Happy Halloween!

This year, we didn't make it to the pumpkin patch that we usually go to , but we did run down the street to buy a couple of pumpkins to carve. They gave the kids their own little pumpkins, so they each had their own to carve. We also went to the Fall Festival at Fisher's school, and were excited that Lolo and Poppypaw came with us! Dad's surgery was really a success, as he wouldn't have even considered going a couple of months ago - it would have been way too hard. He did tire out quickly, but it was nice having them come to the first school function. The kids played lots of games and wore their costumes. Lots of fun! We have two parties to go to tomorrow, so it should be a fun Halloween night!! :)

I drew on the face and got the saw initially poked in on all the pieces, but he did the rest. He loves those little pumpkin saws...

Fisher had his first school party today (and his first field trip!). I knew they had a party today, because it was on his calendar for the 6 weeks, but it never occurred to me to make treat bags until his teacher sent home a note TWO days ago! I was just finishing up the gift I made for the birthday party tomorrow, so I hurried up to make 40 finger puppets yesterday. I was proud of my first treat bags. Next time, I'll start two weeks early. Oh - and since I already had the felt, the ziplocks, and the paper (and I bought the candy with coupons!) the total cost for 20 treat bags?? About $3.50 - yay, frugal mommy!! lol

Camping Trip

At the end of September, we took a trip to the Kimichi River. It was Clint's parents, Connie & Dean, and Cody & Leslie, and the four of us. I'm not really a camping kind of person, but loved watching the kids enjoy themselves and spending time with family. We stayed in a "cabin" (thank goodness - couldn't imagine a tent!), and Cody cooked for us the whole time - can't beat that! We fished, panned for gold (supposedly there's gold in that river - I didn't find any), hunted for arrowheads, fed the ducks, and found a couple of snakes - yikes! It was a beautiful campground, and the kids really enjoyed it. We may have to go again - in a couple of years - lol.

Ok, she's chewing on her shirt and her face is dirty, but look at those big eyes!

Stick your tongue out at me, and I'll post it online - lol.

Aunt Connie brought stuff for smores - yummmm!

Caught on fire!

Another one on fire! lol

Snuggling up to Aunt Connie.

Like a baby bird.....

Look what I found!!!!!

I told him to stop throwing rocks before someone got hurt. Next thing I know, he's complaining that he hurt his head - yes - he managed to throw a rock up in the air that landed on his own head.

I found this interesting rock with a natural "1" broken into it. I tossed it down, and was talking about it later. Clint said he was surprised I didn't keep it. We went back down to the riverbank the next day, and I asked him if he thought I could find it again (amongst the millions of other rocks). He said "Ha - no way." Don't tell me I can't do something - I found it within two minutes just to prove him wrong -lol.