I love that he is such a great dad and to see how much love he has for our kids.
4. I love to see him smile.

4 Jobs I have had.

1. Bank teller
2. Waitress/cook/soda jerk at Mom's cafe.
3. Case Manager
4. Mom

4 Movies I have watched more than once.

1. Pretty Woman
2. Good Will Hunting
3. A Few Good Men
4. Moulin Rouge

4 Places I have been

1. Jamaica
2. Arizona
3. Mexico
4. Florida

4 Places I want to visit

1. Hawaii
2. Denmark
3. Australia
4. New York City

4 TV Shows I watch

1. The Office
2. Eli Stone
3. American Idol
4. HGtv

4 Things you may not know about me.

1. I don't like gum.
2. I listen to The Glenn Beck radio show just about every morning.
3. That Matt and I met in front of the beer cooler in the Outback at Rusty's Last Chance.
4. I drink way too much Diet Pepsi.

Thats it, my turn to tag. I tag Jess, Karla and Kitra.

Today was the Fire Department open house. Emma, Bennett, and cousins Allie & Logan took it all in. Fire truck rides, spraying out a fire, riding to the top of the ladder, popcorn, & lemonade make for a fun afternoon.

Emma, myself, and our friends Trina and Jerica headed to Kansas City yesterday to see The Lion King. The show was incredible! It was great to spend some one on one time with the "big" girls. Thanks girls for a wonderful day!

Bennett and his Pre-School class took a trip to the Pumpkin Patch this morning. We were worried it was going to rain but we luck out. They took a hay ride and then made it through the corn maze to the pumpkin patch to pick out the perfect pumpkin. Bennett told me on the way home that he loves fall. I have to agree!

What a great weekend for a wedding! Our good friends Jessica & Cleveland were married on Saturday. The bride was beautiful and we are so happy they are now newlyweds. They had the honor of being the first couple married in our church. We had such a great time! The kids had a ball dancing the night away. The happy couple left for Puerto Rico this morning. I have to say I wish it was me. I could use a second honeymoon right about now!

We can always count on Bennett to tell us what he thinks. Tonight was no exception. Sunday night is "Funny" dinner night at the Schoenbecks. Which means we stand around the island in the kitchen and munch on whatever happens to sound good. Tonight it happened to be cheese dip and popcorn. The family was discussing whether or not we would still be having "funny" dinner in 10 years. (Emma would almost be 18, Bennett 15, Skylar 11) Matt and I were saying how Emma would be a Senior and probably be too busy for us and Bennett would be hanging out with friends etc. Then Bennett said "And Dad will be bald." Needless to say he got a good laugh out of everyone.

Bennett turned 5 yesterday. He had a great day! He celebrated at school and then we picked up Emma at school and went for lunch at McDonalds. Emma thought it was pretty cool to leave school for lunch.