getting crafty again...

actually I made this up over Labor Day week end (remember how rainy and miserable it was?) At the time I was trying to look forward to when life would seem normal again. Christmas is one of my favorite seasons so I definitely want to record all the memories with another December daily album. I skipped last year and regretted it. The cover is a little plain but I usually regret going fancy. Anyone want to join me?

the kitchen (more than you ever wanted to see)...

I finally took some pictures this afternoon of our almost completed kitchen. A few minor things as well as a backsplash will complete this project.

amelia-isms part deux

crouches- crutches
bikini bread- zucchini bread
elooptical- eliptical
stunk- skunk

happy birthday grammy cakes!

We love you and appreciate all you do for us!

kitchen sneek peak

It is definitely coming along. We do have counter tops (not shown)but are still waiting on some cabinet doors, a wine cabinet and the door hardware.

arrrgh matey!

Thursday was pirate day at school. The second graders dressed up as pirates, tasted sardines (Aiden liked them!) and had a treasure hunt for gold. Pardon Aiden's face paint I feel horribly inadequate when it comes to make up!

apple picking

Saturday we were surprised with some afternoon sunny weather so we headed out to the apple orchard after soccer. We ran into some friends(pre arranged) and the kids had a great time apple picking, apple smashing (only the ones already on the ground) playing in the wheelbarrows and fighting over who would pull the wagon. I got almost 50 pounds of apples to christen my new kitchen. Which should hopefully be done my the end of the week!