Sideways Train Ride

Jamie's responsible for this one! I couldn't get the pictures turned the correct way but knew daddy would want to see his kiddos enjoying the Polar Bear Express Train Ride in Fishers anyway! The kids heard a story about a Christmas train ride and boarded the train to enjoy sugar cookies, hot chocolate, and meeting Mrs. Clause, Santa Clause, and the bear named Snowflake. Daddy, we sure missed you! We continue to lift Aunt Faye and the rest of the Tucker/Briscoe/Buchanan family up in prayer as we say goodbye to Uncle Jim. We have many beautiful memories of time spent with him and know we will see him again in heaven.

Kate and Cy getting ready to ride the
Polar Bear Express.


Kate and Cy were a little nervous about
being so close to Santa, but Cy asked for
a Cubs baseball bat, and Kate asked for
a fishing pole!


Nolan and Kinley are getting to know
eachother and sharing lots of hugs!


G-mom and G-dad took all of us on
the train and cousin Savanna came
too! She was a huge help with keeping
Cy and Kate in line!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Kinley is rolling over...lots of fun to watch!

The Family Toombs Thanksgiving

Kate, Cy, Nolan & Kinley

Cole family Thanksgiving!

We had a wonderful weekend with our family. Kate & Kinley enjoyed staying at G-Mom & G-Dad's house and loved having cousin Cy & cousin Nolan spend the night before Thanksgiving. A special thanks to Uncle David & Aunt Megan for staying so Kate and Cy could play together! We also enjoyed dinner and helping put up the tree at Grandpa and Grandma Cole's house. It was great to be with all the family during the Thanksgiving holiday. As we pause to give thanks for so many things during the holiday season, we are constantly reminded that Gods blessings are more than we can imagine and he loves us more than we know! We are so thankful for our family and for all he has done! Kinley did continue to get sick over the holiday and we found out upon return and a doctors visit that she has an ear infection...medication and hopefully all will be back to normal in a week. Mom and Dad look forward to sleeping through the night! Kate love being with all her cousins and liked shopping on black Friday with Mom...she is learning early!! We hope you all had a blessed Thanksgiving with your family and may God continue to bless each of you!

November Warmth

I love holding my little sister

Daddy is teaching me to help at basketball games.

Ready for a nap!!

I love standing up when I have help.

I am looking forward to Thanksgiving!

It is hard to think that we are in to the month of November. Kinley kicked off the month with a small cold that has stuck around. We went to the doctor to make sure everything was OK. Doctor says she is getting better, but it will take a few weeks. As the law of nature works, Kate decided to pick up the cold from Kinley has started to cough and feel tired. The joys of parenthood!! It has been a good month, lots going on with Homecoming at Grace last weekend and the big Cancer care tournament this weekend. We head to Indy this week as the Grace team plays at Conseco Tuesday night after the Pacers play. It will be fun to see all our family this week. Thanks for all the prayers for the girls as they get to feeling better!

Happy Halloween

Time to Trick-or-Treat with Grandpa & Grandma

This is too much fun

Kate & Kinley- their first Halloween together.

I am glad Grandpa is helping me get candy.

One for me...two for me...three for me...

Thanks Grandma for coming up to see me.

Grandpa I love you!

Thanks Grammy Briscoe for my Halloween Church dress.

It was fun dressing up as Cinderella

We had a wonderful Halloween weekend. Grandpa and Grandma Cole came up from Indy for the weekend and went Trick-or-Treating with us. Grace had a fun fest on Friday and Kate dressed up as Cinderella for the indoor event. She got lots of candy and played all kinds of fun games. Saturday Kate dressed up as a pink poodle and Kinley went as a lady bug. We had a wonderful weekend with Grandpa & Grandma...we appreciate them coming up to see us on such a special weekend. They stayed and went to church with us on Sunday before going back home to Indy. Kate has enough candy to last her til Christmas...she will share with Mom and Dad after she goes to bed! ha! Happy Halloween!

Busy Fall, but the Lord is Good!

Fun at the Grace Soccer Games

Look at me...I can hold myself up now!

