The fruits of our labors

This year, thanks to the Johnson's, (or the Keltons as we call them) we learned how to can our own fruit. We put up applesauce, peaches and pears. Everybody helped outThere is just nothing like seeing all these jars in a row--they are almost too pretty to eat.
Thanks so much for all the delicious fruit, Janice and Wes! And, Thanks, Michelle for explaining to me how to process these peaches. You guys are the best!

Michaelangelo

If you're looking for Andrew, chances are pretty good that this is where you will find him. Lately, he has been spending all his spare time drawing. He has used up all of our scratch paper and started in on the computer paper before I got him this sketch pad.

After his masterpieces are complete, he displays them proudly. His room has been re-named the "Louvre."

So, if anyone is looking for some reasonably priced art, let us know. We'll cut you a good deal on some originals. Or if you are not a collector, but an art appreciator, drop by our gallery. After you get your fill of the artwork, you can play with Batman or some Ben 10 guys (If the artist will share--you know how they are.)

This kid just keeps getting cuter and cuter!

I mean, really--look at that little guy. He has been so much fun lately. Here are a few of his latest escapades:I found him in the crib with Baby Bella. Just having a little rest and a drink. Joey has a favorite shirt. This is a picture of him in his room after he dug through the dirty clothes to find it. He tried to put it on, but it looks like he had some problems.He is Andrew's shadow. When we went to the bike rodeo, he insisted on riding his bike around with the big kids.Here he is singing rock-a-bye to Woody (he's an action figure--not a doll) And he is so snuggly. He falls asleep anywhere. He fell asleep when we hiked up Mt. Baldy.

He had a little snack and fell asleep before he could even get down off his chair.
Sitting on the stairs with Ed watching the rain outside--I guess it lulled them both to sleep.

What a sweetie. I love having a 2 year-old. It's the perfect mix of baby and little boy. I'm going to go kiss his face off, now.

It's getting scary around here...

Aren't these the coolest Hallowe'en decorations ever?
I just had to show them off--I am so excited about them.

It's ba-ack

It looks like our old friend, the FLU has returned.
This is great timing, since three weeks ago, I scheduled us all to get our flu shots tonight--Oh, wait. CRAP!

How times have changed

We started to decorate for Hallowe'en this year. I realized that as the kids get older, there is less of this:

And more of this: Can you believe there is a skull on my kitchen table? Also, if you've never checked out water marbles, I highly recommend them. They feel gross, which makes them perfect for little Hallowe'en hands. Also, they are inexpensive and don't stain if they spill out of the bowl. Next year, I'm going to find some blood red ones...Bwah..ha..ha...