Friday, October 31, 2008

Happy Halloween!







This year we teamed up with Shelly, Kevin, Charlotte & The Backlund's. We met at our house for some pizza & wine. I know what about the beer? After I found out Shelly had no plan's & wasn't quite familiar with Spokane, I welcomed them aboard. Since The Nelson family live close by, they also caught up with us on our annual route. The adults were having such fun we forgot it was Halloween! The kiddo's practically had to tear us away from our party to start their Halloween fun! They were all too fast for Charlotte & Ashley who took their sweet time & enjoyed every little sight. They would linger at the door steps for a while & start to mingle with the people who were passing out candy. We were lapped by the rest. Wow, what fun!

Thursday, October 23, 2008

Going Through Old Photos...


Today I am not feeling so well. So after sleeping all morning while Ashley watched TWO hours of TV, I went downstairs & went through some old Photos with Justin & Ashley. Oh, how they grow too fast. Some of the pics made me melt with JOY! How about that for a pick me up.

Wednesday, October 22, 2008

Creative Play...


As the days are getting shorter & the temperature is getting colder the kids are spending more time indoors. My kids love to "build things". Well, not Ashley so much. They have been spending a lot of time tinkering around with "tinkertoys". Justin invests more time into this hobby than Jacob & Ashley put together but I have to admit this has been a GREAT investment! I know some of you have already heard me talk about this before. I remember it was Justin's first Christmas when the boys got this deluxe set. This set has been very loved. Over the years the set has mysteriously dwindled in size. Somehow I find these everywhere. I am wondering if it is time for Santa to add more to this set. If your child loves to build & assemble things, likes Lincoln Logs or loves puzzles, I would recommend this toy to you.

Wednesday, October 15, 2008

My TWO Minutes of Fame...

A few weeks ago my friend Julie got cold feet and asked me to take her place in shooting a informative commercial. I was to ask a few questions while Clyde Haase a well known Landscape Architect shared his "Landscape" knowledge with viewers. So Beth, you will have to let me know if he knows his stuff. He seemed very interested in you when I told him I have a friend who is a Landscape Architect. When I could tell he was hinting to make a job offer I told him your husband already keeps you busier than you would like be. I sure had fun! Thanks Julie for the opportunity! I think she is really getting to know me & my LOVE to be in the "Limelight".
Okay, I have a confession...it's not really my yard Maggie! Be sure to click on the link BELOW!

http://www.housetohometv.com/segments/watch/17/winter-preparation/


http://www.haaselandscape.com/ more about HAASE

Monday, October 13, 2008

Prized Pumkins!


Every year for the past three years Grandpa has planted pumpkin's for each of our kids. He uses those "special" giant pumpkin seeds. It is always exciting to see whose will grow the biggest. Last year it was Justin & this years winner is...ASHLEY! Although, she seems to care less of the size. Her brothers on the other hand, do care about the size. The BIGGER...the better! Jacob was again, very disappointed. This year the kids planted their own pumpkin's themselves when they had their first overnight er with grandpa. This happed to be the time last spring, when mom & dad enjoyed a night w/o kids on a quick "Business" trip to Seattle! WOW, that was fun! We even squeezed in a Mariners game. On the way to the game we stopped at McCormick & Schmick's. I can still remember the wonderful seafood we ate there...& oh, the mixed drinks as well! Got to do that again soon!!!!

Yes...again





Last week I let Justin cut class to join Ashley & me for our annual CO-OP Green Bluff field trip. This years trip took place at Hidden Acres. We filled up on apples (oops, there was suppose to be a limit of 1 apple per kid) & picked out a pumpkin. We also enjoyed a hay ride under the sun accompanied by a breeze. Oh yeah, the corn maze was also a hit! Followed with a flavorless donut & some tasty cider that the bee's REALLY wanted to taste. It was all GOOD!

Thursday, October 2, 2008

Green Bluff & more...










Last weekend we went on our annual Green bluff adventure! This year's trip included some blackberry picking and of course our second annal Townsend Winery stop. Man, that winery stop sure helps make this trip a hit for mom & dad! And then off to Siemers to get some pumpkins & apples. This year the carnivores in us could not resist the smell of BBQ in the air & we stopped for a plate of meat to share. Finally, we stopped at Knapp's Farm for some blackberry picking. I wonder how much they would have charged us for the blackberries if they would have weighed us on they way in? After our tummies were stuffed & hands were stained with berries we headed home where mom made her first batch of FREEZER jam! YUMMYMMMMY!