Dad's home with a surprise!!!

Shane worked really hard this summer and was able to work some extra hours that we hadn't planned on. We weren't able to take the kids to Lagoon as we had hoped, so we decided that we would get the one thing the kids keep asking for instead of a vacation this summer-a trampoline. Shane has always sacrificed everything for his family and he has done it once again. Our wants and needs have always come before his. I feel bad for him sometimes because other guys take extra money they make and spend it on themselves. Shane sacrifices his time as well. He spends it all with his family although I know fishing would be a whole lot funner sometimes! I know that there are so many things Shane would love to have ie. tools, motorcyles, etc. but he has always said when you have a family, it's not my money, it's ours. I know he will be blessed for his sacrifices he makes for all of us. Thank you honey! We love you! Shane will be embarrassed that I posted this but I think it says a lot about him. Here's some pictures from the week. Oh yeah!!!
Shane wondering what in the world he got himself into his first night home.
Taylor taking pictures of her lovely mother. "Ta-Da!"
Shane and Parker testing out the new tramp.
Shane, Brennen, and Parker

Taylor and neighbor Jarrett jumping on Tom and Chris's tramp. (They are our neighbors who have a tramp set up for their grandkids when they come. They let our kids jump all the time.)

Jump Parker, jump!

It was so cold on Saturday that the kids needed coats and hats-can you believe it? In the 40's to 50's. Taylor lasted two minutes outside and came in because her nose was cold.

We still can jump even though it's cold! I definately am not looking forward to winter, but I fear it's knocking on our door. This was our fun and exciting week. The kids loved having daddy home and so did I. We miss him but only have three more sleeps until he comes again. Yeah!
Keep praying for our house to sell! I think that we will do a family fast this next fast Sunday. We need to be with Shane and he needs us too, I think!