look at who is still awake

Yesterday we followed their tracks, and it appears that they wandered out of the woods for a bit of a stroll on the road.

día de los muertos

Para nuestra familia...

...los queremos y extrañamos muchisimo.

today

enjoying

I hope everyone enjoyed a happy Halloween...

I certainly enjoyed this big nosed, buck-toothed jack-o-lantern by E.

The boys enjoyed showing off their costumes at the public library's trick or treat for books.

E's biggest enjoyment aside from really being in his element (being able to walk on all fours down main street and scaring every passerby possible), was snow.

Yes, the snow finally came on Halloween.

J.'s biggest thrill was riding shotgun in the fire engine (as he constantly pulled the cord for blasts from the horn). Our local volunteer fire fighters give the kids rides, inside the biggest engine. He could have continued all night and all next day.

tap tap tap tap...tap

Yesterday was E.'s last day of tap class, he really had a good time making as much noise with his feet as possible.

2 week check-out

2 week check-out :

our reading...


We all really enjoyed this book, a collection of short stories. Our favorite was: The Dragon Tamers, which is the story about the beginning of all cats.


E. loves the Burgess books, and I remembered he particularly enjoyed this one that we had read together a few years back (but had forgotten). This time around it was just as good, and all the silly stunts that Old Mr. Toad pulls were just as funny.


A very funny mystery book we listened to on audio, about a mysterious bunny. The story is told by the family's pet dog.


An Autumn/harvest book, that will get you all fired up to bake some bread. A very courageous princess and a storyteller dragon save the kingdom.

silk blueberries

As I had a day off yesterday, I was able to attend the local needlework circle. Sooo relaxing, and just what I needed...there was a workshop on silk ribbon embroidery, and I completed this sweet blueberry branch on linen. I was going to applique the square piece on a handkerchief, but since it would have to be washed often maybe this is not such a good option. I would love to hear any ideas.

On another note, my thoughts and energy have been elsewhere and may continue to be so for a bit. I hope to continue posting, but these may consist of few words. To my family and friends, I hope the mere photos will bring you happiness. Peace and love to all of you. Anna