Our Visit with Santa

Santa and Mrs. Claus showed up at Story Hour at the library.

Cora sat on Santa's lap long enough to get her picture taken, grab her candy cane, and run. As with all strangers, she didn't have anything to say to him.
Anna, however, was her usual gregarious self.
Matthew whispered his wish, even though he's been announcing it, praying about it, and listing it as the one thing he's thankful for on his Thanksgiving turkey. . .he wants a blue four wheeler like little Remy's.

Halloween

Just a few pics of the kids in their Halloween costumes. We went with Renaissance princess and knight for Anna and Matthew, so that they could use their costumes next year at the Festival. Cora was supposed to be a Renaissance princess too, but when her costume arrived, mommy was unhappy with it, so sent it back. She got to be a unicorn instead. Maybe we'll make a princess costume before the Festival for her!

Renaissance Festival

Way back when, we went to the Renaissance Festival in Kansas City, but I never got the pictures posted. So, without further ado. . .

After watching the jousting show twice, Matthew had to meet the blue knight. He walked right up to him, and said "You're a pretty good fighter."


Cora is hidden in between Anna and I, however, we did all three ride the elephant.



Duane and Matthew riding the elephant.

Cora danced with the gypsies at the Renaissance Festival.

We had a great time, and look forward to going again next year, when the kids may actually dress up in Renaissance garb.

Fall Leaves

At the Bloomfield-Garden Grove picnic, the kids scooped up a big pile of leaves to jump in, and throw at each other. I had to use it as a photo op first, though.

Combine Ride

On Saturday, we went and rode in the combine and tractor with Mosers. Anna, Matthew, and I were in the combine with Clint, while Willa Corrinne rode with Grandma Willa in the tractor driven by Andrea.

Jack O' Lanterns

Since I refused to let Anna attend the K-3 "dance" at school last week, we went to the pumpkin patch, made jack o'lanterns, and had a weiner roast instead.

Duane "fixes" mower

Duane put new fuel and air filters on the mower this week, and then, following the advice of the guy at O'Reilly's just filled the oil 'til it was full. . .maybe not such a good idea. After draining a portion of the oil out, the mower stopped billowing clouds of smoke.




He did do some more work on the front yard as well, which I think is coming along nicely.

New pictures!

So, we finally have a working digital camera again, and hopefully we will do better getting pictures up again. It's just kind of time-consuming to scan pictures from the 35mm and post them. That said, here are some pictures from this weekend.

Mosers' water park

One happy kid. . .

Gavin"s Party. . .Kind of. . .

Here's just two of the four most handsome lads I know. . .Gavin must have been opening presents, and Addison eating his fifth piece of cake. . .











Here's Cora's nose and forehead two days after falling on her face from Grandma's porch step onto the concrete. . .

"Yup, that's right."

It was a beautiful day here today. At about 4:30 pm, it was still around 68 degrees. I came in the front door and Matthew and Anna were washing the windows on the french doors (Honestly.) I said, "Guys, you have about two hours of daylight left. Why don't you spend it outside?" Anna said "O.K.," and headed for the door. "And keep an eye on your little sister..." I shouted as they both went running out the front door. ""All right. Oh, she's got my favorite shovel...oh, and Matthew peed on the porch."

Before I could even comprehend that she said "Matthew peed on the porch," Matthew belted out, "Yup, that's right!" and just kept on running.



Man, I love that kid.

Grandma Funk

Thought my family might be interested in seeing this picture. I ran across it in a box of old knick knacks.  

Matt & Alyssa's wedding

I never posted any pictures from the wedding, so even though it's been awhile now, I'm going to go ahead and do it. Here's to you. . .

All right, already!

 


Here's is something new for you to look at, you lazy dogs. Get back to work!!