Last game

Sadly Xander's team did not progress any further in the playoffs. 

Today was their last hard fought game. 

I am not sure which I will miss more... watching the games and cheering and encouraging from the sidelines or my prefootball walks with Alyssa and Lola. 

The last bits of fall were present today. 

Some on the trees, 

but mostly on the ground

 ~ JOY pure unadulterated JOY~ 

 Along with 2 swans who were happily eating 

and wouldn't cooperate for pictures. 

Bottoms up!

Goodbye football, fall and fabulous walks. 

I will be eagerly awaiting this time once again next year.

Happiness...Happiness in a box...The joy that Grandma Brings!

We got a package from Grandma Barbara! We LOVE packages from Grandma B. because good things are always included! Hence the 3 blogs titles above! The first one is from Paul who absolutely LOVES jelly babies. The Second title from Xander and the 3rd from Alyssa. I couldn't decide which title was best so I put all 3. Thanks Grandma B!!! 

Destructo Dog Strikes Again!

Lola got a new blanket with a plush bone. Well it took her less than 5 minutes to get the squeaker out! She loves to destroy things, but thankfully she asks first to make sure it is okay!

Who me? Yah the fuzz hanging out of your mouth kinda gives it away!

That ramp rocks!

Alyssa is never one to spend her birthday money right when she gets it. So when the Toys r' us flyer came out and she perused through it she found a bike ramp that she really wanted.  And it was a great hit! Here are a few action shots or as A & A call it "paparazzi shots".

pumpkins and cookies

This year has been our easiest year of pumpkin decorating yet...

Paul and the kids carved pumpkins while I made sugar cookies.

 Now if only all the mess would have cleaned itself....

beware who you let in your front door...

Michael Myers may not be the bad dude he pretends to be! He fainted at the sight of blood at our friends halloween party last night. Okay maybe it wasn't at the sight of blood. Maybe it was because he was overheated in the rubber mask. Some psycho killer you are!

Reasons why I run

Peace~Serenity~Exercise for myself and Lola~Enjoyment

~The beauty that surrounds me feeds my soul~

Sharing

I love to make pumpkin chocolate chip muffins in the Fall. What is even better than making and eating them is sharing them!         

Fall favorites so far...