Exiting October with...

3 Years + Photo 17 - October 31

Snow! And no, I am not excited about it. I'm just glad that trick or treating was on the weekend and not today!

Concentration required

3 Years + Photo 16 - October 30

Drawing requires lots of attention.

We're hungry

3 Years + Photo 15 - October 29

We are used to the wildlife we get to enjoy from Cindy's back windows, but they usually don't come up quite this close to the house.

All carved up

3 Years + Photo 14 - October 28

Cindy has her confirmation class carve pumpkins at this time of the year, and I love to see what they come up with. The church was my favorite this year.

Fluting

3 Years + Photo 13 - October 27

A wonderful flute player from Dale for my birthday!

Trick or treat time

3 Years + Photo 12 - October 26

Trick or treating with the Nusslocks. Even the dogs got dressed up for the occasion.

Peanut butter sandwiches sure can wear a person out

3 Years + Photo 11 - October 25

Food can be not only boring, but darn right tiring. Eating that peanut butter sandwich took its toll.

Eating can be so boring

3 Years + Photo 10 - October 24

She looks like eating is requiring way too much of her time and effort.

More reds of fall

3 Years + Photo 9 - October 23

Enjoying the fall colors while they are still here!

She cracks me up

3 Years + Photo 8 - October 22

And I think she cracks herself up too.

Leaves, Part ??

3 Years + Photo 7 - October 21

Yes, the front is also filled up with leaves for removal. No shortage of them in our yard.

No more petals

3 Years + Photo 6 - October 20

But the roses do leave behind some interesting rose hips for the winter.

And it's burning

3 Years + Photo 5 - October 19

The burning bush, that is...

The Raking has Begun

3 Years + Photo 4 - October 18

And the leaves are really piling up in the gutter. Time for a visit from the village vacuum cleaner!

Fall Mums

3 Years + Photo 3 - October 17

Beautiful fall colors at Cindy's!

Another tired guy...

3 Years + Photo 2 - October 16

I'm not sure what we do to totally wear out all of the animals.

More Leaves!

3 Years + Photo 1 - October 15

Well, I've made it 3 years on this blog. My resolution for this new year of blogging is to be a little more timely about posting. As I'm posting this, I'm actually a couple months behind. The pictures are taken, just not uploaded.

The leaves are now covering the lawn. With all the rain we have been having, they are certainly not going to be able to be blown off easily - let's break out the rakes!

Fresh Basil!

2 Years + Photo 365 - October 14

One of the new recipes I'm trying out called for fresh basil, and I was thrilled to find a plant at the grocery store. I'm hoping I can keep it alive long enough to use it again.

Still one of my favorite shots...

2 Years + Photo 364 - October 13

Yes, I love taking pictures of Trinka...

And... the downside of the leaves...

2 Years + Photo 363 - October 12

They are multiplying...there's not just one on the rug anymore.

Little Bit Breezy

2 Years + Photo 362 - October 11

You know it's windy outside when the swings wind up that high in the tree.

Those leaves are good for something after all

2 Years + Photo 361 - October 10

Throwing!

Football time

2 Years + Photo 360 - October 9

Dale and I try to make it to cheer on our nieces and nephews in the activitites they participate in. Tonight was Jesse and football.

Cheesy Smile

2 Years + Photo 359 - October 8

And yes, the first one is definitely cheesier than the second.

Full Moon

2 Years + Photo 358 - October 7

I love playing with the settings for moon pictures. Couldn't quite get the clouds with the moon detail, but I still like the lighting effect.

One lazy guy...

2 Years + Photo 357 - October 6

Spaz has had absolutely no trouble adjusting since James and Liz moved him here from Florida. The back of the couch downstairs is one of his favorite napping spots.

And Happy Birthday, Papa! Edyn is closely paying attention as he blows out the candle on his cake.

Bubbles!

2 Years + Photo 356 - October 5

Edyn loves her bubbles!

Photo Shoot!

2 Years + Photo 355 - October 4

Mom's biggest unhappiness with her cancer treatment is that she might lose her hair. So she asked Kristin and I if we could do a photo shoot before that happened. No problem! We had a great time and got some great pictures!

Sticking everywhere

2 Years + Photo 354 - October 3

In the house, sticking to the windshield...the leaves are everywhere.

Still my baby...

2 Years + Photo 353 - October 2

No matter how many critters are living here, Trinka knows she's still my baby...

And it begins...

2 Years + Photo 352 - October 1

The leaves are falling, and with three dogs trudging in and out, not to mention the five of us, I think I will be cleaning up leaves for quite a while to come.