Justin and Lesley's Shower

Today was the bridal shower for Justin Jones and his bride-to-be Lesley! Justin and Lesley met at Harding University. Their wedding is Dec 20th in Little Rock. The shower was a brunch at the home of Lynn and Jerry Jones. It is hard to beleive that Justin is getting married. Justin and Lesley were delightful today as they told about meeting, dating and getting engaged. Congratulations Justin and Lesley.

Justin was there with Lesley -these were all friends of his from growing up.

Beautiful Bride-to-be!

A small portion of the packages.

Proud Mama DiAnn with her son Justin and future daughter in law, Lesley.

Justin's Grandma Flo and Lesley.

Lynn was a gracious hostess - the house was beautiful. Jerry broke out his new apron to help and park cars!

Halloween Happenings

Here are a few pics from Halloween evening (my nephews apparently dodged the camera all night!) We had a great evening! We have been hosting a Halloween Open House for 20 years and love getting to see everyone! Susan and Jeff

Aunt Marion and Gracie

Jon and Angie

J.D. and Carla (JD and Jon could wear the Illini orange since they won on Saturday!)

Gracie and Lexi

Nurse Emma

The Super Hero Roades Family - I love that they come in a family costume!

Jeff and Uncle Mike

Lori and Rod were here for the first time this year!

Mom and Dad - Dad was a trooper for a guy who had surgery less than a month ago! Note - he stays prepared all night by just keeping his fork in his pocket!

Who will show up this year?

As preparations are being made for Halloween 2009 - here is a flashback of some favs from last year . . . . . the big question is "What will Susan come dressed as?" Come on by Halloween evening to see! Eric as the Burger King King

Jeff as a rocker . . . aka . . Chuck Pudiwitr in his younger days!

The King and J.Lo (Eric and Angie)

Susan as the "bride" with her rocker dude!

Fall Festival Fun

Last night was our Fall Festival at church. We had so much fun! Lots of people, yummy food and the kids had a wonderful evening. We used the theme "where memories are carved"! One of our traditional activities is to carve pumpkins (each family) Prizes for who has most and least seeds :) We then put all the pumpkins outside for the Great Pumpkin Glow and the kids have a treat walk. Thanks to everyone who helped set up, worked the event, attended the event and helped to clean up. I didn't get a whole lot of pics since I was running around - hope my friends share some with me! Making your treat buckets!

Carla and Marsha are saints to always jump in and help you with whatever you need. I am blessed with a sister in law who is a marvelous friend (Carla). Marsha is an incredible sister in Christ and special friend. God sure has blessed me!

The Compton crew starting on their masterpiece!

Carol and Tom joined us with their 4 grandkids. How fun that Kate, Gabi and Mike could join us since they moved this summer!

Dig in there a little deeper for more pumpkin guts!

Happy Birthday Marlin - Dad - Grandpa!

Happy Birthday Marlin! We celebrated last night with his favorite dinner of spaghetti! We love you and appreciate all you do for us! Enjoy your day! Dad's requested meal of spaghetti! Pretty good using both arms for a guy who had his left shoulder replaced 2 weeks ago.

In his favorite place on earth - Camp Ne-O-Tez!

Oh the glory of the football days!

Grandsons - Jake and Matt

Grandsons Eric, Kyle and Colton and son J.D.

Clarksville Apple Fest

Carla, Eric and Nancy headed out this morning to Clarksville, MO. It was their annual Apple Fest. Jim and Sandi Lingua live in Clarksville! We met the Lingua Ladies and their families and friends for the parade. We then strolled through town - shopping - looking and munching on hot Kettle Korn. On our way back home we stopped at the Lingua's farm to get pumpkins and gourds. It was a beautiful fall day and brought back lots of fond memories of the Apple Fest from years ago. It was nostalgic to watch the bands in the parade - we cheered them on and remembered all the times we had watched Colton and Kyle. Lori was here for a few days and she helped out Mom and Dad. Dad is making slow but steady progress after his shoulder replacement. Thanks for coming Lori!

Eric

Lexi

Gracie

Isaac

Megan

Kalista

Carla and Eric with some of the Lingua pumpkins!

Sandi - the "queen" of all things pumpkin!

I love the color orange and the beautiful pumpkins!

Jim and Sandi lost six acres of pumpkins to flooding but the had a huge crop of gourds!

Monticello Homecoming Dance

October 3rd was the Monticello High School Homecoming Dance. Matt invited Olivia to be his date for the dance. Ten of Matt's buddies and their dates had dinner (that Moms prepared) at one guys house and then went to the dance together. All the guys and their dates!

Matthew at home on their deck before going to get Olivia.

Cute . . . .

Matt and his good friend Ryan with their dates.

Jake and Kelsey were home from Northern Illinois University for the weekend.