Family Pumpkin Carving

It's always a lot of fun for the kids to pick a pumpkin and carve it. I am always glad when the activity is over and we haven't lost any fingers and the mess is cleaned up! I know I don't sound like much fun, but I do enjoy myself and love seeing the creativity of my kids.

My little sister Lizzie was able to come visit over UEA and we have just loved having her! She is so cute with the kids and a great friend to me. We will miss her and look forward to the next visit.

Monday Memory

Any skeletons in your closet??? Doug and I went all out for a halloween party with some friends several years ago. I am not one who loves to dress up for halloween, but every once in a while I can be talked into it. This was a fun costume, I remember my baby being afraid of me. Can't say I blame her :).

Goodmorning Grace :)

One of the many indearing things we love about Gracie is her morning hair. There are many mornings she brings a smile and a chuckle to Doug and I. Lately though, she has become a bit sensative about this. The last picture I took, she said I could only take it if I didn't put it on the blog. So, after putting this threesome together I was given permission after some thought and a little persuasion. Thanks Grace, for bringing a smile to our faces.

Beautiful Fall Morning

This is the view from my front porch this morning. Sure miss those spectacular mountains, but I have sure been enjoying some beautiful sunrises and sunsets.

Gingersnaps with Grammy

"What children need most are the essentials that grandparents provide in abundance. They give undonditional love, kindness, patience, humor, comfort, lessons in life. And, most importantly, cookies."

I am so thankful for grandparents in my kids' lives. They are able to do for them what I can't always do. This was a special and fun day for Grace and a memory I am sure she will always have with her Grammy.

Grace is Eight

What a darling birthday girl she is! Happy Birthday Grace.