October and November 2010

Since Rick has updated his blog, I figured it is time to update mine. Sorry, I don't have any cute pictures to include, except the one of me with Senator Lugar.

October -

The beginning of October started out with Dominic's 12th birthday. I can't believe how old my kids are getting. He also made a profession of faith in Christ this month and would like to be baptized. He said he had been struggling for a long time with a concrete assurance in his salvation, so he decided to get it settled. We are very happy!!! So he will be getting baptized in the next couple of months.

On October 20th, Senator Lugar presented our school township with the Lugar Education Patriot Award for all the hard work our teachers and staff have done for the last 2 years with our ISTEP+ scores, etc... The Superintendent of our township picked Arlington Elementary as the site for the big event. It was a very exciting day. The office staff was able to get a picture taken with him.

Then Dominic and Luciano wanted to go trick or treating this year, so we told them we were not going to buy any costumes that they would have to make them this year. Luciano went as a football player and Dominic went as a soccer player (how original). We decided to try a different subdivision to do the trick or treating this year... Let me say - WOW!!! They boys ended up with 5 king size snicker bars, and all kinds of good candy. In fact, after we were walking back from one house where Dominic recieved a king size candy bar he asked me, "Mom, why can't we be rich". It's not like he has never had a candy bar before, but i guess that is his definition of being rich is giving out king size snicker bars for Halloween.

November -

Gabriel turned 16 years old on the 1st - He is getting ready to take the next step for his permit. He also wants to get a part-time job, so we are hunting for one, which shouldn't be hard with the holidays coming.

Madison turned 13 years old on the 6th - I can't believe we have 2 teenagers. Even though she is only 13 years old; people keep telling me she looks like a 15 year old.

I also put up my Christmas tree this weekend - I figured if Walmart can do it; so can I... So, it is beginning to look alot like Christmas at our house.

Well, I believe I have caught everyone up on the RAFFA news, I guess it is time for the CT Gangwer's to get a move on it.

Summer Night on the Canal

Tonight we took the family and Gabriel's girlfriend for a walk on the canal. It was beautiful. Below are a couple of pictures. People probably thought we were tourist, but we do not go downtown very often. So enjoy:

Password / User Name Issues

Okay, I want to apologize for not keeping up with my blog. I forgot the username and password and finally took the time to figure out how to update a new one. So much has happened since Oct. 2009. Gabe has been installed as the new Senior Pastor at First Baptist Beech Grove. Things are going well. We just finished a week of VBS and had a great turnout. Our highest night was 85 children - Madison and I worked with the 3rd grade students. I ended up with a group of girls from the school that I work out. We had a great time. I believe that seeds have been planted into the lives of these children and we will see a few coming to Clubhouse!

Luciano stared playing Franklin Township Youth football this week. Gabe bought his helmet and practice wear today. I can't wait to see him in it. I wanted him to model it for me so I could put it on my facebook / blog, but he said he was too tired from shopping all morning. Go figure - typical man. I will put pictures on soon!

Madison is spending the weekend with a friend at their family lakehouse. She has been very busy babysitting over the summer for people at the church. The boys are busy playing XBOX and computer games!!! They have such a tough life.

Well, I wanted to catch everyone up and let them know that I would have blogged more if I had known my account information. Again, I am not as witty as Ron or Rick, but wanted to catch everyone up to speed on the Raffas!