Images of Autumn



We have been out and about enjoying our favorite season... fall! It still feels a bit hot here to truly be fall, but at least it's finally cold at night. In the evenings I have been snuggling down in my bed, knitting, and enjoying a cup of tea. Ah, I love this time of year.

Here are some pictures of our more recent adventures and other fall goodness:

One of the first signs of fall's arrival...the pomegranate's are ripe and ready to be picked

Sooooo sweet


Our trip to Riley's Farm

The kids and I had a touch of cabin fever so one day we hopped into the mother ship and headed off to Riley's farm (a big thanks to Felicia for the suggestion). The farm is really, really neat and I highly recommend checking it out to anyone here in So Cal that hasn't been there yet.

Boys will be boys

Girls will be girls of course ; )

Apple picking

Cowpokes

Lorelai picks out her pumpkin

My pumpkins

Celebrating our anniversary

At Disneyland:

At Sea World:
Lorelai makes a new friend

Kellen practicing to become the newest dolphin trainer

Trick-or-Treating

Lorelai as Minnie Mouse, holding the treat pail I made : )

Grandma and Lorelai

Grandpa and Kellen trick-or-treating together

We brake for candy

Sunflower Love



Thanks for visiting with us!
We hope that you have a wonderful Thanksgiving.

Goodbye Summer, We'll Miss You!

Would you like some ice cream?
My first all-on-my-own ice cream cone!

Yum!

A girl could get used to this.

At the park
Here's some pictures from a couple different trips to the park we took in August.

Our sweet boy!

Kellen helps Lorelai down the slide.

Kellen's turn, yep those are home grown grapes he is carrying with him. : )

Our sweet girl!

Crikey!


I was shocked and saddened when I heard about the tragic accident that took Steve Irwin's life. I count myself as a fan and appreciate all that he did for animal causes and awareness as well as the fact that he was uncompromising in his beliefs. Fortunately, he will continue to inspire future generations through Animal Planet re-airings of his shows and documentary specials.

He will be missed!

A Few New Pictures
We've been flitting all about enjoying the last bit of summer and as a result I haven't been posting as much lately, but I have a bunch of fun new pictures to show what we have been up to.

First stop one of our favorite places... Disneyland!

The happiest place on Earth!

Meeting Pluto

First drink from a water fountain!

Dada and Lorelai

Dada and Kellen

Kellen taking a stroll


Next stop... a little time for play.

I know they grow up fast, but really!


She seems to like her new look much to her Daddy's chagrin.


Hot off the needles:

I am still managing to fit in a little crafting at night when I can. It's definitely not easy, it's hard to believe how much two little rascals can tire you out! Anyway, here is what I have completed recently:

The front of my first sweater. All I have now is the sleeves, but they are on the back burner for a little bit while I work on a surprise project. I am looking forward to putting it all together and wearing it this fall.

A beaded sarong from a pattern in Knit1 The Travel Issue. The beads ended up being a bit heavy so I may end up removing them. I am kind of sad about it because I really like them, but hopefully I can re-purpose them into something else neat.

Here's Lorelai modeling the lastest in pirate wench wear.

Here's a tote bag I made to use for my knitting projects. This is my first completed sewing project. Yep, I am a sewing newbie! I got a sewing machine for my birthday and while I was working on it this kept going through my mind:

This is my sewing machine
There are many like it, but this one is MINE...
My sewing machine without me is useless. Without my sewing machine, I... Well, you get the picture.


My apologies to the United States Marine Corp, I guess I have been watching too many war movies lately. ; )

Love is in the air!

This past weekend we learned how challenging it can be to try to keep two year old twins on their best behavior during a wedding. We got a bit of a work-out, but all in all they were as well behaved as could be expected and the day turned out very nice indeed.

We didn't get as many pictures as we would have liked (hmmm... I wonder why?), but here are some pictures of the day:

The beautiful bride, Vanessa!

The handsome groom, Sean. Looking mighty spiffy.

Grandma and Lorelai

Grandpa helping entertain... such a blessing!

Lorelai brakes for animal cookies!

It's not an event without my monkey Monk

LorelaiOur beautiful girl

Grandma, Becky and Lorelai

Lorelai and Aiden staying cool

Kellen admires the bridesmaid's bouquet. Vanessa and her friend made these. They turned out really pretty; gotta love a crafty girl!!


Lorelai is the Dancing Queen

but all that dancing tires a girl out!

Kellen Our handsome boy


Now that is a car!


Congratulations Vanessa and Sean!