October Mash Up

Now that Christmas and a few other things have passed, I have some time to devote to picture & journal catch up.

October brought the end of football season,

more volunteering in classrooms,

handmade cards,

walks,

the first snow of the season,

a visit from Nana & Katie,

sickness (Dallin for the first two weeks, Paul for the third week, & Parker a few days during the 4th week),

5th grade Donut Date with dad,

missed Clear Creek overnighter (you were the sickest that night),

Fall Break (which meant some good house cleaning and lots of playtime),

dinner at Aunt Michele's for Grandma's 91st birthday,

pumpkin carving,

Halloween

and the beginning of the Basketball season.

 (And yes, around this house it's Basketball with a capital 'B'!)

First Grade Fairy Tale Friday 10/19/12

We had "breakfast soup" and hot cocoa (the cocoa was thanks to Kyralyn).  The kids loved the cocoa, but only a few came back for more "soup".  Seems most kids didn't even know what it was.  One little boy said it smelled like kitty litter.  10/19/12

Kyralyn made a rain stick.  After putting it outside (hooked to the trampoline ladder) the heavens opened and it rained (light and heavy) all afternoon, into the night and the next morning.  All in all there was about an inch.  10/19/12

Last game.  Parker hoped they would lose.  They did.  He was done.  10/20/12

After Parker's last game, Kent came to help fix our computer.  Tanya stopped by with her kids.  Then out of the blue Greg stopped by with Ellie.  They all played with Denver for a bit and then enjoyed the play-doh.  10/20/12

Kyralyn has her favorites to watch:  Jessie, Hannah Montana, Good Luck Charlie & Suite Life of Zack & Cody.  10/24/12

Parker helped out by capturing a few pics of the first snowfall of the season.  10/25/12

Later in the evening, when I thought we were done with snow for the day, I made some cards with a friend.  I came out of her house to find the car covered in snow.  Had to get the brush out.  Brrrr.  10/25/12

Nana took the kids shopping.  Something she doesn't often (ever?) get to do.  They had fun together & of course came home with a few treasures.  (from Papa too!)  10/27/12

At Aunt Michele's we were surprised by Kim, Jeff and Joseph who had brought a Joker costume for Parker to wear on Halloween.  How did they know that was the one thing he wanted to be?  Katie admitted that it had come up in conversation earlier in the day.  Parker was delighted (although I suppose that's not really a word that fits with the Joker).  Thank you Kim, Jeff & Joseph (& to Katie for the "communication").  10/27/12

Happy 91st Grandma Locher!

Parker loves his pillow pet from Nana & Papa.  Thank you!

Nothing like an afternoon nap on the kitchen floor...in the warmth of the sun.  She slept for almost an hour this way.  Good thing I'd just washed the rug!