Fall

I LOVE fall. It is by far my most favorite season. The fall decor, the changing leaves, hayrides, McDonald's pumpkin pie, and of course the football games. What's not to love? This weekend we took Connor to a local garden stores 'Pumpkin Fest'. The pony ride was not a hit. He wanted nothing to do with them. The firetruck that was there on the other hand, was a huge hit. This was no surprise to me. He does love anything with a motor.

Pumpkin Patch

My thumb is not very green. We attempted a garden again this summer with just cucumbers and tomatoes. The cucumbers were a huge failure. The tomatoes weren't too bad, but not enough at once to make some yummy salsa.

The pumpkins that we didn't really plant however are doing great. We have 5 good sized pumpkins and 1 that is just beginning to grow. I love seeing Connor go over to them, point, and babble something very serious about them!

I can't wait until they are ready to decorate the front porch!

Sew Fun!

After years of "borrowing" my moms sewing machine, I decided it was time to get my own! After much research and advise from many friends, I finally made my decision about 3 weeks ago. I have already had so much fun with it, as it is slightly more updated than my moms (she got it when I was 2!). Here is my first real creation, a gift for a co-worker of Ken's. I hope she likes it!I was actually shocked that I completed it in about 3 hours one late night! I guess all of the cutting patterns and sewing when I was 10 has paid off!! I'm sure I will be making more gifts to come!

This is the inside, it is actually reversible!

Have a great week!

This is how I feel...

Tomorrow is the big day! I am sure all will go well, but it is so hard to go back to work after 10 weeks off!

Momma's Boy

Does this look like a boy who wants his mom to go back to work on Tuesday?

I didn't think so either!

For Sale

We have decided to sell Ken's prized toy. We just don't use it enough. Maybe if we lived closer to water, maybe if Ken didn't travel, maybe if we didn't have a toddler.

So let all your friends know...info below!

· 1999 18 ft. Starcraft skiboat 1800 GT-looks new!
· All fiberglass – no wood (won’t rot out)
· 125 HP Outboard Mercury Motor with power trim. Very low hours.
· Seats 8 – 6 comfortably.
· Open bow. 2 buckets with bench in the rear.
· Am/Fm radio with cassette.
· Includes life jackets, skis, tube, ropes.

If you are interested drop me a message or e-mail merood@hotmail.com

Where have you been?

Ahhh, vacation!

Ken had a business trip to Orlando, so Connor and I decided to tag along. We hung out while he worked and then stayed a few extra days for some well deserved family time.

No, we did not go to Disney, we have a one year old. To me, that just didn't sound like a whole lot of hot fun! After being there, we don't regret our decision at all. Connor was awesome on the plane and slept better in the hotel than he does at home! We ate, went to the pool, shopped, relaxed, and ate some more. It was great family time, but it is always so nice to be home!

Here are a few pictures of the boys having fun!

He spotted about a hundred helicopters!

Splashing Daddy!The world's largest tire: Believe it or Not!I think this was the most fun Connor had. We came across a fountain in the center of an outdoor mall. Ken and I let him go for it and he was having the best time! This is a fairly dry picture, I wish I would have taken one after he was done!

Connor was all about looking out the window on the plane. Better him than me!

I was there, someone had to take the pictures!!

I guess it is now time to face the reality of school starting in 14 (YIKES!) days! Where has the summer gone?