Halloween 2012

Halloween 2012 was a success. Amelia wanted to be a princess, and she wanted to wear the skirt and headband Aunt Sandy made for her birthday. So, I guess the costume I made can be used another time. We had trunk or treat downtown, went to the soda fountain, Big Well, and then around town to a few houses. The kids got a load of candy, and Travis and I are already getting into it. No good.

Grandma Ann and McGruff

Bill Snyder and Yoda

Darth Mommy and Yoda

Star Wars

The other night at dinner we were talking about what the kids did that day, movies, etc. Amelia said "that one with Han Solo and the water, it's too scary. That water's yuck. I'm sorry dad I don't like that. Megaminds good, I like Alladin, Rapuzel, I'm not tired of that one."

A couple of weeks ago, Travis thought he'd introduce the kids to the world of Star Wars, so they watched a bit of the first movie. Apparently, they are not quite ready for it.

Maybe you had to be there, but it was hilarious. I wish my camera would have been handy so I could have gotten a video of it.

Comanche County Paradise

Today I didnt have much pressing to do at work, so I took the day off to go to Ashley's to spend the day with them and help out a bit. Jett broke his leg yesterday and they have all been sick (and I just wanted to hang out with Ashley) so I thought she could use a little help. I went to the dollar store before I left Greensburg to get a care package for the kids. I got some play doh and water color paints for them. We played with play doh for a couple of hours, especially Judd, he was the last one at the table. We started with several colors, but they quickly got all mixed together. In the afternoon, while the girls were napping, the boys, Ashley and I went outside to enjoy the beautiful weather and do some work outside. Judd and I made 3 trips to the dumpster, him in his gator with trailer and me walking. We picked the last of her green tomatoes, then pulled up the vines. It was a good day with my nieces, nephews and sister.

A Nice Little Saturday

We started off the day playing with play dough, I made some apple cinnamon muffins. I got the kids dressed and we went to the library, stopped by the bank to visit Travis, and grocery shopping. After lunch we go the kids down for naps, and I went outside planted the 6 mums that mom picked up this week. KState played football at 2:30 and the kids slept for over 3 hours. The Lighthouse Worship Center church had an appreciation dinner for the emergency workers at 6pm. It was nice and a good meal. They had bibles for each of them that are leather with their names and radio numbers on them.

After we got the kids to bed, I brought up the boxes of tomatoes from the basement. They have ripened nicely and I chopped up half of them to freeze. I ran out of containers so I'll do the rest tomorrow. Last night was the first really hard freeze and I wish I'd gone over a couple of days ago to pick tomatoes. Oh well, there will be another summer!

Generations

Tonight we went out to Ray and Pat's for dinner and to see Grandma Cretia (Ray's mom.) It's been more than a year since we have seen her and since she has seen all of the kids. Ashley and her crew and Tanner and Jill were there too. Like always, it was very busy with little people.

Who's here?

Trying to get a nice pic of the three of us, but Amelia not cooperating.

Tanner and Travis having deep political discussion.

Brushing Marie's hair