This is how Audrey rolls

Audrey this morning "naated" but with her hat on! Oh the desires of a 20 month old.

A Man's Thursday

A couple Thursday's Chris and my Dad started and and completed a big project. Dad was done with harvest and so the timing was perfect.

We had some gross looking "bushes" or let's say sticks in a bundle that graced the front of our house and it was time for them to go. And, our sidewalk going up to our front door was cracked and uneven in a couple places. So, the project was: tear out the bush things and then pier up the sidewalk. They did both. Started around 8:30am, Dad had to leave around 2:30 and Chris then finished up around 4. They came in for a chicken taco salad at noon but otherwise were two working men all day. I got quite a lot done that day too because Audrey was glued to the window watching Daddy & Pops work.

What a great little Thursday!

It's that time of year!

Saturday morning I started bringing Christmas into our home. Chris hauled all the tubs up from the basement storage room and the process began! First Thanksgiving/fall decorations had to come down so the red and green could go up! Everything is up but the tree and that will go up this week.

I took pictures of my decorations last year and used them for a reminder where things go. I thought maybe this would take the creativity and "fun" out of it but it really didn't- it allowed me to just do and not think too much! At this stage of my life, with a toddler and a pregnancy (that's sucking all brain power away) this is a good thing!

Audrey enjoyed playing with her nativitiy set again this year- it's a new toy each year for her which is a great deal and great fun!

The bee at work and at play

The Making of Jack

It was our first pumpkin carving experience as a family. It went fairly well except for the fact that Audrey wanted NOTHING to do with the slimy seeds and ended up on the deck floor playing with those darn "lady bugs" or Asian beetles whatever they are. When "Jack" was complete she had fun holding him and pointing out his eyes, nose, mouth and teeth.

I think the highlight for Audrey was eating the seeds- she loved them and Chris and I said they were better than we remember as a child! Starting these traditions with Audrey is just pretty fun!

99 Balloons

This is beautiful.
I love the saying at the end of this video:
God Gives. God Takes. God's Name Be Ever Blessed. Job 1:21

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=th6Njr-qkq0&feature=email