whatever

a game they play.
cover daddy with leaves…then he jumps out as the leaf monster
they squeal and run away.
then beg to do it again.
mommy can also be a leaf monster if daddy is busy.

here she comes…

she got me.

running to the mountain of leaves…
fast as she can.

can you find annie’s eyes?
thank goodness we have lots more leaves to fall…
we want to do this again and again.

goofball.

presents and cake.
dinner of her choice…stuffed shells
singing the song
with the lights out.
a very lovely family night together.
she is so kind and gracious.
talby what a treasure and a blessing you are to our family.
happy birthday sweetie.

sign of a good birthday isn’t it?
i think i will go have some right now.
mmmmm

perfect day for a nature walk.
the leaves were changing quickly.
each tree was so different.
the red one was my favorite.
the kids ran way ahead…like usual.
they miss so many details
but that’s what kids do…run.

talby said “this log looks like a crocodile”
she was right.
there weren’t many birds out
grandpa shared the binoculars but there was not much to see.
we collected leaves for talby’s school project.

but it was a beautiful walk.

now that jenny is home safely from her cruise…
(lucky girl)
i can share her birthday gift.
you know there is no privacy with me jen…sorry.
this was my first mini album (6×6) i have made.
it will be very hard to switch back to 12 x12.
i love this size!
hopefully it’s not too foo-foo for you jen.
it is alot of ribbons…but i was having such a good time.
i couldn’t help myself.

a few of the pages….

the back page.
i had pictures printed specifically for this album.
i ordered a few in 6×6 size…like this one.
and some 2×2.
at scrapbook pictures you can get digital overlays printed onto your pictures
or borders…spot coloring…very cool place.
and great great quality.
without a computer it was finished pretty quickly.
no distractions…besides my family and home and sleep.
i didn’t want to send it i loved it so much.
but i can make more…and i will.
it is fun to look at but 100 times more fun to be there with you jen.
miss you so much.

how do i look?
should i buy these?
i like that they are a little understated…not too much glitter…
just enough.
ha ha ha
and i found some eye “candy”

my parents took 4 of the kids and me shopping
to get ideas for christmas gifts.
we ended up at the toy store.
not toys r’ us…it’s a real toy store.
the kind where they let you play and touch.
the kind that has toys not made by the huge companies.
toys that are so creative.
this entire wall is all finger puppets!
i think i tried on 20 of them.
all toys are cute when they are mini-s.

sean wanted grandpa to know all about the legos.
and he wants them all.
at least he’s easy to please.

this was the prettiest dog i have ever seen.
and of course…it’s a great dane.
i can’t ever fall in love with a tiny dog.
that gray color was one i had never seen.
he was gorgeous.

still borrowing kristin’s computer.
i have been checking all my favorite spots too.
melissa…you are still my BFF.
and kim too.
and i am listening to christmas music.
not sure why…but it’s got me in a good mood.

while visiting my parents we went to the KU homecoming parade.
it was also annie’s birthday.
she kept saying “a parade for MY birthday!”
the floats were fun…the jayhawks were working the crowd.
and look my whole family in one picture!

scott is totally into KU.
he has the players memorized…numbers..stats.
it’s his new love
and craig is thrilled.
sean’s letting us know how he feels about the float going by.

she was taking it all in…
i asked her if she liked it and she just nodded her head.
and how can you not love a parade
on your birthday
with suckers and smarties?
the campus was so beautiful.
the trees were full of color…college kids everywhere
great day.

talby’s 6th birthday today.
wow…time flies.

and annie’s 3rd birthday was last week.
she was nervous to be the center of attention.
she even asked for talby to blow out her candles…too scared.

and my dad’s too.
he and i have matching iPods now.
but his doesn’t say “hot mama” on the back.

still borrowing kristin’s computer.
i miss my blog.
so much.
keep checking on me.
i may sneak over to my neighbor’s before wednesday.