Breakfast on the Run

Finished Clay Pieces

Elsie and Alstan just recently finished painting their clay pieces. We have lots of new ornaments for the tree at Christmas and these two little treasures. Alstan made a long neck Dino and Elsie made mom a dish to put her rings in. (Cut out of her hand)

Pumpkin Carving!

Day With Aunt Nette

Yesterday was a perfect day for a visit to the "Crazy Farm". After a wonderful day of fall fun at the Busy Barns, we relaxed with a bonfire at Aunt Nette's place.

Cool Rock Formation

Sewing With Mom

Alstan and Elsie each made their own sewing projects tonight. Alstan made blankets for his dinos, while Elsie made a purse and a sleeping bag for her doll.

Mom's Little Hero

There was a huge spider living in the corner of the porch doorway. Alstan has been begging mom to let him kill it for the last week. The thought of it possibly falling on him while he tried to kill it was more than mom's nerves could handle. She finally let him give it a try tonight and he successfully accomplished his goal!

Apple Picking

This ended up being a perfect weekend for apple picking at Grandma and Grandpa Zielicke's.

Parade

Alstan is in the parade and his parents are NOT supposed to walk with him!

I got too close.

2nd and 3rd Day of School

Elsie loves school so much that she wants her picture taken every morning she goes.

Spikey

Alstan and Elsie have their first (possibly only) pet. They found this wooly bear caterpillar while out walking. They named it Spikey.

1st Day of School for Elsie

Elsie had her first day of 3-year old preschool yesterday. She has been looking forward to this all summer. After her meet the teacher night, she actually got upset when she didn't have school the next morning. Her teacher said she did really well yesterday.

Elsie's First Homework Assignment

Fall Hike

It may seem a bit early to be taking "fall" hikes, but the weather was beautiful for a hike this weekend. It felt like a fall day without the fall colors.

Trip to the Apple Orchard