Soccer & Popcorn...too much fun!

I love the concession stand.

I love when Mom reads to me!

I love playing in the leaves

I am ready to play now!

Kate loved the hay ride at Gaige's birthday party

The family Halloween picture

The fall continues to travel very quickly, but we are as busy as ever! Kate loves her preschool class and comes everyday with something new. She is beginning to try to write her letters and loves showing Mom and Dad all the things she makes each day. Kate has enjoyed the Grace soccer games and lots of popcorn! Kinley changes more and more each day. She loves to smile and loves to eat!! She can hold her head up now and is trying to roll over! We had G-Mom & G-Dad come up to visit last weekend and it was great to see them. Ms. Andria who works with Daddy at Grace their son Gaige had his 1st birthday and made it a family halloween party. Kate, Kinley and even Mom and Dad got all dressed up for the birthday party... we had a great time! Kate went as Cinderella and Kinley went as a smaller version of a Cinderella. We continue to see the beauty of the Lord displayed in the colors of fall! We praise the Lord for his blessings each day.

Still a Busy Fall

Too much fun at the park!

Ready for Church

Cyrus catch me if you can!

If this is what I get everytime I go to the doctor forget it!

Ready for a nap!

I love it when Mom holds me.

I love jumping in the leaves

It is fun helping dad rake leaves!

The fall continues to go quick, but it has been BUSY! Kinley just turned 4 months old (hard to believe) and had her 4 month check up this week. Praise the Lord she is doing great! She came in at 16 lbs 6 oz and 27 inches long...it keeps her in the 90th percentile for height and weight. We thank God Kinley is healthy and that she likes to eat! Kate continues to be a great big sister and is loving her time at Kiddie Kollege three days a week. She loves her teacher Mrs. Hall and has been the "star" of the day twice this fall. Kate loves going to school and meeting new friends and Mommy loves the 2 hour break! We thank God for his hand of beauty as the fall changes and the beautiful colors are displayed! Psalm 100:1-2 Shout to the Lord, all the earth. Worship the Lord with gladness; come before him with thanksgiving!

Busy Fall

Kate & Kinley too much fun!

Mommy, Kate, & Kinley -- Daddy's 3 favorite girls!

Sunday afternoon after church watching football

Kinley has official found her tongue

Kinley loves soccer games with Mommy and Kate

I love my Mommy!

Miss Stephanie from the volleyball team stayed with us for a few days.

It has been a busy fall at the Briscoe household, but one we thank God for each day! Kate and Kinley continue to grow daily and we thank God for their health and the joy they add to our home. We had a tragic situation at the college last week. One of the freshman volleyball players Mallori Kastner was killed in a freak accident down by Winona Lake. We had several of the players stay at our home to get away from campus and Daddy had many funeral and memorial services to attend this past week. We had the team over to our home for dinner and we have been praying for Mallori's family. We were excited though the team won their first game back after the accident and God is being glorified through this tragic loss. Kate continues to LOVE pre-school at Kiddie Kollege. She loves playing outside and snack time....good to know she is learning! Ha! Kinley continues to grow fast...3 months has passed quickly. She has just found that she has a tongue and loves to stick it out at anyone who will show her theirs. Kate and Kinley enjoy the fall soccer and volleyball games on campus and love cheering for the Lancers! We pray everyone is doing well and pray the Lord will continue to bless each of you.

First Day of PreSchool! Kiddie Kollege

Kate's first day of Pre-School at Kiddie Kollege

Kate...we hope you have a great year! We are praying for you!

Kate...we are so excited for you! We thank Jesus for you!

Today...was the first day of starting to let your child go! Wow! What an experience and step to allow the Lord to allow experiences outside of your home impact your childs life. Kate had her first day of Pre-School at Kiddie Kollege which is very close to Grace College where Daddy works. Kate enjoyed her class and her new teacher Mrs. Hall. She had a great first day all she wanted to talk about were the 2 cookies she had for snack! Kate, we pray you learn a lot about Jesus at school, and that you grow to know the Lord and all him to have first place in your heart! We love you!