Loving Autumn

Being from Southern California the four seasons was something I never experienced until I moved here to the Ozarks.

Now, one of my favorite things here is Fall.

Fall is so beautiful with all the brilliant colors.

Here is a peek into our backyard.

Kevin planted this tree about ten years ago from just a little sapling. It's a red maple and this is the first year it's ever changed colors. Usually the leaves just dry up. turn brown, and fall off. I love it. It's right outside the front door and the first thing I see when I drive up.

Although, I don't know why the leaves aren't red?

Song Flute Concert

Sky is in band

and before you are given a "real instrument"

you have to master the song flute.

We went to his song flute concert and it was really quite good.

Who knew a small plastic instrument could be so musical especially

with 120 children playing it at the same time.

They played around twenty songs but it went by quickly.

The following week the kids were tested to see what instrument

they would be best suited for.

The children also got to put in a request of which

instrument they would like to play.

Sky was assigned to one of his requests.

A trumpet!

New Belt for Sky

Sky tested for his gold belt this weekend in MMA

and did an awesome job!

Fun With the In-Laws

Kevin's parents came for a visit last week. We had such a good time with them.

Thanks for all the fun and gifts.

We really enjoyed your visit!

Isn't this a good picture of them?

We went to one of my favorite spots to take some pictures.

(ignore the drain pipe in the background)

Sky wanted the perfect picture of him in mid air.

I think this one turned out pretty cool.


Pensive Sky!


Here is Lulu, tired of taking pictures, just wanting
to eat her cookie in peace!



I love this picture.

Hope you all had a great weekend.
The scrappy flower Lulu has on her hat
is now available in my shop.
Only $4.00!

My Son Went Back

Son,

I found your note last night.

"Hello mother- just cuz I'm not here

doesn't mean I can't still bother you on this late night

while everyone is asleep and your making flowers.

Just kidding. Love you. Miss you. Joe"

I found it last night. While everyone was asleep and I was making flowers.

The flood gates opened. I miss you so much Joe.

I've missed you every minute since the day you left.

I wish you would have stayed.

But, I know this country life isn't for you.
There is so much I wanted to tell you while you were here.

But I didn't.

Like how very, very proud I am of you.

How much of a good big brother you are.

You are so polite with such good manners.

You make such a good impression when you meet someone.

You have a quick, witty sense of humor that is always making me

laugh.

You are as fierce as a lion...

But gentle as a lamb!
And, you are smart Joe.
Very, very smart.
There is so much more.
We ALL miss you!
I love you Joe.
Mom

Lulu Get's a Tutu and Catches a Kitty

I made Lulu a tutu. Layers and layers of shimmery, swooshy, pink and green tulle.

See her little crown?

I made that too.

Because she's a princess.

She's a princess even when she does this.

See her purse.

She has her purse wherever she goes. She won't leave without it.

Right now she's on a kitty hunt. She wants to catch her kitty Henrick.

Almost, almost...

Next time!




Where did he go?

There he is!

He's mine now!


Gotcha!

Last of Summer's Harvest

My garden is starting to dwindle down. This is some of the last of our harvest Thai cucumbers, super sweet cherry tomatoes, and basil.