Well in honor of Halloween (not really but since it goes), I’m shaking the cobwebs off the ole’ Eichler blog, and getting this bad boy up and running again. We have so much going on; and I always have something to say! 
Here are just a few of the highlights:
-we are back from a 6 day trip to Michigan, which included a detour for Jason and I to Greenbay, WI for the Packers/Detroit game at Lambeau Field. I just LOVE time with my mom, and quality-FREE-babysitting!
-Kelsea is a reader! I mean, she reads everything. She is working on the 3rd grade Dolch sight word list this week, and then she’ll be able to participate in the A.R. program at her school. She can’t get enough, I just LOVE it!
-Brady is considering ‘regressing’ in the whole potty training venture. I mean, I wouldn’t have thought you could regress after 6 or so months of being in undies, but my son flies by his own set of rules. We are working to think of creative ways to encourage hime.
-my sister is pregnant, with her first baby! HORRAY! I get to be an aunt again; can’t wait to love on a precious new little niece or nephew
-we’ve spent some more time than normal with my brother Charlie lately. It’s so good to have him close by!
-I’ve been actively ‘researching’ ways to better spend our income. This has included couponing, living more closely on a budget (thank you Dave Ramsey), being intentional about what we spend, and trying to look for ways to bring in additional income. *I feel very blessed, by the life we get to live -particularly these days!* However, I know as a stay at home mom I can use my time to help us become better stewards, and perhaps not only be a blessing to my own family, but also turn what God has blessed us with into ways to help others! Thankfully there are multiple blogs/websites devoted to ways to achieve this. I’ll put more details about these ventures later, as I see what becomes of them.
-For now-heres some pumpkin patch pictures; there’s nothing quite like looking for a pumpkin in 90 degree heat. Although I will say, it helped speed-up the process.
We have a ‘carving date’ with our pumpkins reserved for after dinner…
Heather, I am glad you are up and running again. How’s your mom doing? I still think of her and miss her. Actually I miss your whole family. How is Charlie doing? I was thrilled to hear that Kristen is expecting! Thanks for the ebates tip. You are never to old to save money. BTW we love Dave Ramsey!!
By: Cheryl and Roger on October 26, 2009
at 6:37 pm
Cheryl~my mom is doing great, so is Charlie, and Kristen. I think we are going to get to see Kristen over Christmas break, and Charlie has been by every couple of weeks! Thanks for checking in!
By: jhike on November 4, 2009
at 2:36 pm