We have lots to be thankful this year, good food, health, a house, a car, a job I really like, good friends, excellent extended family that we reconnected with; on both sides of the family this year and four great kids I am really proud of. They are all turning out to be such beautiful people.
A little untraditional, but Ashley is Vegan so our menu has to be adjusted. We had whole wheat spaghetti & tomato sauce, homemade Guacomole & red pepper hummus, a bagette, cheese for those of us that indulge & of course our usual meal menu item - raw veggies.
Ashley reading to Nelson at bedtime.
Ashley reading to both Christolla & Dieunelson.
Ashley's good buddy, Paul, who came & spent the day with us.
Playing.
Do those look like kissable lips to you?
My oldest daughter, Ash.
My youngest daughter, Christolla. Yes I know her pants are a little short, she has sprouted up like crazy over the summer. After nap time I need to dig through all their clothes & remove all the too small stuff AGAIN.
Two hammers, one night stand & approx two hours entertainment over two days while the kids beat it apart & then disposed of the carnage. I loved that old night stand & it served me well even in its desmise.
My oldest son, Brandon.
Brandon trying to get the pump out of the pond. I can usually leave it running & don't usually drain it until the end of October. This year it is already frozen in. It's going to be a long winter - Yuck.
Frozen pond, the pump created a frozen bubble over it - very cool.
The temps today was - 10 C or 14 F. Way to cold this early in the year - fall has not been long enough, most of the trees in my area still have all their leaves, lots haven't even turned color yet.
We missed a whole season. :(
It looks pretty, but it is too early for snow. Brrrr.............
Kids all geared up in their winter gear; eager to go outside & play in the snow. Good thing I dug out all their winter outer wear this weekend.
Kids making snow angels.
Good investment: snow shovels for kids - they are so eager to go out & try them out. They don't do a very good job but they sure do have fun with it.
Christolla laughing after throwing a shovel full of snow in Dieunelson's face.
A little untraditional, but Ashley is Vegan so our menu has to be adjusted. We had whole wheat spaghetti & tomato sauce, homemade Guacomole & red pepper hummus, a bagette, cheese for those of us that indulge & of course our usual meal menu item - raw veggies.
Ashley reading to both Christolla & Dieunelson.
Ashley's good buddy, Paul, who came & spent the day with us.
Playing.
Do those look like kissable lips to you?
My oldest daughter, Ash.
My youngest daughter, Christolla. Yes I know her pants are a little short, she has sprouted up like crazy over the summer. After nap time I need to dig through all their clothes & remove all the too small stuff AGAIN.
Two hammers, one night stand & approx two hours entertainment over two days while the kids beat it apart & then disposed of the carnage. I loved that old night stand & it served me well even in its desmise.
My oldest son, Brandon.
Brandon trying to get the pump out of the pond. I can usually leave it running & don't usually drain it until the end of October. This year it is already frozen in. It's going to be a long winter - Yuck.
Frozen pond, the pump created a frozen bubble over it - very cool.
The temps today was - 10 C or 14 F. Way to cold this early in the year - fall has not been long enough, most of the trees in my area still have all their leaves, lots haven't even turned color yet.
Nelson at bed time wearing one of Christollas sleep hats.
Christolla's new doo tonight at bed.
Nelson being silly at bed tonight.
Side view of her new hair style.
Christolla & Nelson at the beach.
James & Nelson.
Christolla in motion.
James & Nelson.
Sandra & all the kids.
James shivering in the water.
Kids chasing bubbles.
Goofy guy.
Kidsicles.
Side view of hair style.
Veil Style
Christolla starting to read - very early stages but it's coming.
They love books.
Sweet girl.
He loves these blocks.
Aunty Peggy
Uncle Galen, Cousin Beverly & her daughter Patty.
Barbara & (his name is failing me at the moment).
Uncle Louis & cousin Charlie
Tara & baby.
Cousin Doug & Jeannie.
Cheryl
My daughter Ashley (showing results of latest climbing accident) & Aunty Edna.
Aunty Norma, Uncle Galen & cousin Ken.
Uncle Louie.
The whole Motley crew. :)
Aunty Edna, Cousin Alan & family.
Barry & Barbara.
