A Nontradtional Thanksgiving.

My family can't get together til Saturday for our real Thanksgiving dinner so those of us who were here (my dad, mom, me and the boys) decided to keep it real simple and fun.

We started of the morning with orange rolls - yummy! Thank you Mr. Doughboy!
My Dad made Austin and Danny some real Indian headbands and then gave Austin some beads to color and string on a necklace.
For dinner we had pizza! So easy, so delicious. My favorite is Papa Murphys thin crust, white sauce with olives and mushrooms.
After dinner the boys played in the tepee.
Austin and his Thanksgiving place mat.

"Twilight"

Dera, Miriam and I went and saw "Twilight" this weekend.
I knew it was going to be nowhere as near
as good as the book but I was still excited!
My favorite part:
The first kiss! One of the best first kisses ever!
Most unexpected:
I was checking out Bella's dad!
Maybe it is because I have a thing for cops,
or maybe it is just an indicator of my age!
Not to sure about:
The very multi-ethnic cast.
It seemed a little unrealistic for a little town like Forks.
Didn't look like what I expected:
Jacob.
He just didn't fit for me and it made it even
harder for me to feel sorry for him.
Funniest part:
When Edward took Bella home to meet the family.
Favorite character (besides Edward and Bella):
Charlie
Unexpectedly funny:
The looks on Jasper's face throughout the movie!
All in all:
I liked it and the first kiss made it so very worthwhile!

Star Door (or wall) Hanging

I made a star hanging this weekend, using the Sizzix 5 point star die, SU Ski Slope designer paper and SU Little Felt Flurries (and a lot of glitter!). I strung it up with silver wire, curled the ends, added some cute ribbon, that I stole from my mom, and voila!

Apple Hill

My favorite place in the world at fall time! There is nothing better than apple donuts . . . yummy! Danny had fun throwing leaves in the pond. Whenever he
wandered to far all I had to do was ask him if he wanted a bite of donut and he was at my side in a flash! Austin loved the tractor and the fish in the pond. I loved the craft booths, and the donuts. I found a very cute Christmas door hanging (at the shop "The Wood Shed" at High Hill).

Say Hello to Pippa and Porter

A year ago last July we lost our cat Shanghai. This was very devastating for us. He had been my baby for 7 years.

Up until recently I had not been able to even fathom getting another kitty but the last month or so I have been jonesing for a new kitty. I think a pet would be great for the boys but we are not ready for a dog yet so . . .
Meet Pippa and Porter!
We are very excited to be able to have them join our family!

Mark and Tanya Family Photo Shoot

I did a photo shoot for Mark, Tanya and Maysie today. Here are some of my favorite shots:

Look at that hair!
I love Mark's face in this one!
A momma and her little angel
Daddy and his little girl

Fort Slumberlost

The boys have been having a blast on the new play fort at my parents house:
"Fort Slumberlost". My parents got it from a neighbor for free! All they had to do was put it together. Having a rocket scientist for a dad sure comes in handy!