One More Game

Sunday is the last game of the outdoor soccer season for this year.

It has been so cold - I can't wait.

I'm glad that she is putting those gloves that I bought her to good use. NOT!

Tripping? Apparently NOT! No whistle.

Indoor season is now in full swing, but Amanda has decided to only play occasionally.

A little break from sports for now.......

Bubble Bath

Coke had her first trip to the groomer for a bubble bath, nail trim and fur - cut!

Pretty Pup.

Halloween

Here is Amanda dressed up as a TMNT (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle).

This was for spirit week at school.

Halloween was different with Jacob being so far away this year.

First time in 20 years that I haven't had a child go Trick-or-Treating.

Amanda opted for attending a party on the 31st instead.

Somehow, I'm sure that Jacob and Hannah found a party (or two) on Halloween also.

This was a child's size medium costume. The biggest "Turtle" we could find.

I cut the legs off and she used them as leggings.

There is a big shell on her back and it also had a mask.

This is about as creative as I get.

Spring Street

The house on Spring Street. My grandparents purchased this home many many years ago. They raised their five daughters here and my Mom raised my sis, bro and I here also. I always dreamed of marrying the boy from next door, raising about 4 four kids and staying here forever.

This is what the home looks like now............

I actually met the current owners and was lucky enough to get a tour last summer.

Funny, how life doesn't always go as planned in childhood dreams.

Pumpkins and Coke

The last of the pumpkin pics.......and one more of Coke.

Coke - age 9 months.
Jacob's pumpkin is by the little boy, and Amanda's is by the little girl.
Yes, the little girl has arm issues......Coke knocked them over and snapped it off. I love the statue so much that I'm going to glue it back together. Just need time...........

Hope you like your pumpkin Jacob!

Saturday in the Park.....

Okay, it was really Sunday and we were at the local school, not the park. I just happen to like the song so it had to be the title for this entry.

Amanda tosses a tennis ball and Rocky takes off!

Sadie wasn't too interested in a game of "fetch". She just napped in the shade.

That is Amanda's set of wheels in the background. Thanks, Nana!

We were "doggie-sitting" Steph's dogs for a couple of hours and you can see that there is just a bit of rivalry between Coke and Rocky.

Sadie heads off to the car....while the other two have just begun to play.

Again! Kick the ball, Again!
Rocky always got there first.
A little 2 vs. 1 soccer against Amanda.
Back to the tennis ball.

We need some water !
Cokie learning from the pro.
Time out to text................
Back to business and soccer ball handling skills.

Pumpkins

Amanda and I were out for a Sunday drive today - she's practicing for her big test in December- and we decided to stop and pick out a pumpkin at a local farm.

Choosing a pumpkin and memories of pumpkin patch photos from many years gone by......

Amanda was 10 months old on her very first visit to a pumpkin farm.

Here she is almost 16 years old.

Looking for a pumpkin for Bub.

A new friend?

We bought two pumpkins today- one for Bub and one for Amanda. Even though Jake will not be home for Halloween this year, I still wanted to put a pumpkin on the porch for him.