Slacker

Man I feel like a slacker in this blogging world, but it's just one more thing I have to make time for...and I don't have time for everything I have to and should be doing already. So a quick note...we're all doing well. Anxiously awaiting the arrival of Dad Whited and Mishy (Will's dad and sister). It's gonna be awesome to have them here. It's the first time anyone in his family has been able to visit us since we moved to Nashville. So, I will try to get a Christmas message up here after that. I'm probably not going to get around to Christmas cards this year...I didn't start them early enough. Maybe next year...maybe. I'm off to do a little house cleaning and toy sorting. We're going to contribute some unused toys to a good cause this year. Time to de-clutter and what better way than to give them to someone who needs them. It helps my boys let go of more things...it's all just stuff.

I hope you all have a great season preparing for the celebration of our Savior's birth! Lots of love and good tidings coming your way from the Fleming family!

Halloween

What a great Halloween season we had this year! We really enjoyed every moment of celebration. We learned about the origination of Halloween, which originally was not a spooky eve. You can read about it here to learn more about the beginning of Halloween. Now, on to the good stuff. On Oct 24th we participated in an Alzheimer's Memory Walk and really enjoyed supporting that. It was very cold, but well worth the time and energy. That evening we were excited to attend our ward Trunk or Treat. The carnival in the gym went off well without a hitch and we had a great turn out. These are pictures from those events...enjoy.

These next pictures are from our homeschool Halloween party and Halloween day. They were great day!!

These pictures are from Logan's Mom's day out class Halloween party. It also includes our Halloween day Dinner with tombstones, lady fingernails, brains, eyeballs, and blood as a drink. :) We really had a fun Halloween this year! Really, really!

Oh my, where did September go???? Dang! Time is flying by so fast! We've been busily homeschooling, working, and going crazy. I've hurt my ankle, wrenched my back, and gotten sick within the last couple months. I can't figure out where all the days go. I guess without having a birthday for a while it's not motivated me to be on here. But we are still here! To prove that we've still been around, here's a few pictures to catch you up with what we've been doing.


We went to a Predators game with free tickets! We had a blast!!























A little homeschool craft activity. We made some Halloween garland to put around the classroom.


















We went to the Opry Mills Hotel and got a bit of a horticulture tour from a horticulturist. It was great! If you ever go I suggest you ask one of the workers in leafed shirts to tell you a bit about their plants and flowers. They know it all! We now know there are banana and coconut trees in their atrium! It is amazing!!

















Isn't it amazing all of this is indoor? I think it is one of my favorite places to visit to gain serenity and peace!

Kaleb's 10th Birthday

Today my baby turned 10!! It's amazing what a wonderful young man he is turning into. He makes me so proud. Here are some shots from the last 2 days happenings.

We went to see Darius Rucker Monday night for FHE






The boys had a great time (and so did Will and I)







His rapidly melting ice cream cake






He was quite thrilled he finally got a rocket launcher






Enjoying the new game he got from Gramma and Grampa









Now, here's 10 reasons Kaleb is so special to me:

1. He is so kind to friends
2. He is thoughtful of others feelings (other than his brothers at times) :)
3. He is a huge help around the house
4. His job is to take care of the dog in the morning (that means I can stay in bed later than they all wake up)
5. He has such a love for music, singing, listening to his dad on the guitar, wanting to lead the music in Primary, wanting to play the piano and trombone, and the list goes on
6. His understanding of the gospel and Eternal Life
7. How much he always wants to ask questions and learn new things
8. His desire to help whenever he can
9. The active roll he plays as an older brother in helping take care of his younger brothers and how hard he tries to do what is right
10. Merely for being the wonderful young man he is.


I love you so much Kaleb-meister! You make my eyes sparkle with joy when I see you laugh and have fun. You make a momma proud!!

The passing of a wonderful woman

I am sad to write that Will's mom passed away on August 2nd at 8:45pm EST. Two days after her 62nd birthday. She fought a long battle and decided it was time to go home. She held on 1 1/2 years after her initial surgery for the family, she was on loan for that time. The Lord really needed her up in Heaven. She will be utterly missed by all who knew her. We have a hole in our lives that we now need to find a place for without pain. We are so grateful for the time we knew her on Earth and know she is in a place of peace and joy. We cannot wait for our chance to see her again in the Eternal realm on High.


We love you mom...always, and all ways!!

Derek's Birthday and the 4th of July

Here are some photos from Derek's Birthday



I had a lot of fun with his cake. He said the blue frosting made it look like a baby cake, so I had to add a little bling...so the Superman symbol was born. :)


We had neighbors set off some fireworks, which we were grateful for because the rain/tornado warning canceled the fireworks downtown which would have been spectacular. I wish I'd gotten a picture of what we were doing inside to celebrate. We made homemade pizza, an apple pizza dessert, and scones. We watched the Boston Fireworks online and played the Wii until 11 pm. Then the boys went to bed. It was a great day!!

Derek's 7!!!

I can't believe my little man is 7! These boys keep getting older and I can't figure out how they are doing this so quickly. Time has flown by. I'll never forget going to the hospital 2 days before my scheduled C-section knowing it would be the day Derek would be born. He is such an amazing addition to our family. His joy is contagious and his goofy-ness is adorable. Here are some pictures from previous birthdays. Unfortunately I don't have any digital of his birth and I have yet to scan in all the other pictures. So his 1st birthday is the earliest pic I have of him for this collage.

Here's 7 reasons why I love my Derek:
1. He has one of the most adorable smiles ever
2. His laugh is contagious
3. He loves so unconditionally - forever
4. His tender spirit helps me remember to be better
5. He is friends with everyone
6. His little frame gives him an added adorable edge
7. He's cute, and he knows it!

I love you so much Derek! You'll always be my precious little man and my amazing big D all at the same time! Happy 7th Birthday!!!