Roses

Aunt Kass's Yard

Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving was beautiful. We gather the family, dress up, use china, sing songs and have traditional food. It is truly ideal. I love watching the turkey trot but alas, the boys weren't there to show off. We each wrote what we were thankful for and then had a little guessing game trying to figure out who wrote what. Grateful to Aunt Kass and Aunt Mar for there hospitality, work and generosity.

As we gather together this Thanksgiving to ask the Lord's blessings, as we of whatever faith we are to give praises to His name, let us thank Him for our peace, prosperity, and freedom. Happy Thanksgiving!" - Pres. Ronald Reagan

Playtime

This morning we had Laura over for playtime. She is such a happy little gal. We were glad to have company and to put Clara's younger toys to use!

Warm and Cool

These were taken at Kelly's med school Western U. Because of the fires the air has been really smokey and hazy.

Sports Balls

My nephew Jackson is getting a new sports themed room. These photos were taken for that. His little sibling is coming soon and we are all excited for them. I think sports is a fun idea for little boys.

Metallic Leaf

Finger Puppets

These Ikea finger puppets are the greatest things! It has been so fun to teach and test Clara on all the different animals. We put them all in a little box and shake it up and ask "Clara, can you find the star fish?" or "Can you find the green fish?" She looks for a little while and then reaches in and grabs it! I get so proud!

Scary Pumpkin

Kassie and I had a great time carving pumpkins on Tuesday. She did a cute owl and I did this funky witch. They didn't even last two days and our pumpkins were full of mold! Yuck! I asked Kelly to take ours out before it had fallen apart. Poor Kelly, he waited a day and now look as his job! Now that is a scary pumpkin!

Apartment photos

Kelly found this Praying Mantis in our stairwell.

Burr Oak Acorns

Trunk or Treat

We had a really good time last night. Good chili and it was fun to talk to some new friends. The truck next to our car had a fun game that the kids would play so we got a lot of business. Kelly passed out the candy and Clara ran around all crazy like. I could have really used a tripod...

Red Leaf

Seaweed

More Brown Bag Lanturns

The quote "The goblins will get you if you don't watch out!" is from a poem written by James Riley named Little Orphan Annie. My Dad would recite it to us before bed. It is one of my favorites. Read it! It is perfect for Halloween.
As I was taking the first photo the "Watch Out!" bag caught on fire. I guess I will have to make another and be more cautious.

Newport

Yesterday we went down to Newport Beach with the Evans. Clara has a new favorite word is boat! So I took her on the Farris Wheel so she could get a better view of all the boats around Balboa Island. Then we all had lunch and played in the sand. It was chilly but we still had a great time. I was glad that we could do something together with our husbands!

Brownbag Lanterns

I have been making these the last three years for Halloween. Fun, cute and low cost. If you want to try them be sure to put the bag seam down the back. I double up the bags so you can glue the details on and you can't see the candle. I am not a great drawer so I use templates and trace the patterns on. I think I am going to make more. Try it!

Candy Corn

Even though it is October you would never know it was suppost to be fall. Happy Halloween anyway.

Funny Tag

HaHaHa. Normally I don't do tags but I was curious when my sister in law Stephanie asked me to do this one. This is how it works.
You go to My Pictures
and into your fourth folder
and click on the fourth photo in that folder.
Now describe it.
I am just giggling my little heart out at how funny this is. This is Kelly at his BYU-I Graduation. I must have not been looking through the view finder. I think it is hilarious where I cropped off his head and hand. Right through the eyes and his hand looks stumped. I guess this shows how hard of a time I have deleting photos.
I would love to see Brother Clark, Brother Atkinson, Jon, Andy, or Julie do this tag.

Columns

I thought the first photo was interesting because on the left it is mostly gray and on the right there is sharp contrast. On the second I like the symmetry and how the leaves silhouette at the bottom.