OPENING CHRISTMAS PRESENTS

It is an exciting time for kids at Christmas.

Jake Riding his Bike

Jake likes to ride his bike around the courtyard.

A TRIP AND TOUR OF THE CANDY FACTORY

We went to the candy factor today in Glendale. Jake, with a few other kids, got picked for the breakfast demonstration. As you can see in the pictures, he made sausage, and sunnyside up eggs. He liked the big Chocolate Santa too.

OUR CHRISTMAS TREE

We did a little decorating.

A FEW THANKSGIVING PICTURES

We all went out to eat at Mimi's. It was really good. Then we went back to see P & R's apartment.

CELEBRATING M B'S BIRTHDAY

We celebrated MB's birthday at Pappadeaux's. It was delish!

I'M OVERWHELMED

First of all last week I had to find a podiatrist, as I had an infected ingrown toenail. Well, that was a fun visit to the doctor!

As you can see Aaron is overwhelmed with all his checking and sending of emails.

TRICK OR TREAT!

Tried to get their costumes, but didn't do it when they got to our house, so not everyone is wearing a costume or a complete costume. At least I got their picture.

Fall Mum Plant

Bought a couple of these for my front porch. I like the fall color.

SOME FALL PICTURES!

These are a couple of pretty trees. One is across the street and one is on Beloit Rd.

On the Lake, I see Mark and Abbi way out on the paddle boat.

The fall arrangement was at Becky and John's.

The Colors are just starting to turn!

The fall colors are just starting to come alive. Maybe this weekend I can get some neat shots.

BIRTHDAY GIRL!

This is Madi's 10th birthday.

EILEEN'S RECENT VISIT

Eileen recently came for a visit. Madi, Chloe, Ethan & Abbi were all very interested in how

her IPAD works.

JUST THINK!

Just think, in a month, this yard will be all fallen leaves. Time to Rake.

THE INVADERS

Our garden is being taken over by Squash and Tomato plants. The squash is going everywhere and the tomato plants are about 4 feet tall.
Should have a lot of squash, but still waiting for our first tomato. Cant hardly find the pepper plants.

Imagination Station

Took Madi, Chloe, Abbi and Ethan to the Children's show they have every Wed. in Sinnissippi Park. This week was a juggler. He was pretty good. Kids seemed to like it.

R FAMILY PICNIC

We had a family picnic today out at Norman's on the River.

We had bubbles for the kids, and Emily's squirtguns for all the kids proved to be a big hit, especially in the 91 degree temperature and high humidty. None of the adults cared if they got squirted either. There was good food and we had a good turnout.

Some Blooms from our Yard

This is one of my clematis plants and my new knockout roses.

A SWEET BUNCH

Here is Abbi, Chloe, Madi, Ethan, Jake and Owen. We are missing Paige as she is away at college.

Another Sunday Evening Entertainment

The Sun City Orchestra performed tonight. It was very good. While sitting outside listening to this, the air smelled so good with orange blossoms.

AMERICAN GOTHIC FIGURES

Went to Mesa today with Mark and Eileen for Waldo's barbecue. After the meal, we drove downtown Mesa to see the new American Gothic Figures on one of the corners. As you can see they are very tall.