My Favorite Part of the Day...

When I go into the girls room at 8 to tell them it's time to turn off the light and they say "Just let me finish the page."

Hello, Hello!

Anna has become so vocal this week! She's picking up new words every day and using them more. She actually used words "peeb" please "mo" more to ask for more lunch. At walmart today she said hi to everyone. Then when someone didn't respond she yelled "hello, hello, hello!!" for like 5 minutes. Oh, and last night she sang through scriptures.

16, 24, 7, 2 1/2

16- the number of trees in the neigbors back yard.
24- the number of big garbage bags we filled with leaves today (the neighbors, Kaylee, and Andrew filled some the other day too).
7- happy helpers (including Anna).
2 1/2- hours worked/played (today).

Thank you Sister Neighbor! We had a great time raking and piling and playing in and throwing, and burying each other in your leaves!

Horse Races

WARNING: Bumpy ride ahead...

The Bear in My Backyard

Yesterday evening I was making dinner and glanced out the back window. To my surprise, I saw a bear just past the big rock at the back of our property! I sat and stared for a minute... it didn't move. I kept watching, no movement. It wasn't a bear. The shadows and tree trunks combined with just the right lighting made it really look like a bear. For the next 20 minutes I kept looking out, knowing there wasn't a bear but just wanting to make sure. Then, because I'm paranoid and have an over-active imagination I dreamed about a bear last night.

Is There A Correct Way To Walk?

I got a free pedometer the other day so I thought I'd use it. I was shocked by how few steps I took. Surely thiat couldn't be right, so I read the instructions that came with the pedometer. It says it will accurately count your steps if you walk correctly. I tested it this morning and counted my steps from the laundry room to my closet-32. The pedometer still said 0. I guess I walk wrong.

What do you think?

Would something like this look funny framed on my wall?

The Pumpkin

I found the instructions here . It was super easy. Mine cost a little more because I used two packages of grapevine wrapped floral wire because I wanted a bigger pumpkin.

Progress Report

Wes had the week off so I had more time to "play". I finished two of my tables. I don't think I'm going to do the other.

 I don't know why blogger turns my pictures sideways. They are right on my computer.

 Here's a close-up.

Oh, do you like the pumpkin I made?

So do you like the fall wreath or should I stick with the other? I can't decide.

I also crocheted a hat, modeled by Anna. It also fits the girls.

Halloween

On Friday we (finally) carved our pumpkins.

Then on Saturday we had Grandma & Grandpa and Kelly and Kristy over for dinner - which was delicious if I do say so myself. Then we went trick or treating. Kelly brought us donuts- YUM!

Anna looks about ready to fall asleep. It was pretty late by the time we finished trick or treating because we waited for the rain to stop.