Last fall day

Late this fall, there was one of those last "surprise" fall days that was warm enough to get out and enjoy the day. Just perfect. I wanted to take the kids less than a mile away to a state park with tons of trees and leaves to play in, but when we got there the sign said, "closed for hunting". Well, we didn't want any part of trying to take pictures or play in leaves while hunters were blasting their guns, so we went elsewhere. We ended up clear over at Lake Redrock and found a neat hiking trail that overlooked the lake (this could be a field trip, right?). The kids had so much fun running and climbing. There was also an observation tower we climbed (well, most of us...Wyatt made it halfway.) :) It WAS really high. We stopped at the spillway, too. All in all, it ended up to be a beautiful day out.

A princess can have 2 knights, can't she?

gathering eggs

This chicken project is still going, (sort of to my dismay). I mean, they are okay, and it is nice having fresh eggs, but they roam all over the yard - and sometimes into the garage! They are truly free-range. And, wherever they roam they leave their mark if you know what I mean. Eww. And, the kids aren't really thrilled about the chore of gathering the eggs now that the rooster gets cranky when they are around. I guess that happens when roosters reach maturity, they get protective of the hens and get, well, mean. So, that means I get to do the chores most days - yea! But, isn't that basket so cute that Gammie found?

Will you dance with me, Papa?

Andie kept waiting to dance at a family wedding we attended in Centerville. She asked Papa several times when they could dance and he kept reassuring her he would dance with her when it was time. It was very cute (and Dad was such a good sport - especially when no one else was even on the dance floor!) Then, after a song or two and more people joined in, Andie realized she could do it herself and she was off!

Clara and Dude

Andie has been begging me to help her build a snowman, but it has been so bitter cold that the snow just won't stick! Finally we had the perfect opportunity while Sawyer slept and the temps were just right to create..."Clara and Dude". For some reason, when they have been playing lately they choose these names for themselves. I have no idea where they came from, but I'll hear them say, "Okay, Dude. We need to build this castle... Yes, Clara, and mix up some poison for the bad guys..." And on and on as they role play. So, these were hands down the best names for their snowmen, too. The last picture was taken by Shane to prove what a mama's boy Sawyer is. Maybe he's right. :)