Playhouse

Yes, bright orange!



Chalkboard wall.



Taylor "boogie" nose.




Greg has been working on a playhouse for the girls and it is officially finished. They absolutely love it and they are happy about helping out with the painting. Greg let them pick out the colors and then they helped him paint. It is a big hit with friends!

"Punkin" Patch

Indi, Claire and Morgan on swing.
Taylor feeding a pygmy goat.
Looking for pumpkins.
Hot and tired.

Today we went to the "punkin" patch, as Taylor calls it. Of course we picked the hottest day in October to go, again. Where else in the country would you go to the pumpkin patch mid-October and have to put on sunblock and consume copious amounts of water to survive the 90 degree weather? Needless to say, by the time we had tromped through the thorny rows of dry, parched pumpkin vines and picked out our pumpkins, the kids were ready to go home. They at least had fun at the petting zoo and swinging on the tire swings. We may skip the trip next year and buy our pumpkins at the grocery store. Oh well, it was an experience they will remember and hopefully when they are a little older, they will appreciate it more.

October

It is finally October. This is by far my favorite month of the year. For me it is the official kick-off for fall. I adore the colors, scents and weather associated with this time of year. Most importantly, it is the month of Halloween--my favorite holiday. Celebrating Halloween all month long helps me justify eating candy and watching "The Nightmare Before Christmas" everyday. Today is the day I can dig out the Halloween decoration box and set out pumpkin and spice candles. I only wish it was cool enough to wear fall clothing and cozy up on the couch with a cup of cocoa. Maybe next month. For now, I have my candy and "The Pumpkin King".