Funny things...

I haven't had my camera out lately... we've been busy, but there was nothing to really take pictures of. However, as any of you with children or animals knows, there is no end to entertainment right here at home. Some funny things from the last few days
-Addison decided to get my stamp ink out and covered her hands and most of her arms. It took Go Jo to get it off
-Riley used stick glue for chapstick...luckily his parents were close by
-Goats got into the front yard and I didn't even notice until I saw them chasing Mrs. Kwan up to our house and then back down to her car when she tried to leave
-Kevin actually sat down while Denise and I were stamping and tried it out... actually put stamp to ink pad and then onto paper! I know, I should kept it as proof...
-Couldn't find Zach after school today, only to discover he had never gotten out of the suburban...busy with some foam craft thing, I guess

As my husband loves to tell me, "There's never a dull moment around here!" I'm sure there is more, but it's getting late and I'm a little tired. Busy day of baking and Thanksgiving prep tomorrow. So much to be thankful for!

Coyote no more

Okay, before all you animal rights activists get up in arms about this, let me just say that this coyote killed several of our chickens and was about to feast on some more when my husband finally got a clear shot at him.

The perimeter of our 5 acres is completely fenced in and we also have several pasture areas and our backyard fenced as well. This guy was right outside our backyard fence and if my kids had been swining on the swingset, it would have been about 3 feet from them. No thanks... shoot away baby!

We've been trying to get him for several months (and several chickens) and I've even taken a couple of shots, but Kevin got him on the first try this time. I'm okay with it being dead, but I didn't want to watch it die, so I waited inside while Kevin took a very anxious and excited Raymond out to "take care" of it. Raymond was full of questions and wanted to see in it's mouth, so Kevin obliged. I was somewhat surprised at how clean its teeth looked. Anyway... we are thankful to have it gone.

Hide and Seek

Addison and Zachary have recently discovered that under the dining room table is a fantastic place to play. We have what I guess is called a "counter level" gathering table, so it's nice and high off the ground with a center spot that is sort of like a shelf. Anyway, they love to play in there when all the chairs are pushed in. I keep telling my husband they need a playhouse!

Harvest Festival

Addison missed the Harvest Festival at church this year because she was sick with whatever is going around. Kevin stayed home with her and I took the boys to have some fun. There were a lot of games to play, a cake walk and even a bounce house this year. I took a lot of pictures, but none really turned out so I'm only including a couple of the boys waiting for the pinata.

I think Zach was content with the candy that he had won playing the games. He was busy trying to get these skittles open when the pinata was put into action.

Raymond has definately hit his "dork" phase. He's alway hamming for the camera and never very serious. He was excited to have so much candy all at one time!

Zachary was in no hurry to pick up the candy... he just sort of took his time and enjoyed the moment.
We had a lot of fun and enjoyed going over to some friends' house for dinner and games on Halloween. We are never home for that anymore!

Pumpkin Patch Field Trips

I had the opportunity to go along with all 3 of my kids on their pumpkin patch field trips this year. I was supposed to drive, but it worked out both times that I just got to ride along. We had a lot of fun! I absolutley love the fall and all the harvest activities.

Raymond's 3rd grade class at the pumpkin patch 10/15/09

Two very cute little pumpkins!

Zachary is currently into guns and "sights in" everything he can get his hands on. Either that, or he's just checking out the the stem on this little guy