Halloween

We had a fun, light-hearted and relaxing Halloween at our place. Last minute costumes (Ian was a lion; Nina a ballerina), friends and their kids over for pizza, some Halloween cupcakes, and a healthy dose of trick-or-treating. We only ventured down the block, so our candy stash isn’t quite so breathtaking... but I like it that way. Sweets for this sweet tooth are nothing short of deadly! I was amused to hear how many of my parent friends fessed up to consuming much of their household’s pile of Halloween candy. Apparently this holiday isn’t just for kids!!

Grandpa Bruce Visits!!

How sad we are to see Grandpa Bruce (or “Bruce,” as Ian has begun calling him) leave! He left some apple pie with us to soften the blow however (thanks, Dad!). He can’t forego his autumn jaunt to Minnesota to feast on orchard apples, or the quickly-becoming-a-tradition trip to the Water Park of America! Grandpa Bruce was feeding his inner child and Ian giggled himself hoarse! At least until next year when we can repeat our happy cycle!

Also thanks to Jeff Schlukebier for joining the fun!!

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Garden Harvest

This is the last harvest from my 2009 garden. I had so much fun planting, picking, and yes... maybe even weeding! There is something so rewarding about putting an insignificant little seed into good ground and watching it change every day. It is no exaggeration to say that each day I stepped outside to check my garden, I had something new awaiting. My favorite vegetable was the cherry tomatoes. They are a perfect little snack and oh-so-yummy!

Road Trip to Green Bay

This week was so fun! Nina and I, and my college friend Michelle, drove to Green Bay to visit our other college friend Stephanie, who is living with her family and going to school for nursing. Her family are gracious hosts and very entertaining, so it was an ideal arrangement! We visited Steph at work, checked out her young adults ministry, got lots of quality time with her family, and met her new dog Emmett (a German shepherd/sheepdog mix). Nina was the center of attention, much to her delight, and spent much of the week dodging Emmett and their other dog Toby (a large mutt). It was so refreshing to have a girls weekend together!