The Fuji's are here

Finnally! Did not think they would get here. The air has a touch of chill. What a great day to start the "Canning of the Harvest". I am getting the "Old Fashioned Applebutter" and the "Sweet Pepper Relish" started today. Both recipes take 2 days, so tomorrow I can get them canned. Jason and Lisa have decided on a name... Maci Jo. Lisa is really BIG and baby Maci is very active. I think we might have the arrival before January 1st.

Fall

Anticipating yummy Fuji Apples this week. Girls are ready for Pumpkin Dip to have with their apples. Halloween Is coming around fast. Hayli wants to be a witch , Kylie wants to be a werewolf. Joe and I are going to hide in the house. Not many kids Trick or Treat in our neighborhood.

Hayli is Coming Home

Lisa, Kylie, and Jamie (Lisa's friend) headed out to MO this morning to pick up Hayli. She has been sick and will be coming home sooner than expected. Hayli does not know they are on the way to bring her home. She will be very upset. I miss her and although Kylie says she does not miss her - I think she does.

Pre-K Grad

Kylie has graduater from Asbury Preschool. She wants to start Kindergarden right away at Emerson.

What a whirlwind of activity this summer. Joe and I have been working in the yard. (hauling rock, planting, sweeping, and chopping wood) After this week we should be done with the major work. We will post pics.

Forgotten in Camera

We recently pulled out the video camera to shoot Kylie's preschool graduation. We found her preschool Christmas program and this shy encounter with Santa. I especially like Jason's audio reactions.

Jason, Lisa, Hayli, and Kylie are expecting a new arrival in January. Joe and I are excited about our new grandbaby.

Best Friends

Best Friends Kylie and Alexia ( our neighbor). They were goofing off yesterday and Joe took some pics.

Feeling Older?

Some of the things within and around me are reminding me that I just may be getting somewhat older. Examples: - I wear a slumber cap to bed. - I'm eating more beans. - I eat early in the day, then may have cereal before bed. - I sit on the front porch and watch the kids play. - I do not feel like I am heard (this may not be an old thing, but a realization of my current situation.) And the brighter side: - I have taught my grandkids the Bean Song. Yes, I know you know it too and probably will sing it the rest of the day... beans, beans the musical fruit.... the more you eat... - the grandkids think I am fun, weird but fun. Playing in the mud is great because they are washable, so go ahead kids have fun. - I now get the senior discount when "The Girls" and I go to Village Inn and I do not have to ask. The other 5 are not even asked. Did I mention I am the youngest of the 6. But like this barren tree, I see a lot of character in the twists and turns of my life. I will cherish every minute.