Monday, November 16, 2009

The rest of Oct (& a little Nov too)

The last half of October & the first half of November got a little busy. I'll break it down a little for you. We were busy pretending it was actually FALL, and tried to enjoy the weather when it decided to be cool for a few days.


Apple cider donuts-- super easy and oh so deliciously fall-like


Here are the boys carving pumpkins-- so creative!


The finished product. left to right: Alma's werewolf, Ronnie's fire-demon, Dave's "sloth", Amber's mummy.



We are soon expecting a niece Lily, here are some of the onesies I made for her.


And here Alma & I are at the beginning of our Fossil Springs hike. You can tell it was the beginning b/c we are smiling. It was pretty, but it kicked our butts.


Here is Samara & I on Halloween. I was kind of Goth, and she was a stick figure witch. I know Goth Girls aren't supposed to smile, but I was having fun.


I know this is hard to see, but here is the whole stick-figure family. They looked great.


Here is a project completed that I have been dreaming up for a while. I finally found the vintage wood framed windows to make my headboard. It turned out exactly like I wanted. Alma liked it too= total success.


Here are the Yamamotos & the Seatons. This is a picture we took in the middle of the weirdest/coolest day. Alma's parents from up north had visited and stayed
the night leaving at 9A. Jim & Lindsaey were visiting from Chicago and came to see us at 10A. (we had lots of fun, eating and catching up) After the Seatons left, we went to see the Rays that just moved back from Portland. We haven't seen them in almost 4 years. Had more fun
eating and catching up. A super fun day that we knew would never be repeated.

And then the next day followed a super UN-fun day. Alma left for Chicago. Boo externships that are not in AZ. Now it is just me and Yellow House, working on cooking and shopping for 1.
But I get to go see the Lasura's for Thanksgiving and Alma gets to come home for 2 weeks for Christmas. So chin up, suck it up, and carry on-- this is my new (temporary) mantra.

8 comments:

Courtney said...

Mmm, the apple cider donuts look yummy. You'll have to post the recipe so we can all enjoy. Seems like you have been having fun and keeping busy. Have a good Thanksgiving with the Lasura's!

Bekah: said...

So what is your schedule this week? When are we going to play?

Heidi said...

yes, post the recipe..especially if it is easy.

Renee said...

Sooooo.... stealing the headboard idea. That's cool, right?

MichelleY said...

Have fun with the fam for Thanksgiving! Love the onesies still...can't wait to get her naughty self out so she can wear them soon! Can I make you a chain to count down the days til Alma gets back...let me know how many links you need :) It would make a great FHE.

Angie said...

Looks like it was a fun few weeks! The doughnuts look great... Um, recipe please! And I looove your new headboard. Very creative and pretty. And sorry Alma had to leave again... Sad! But Christmas will be here SOON!

Teresa said...

Wow! I love the Goth costume, headboard, onsies, and everything else amazing you guys have done to celebrate fall. I hope all is well and that Christmas break comes soon for your two.

Johnny and Betsye Park said...

Those donuts look amazing!! Looks like you are doing well - sorry you are sans Alma. We miss you guys.