This and That

 Playing in the leaves.

The boys have been unloading the dishwasher every morning. Usually Leaf hands Everest the silverware. Everest decided to teach Leaf how to put the silverware away.

Two boys, two boxes, markers = Fun, fun, fun!

Everest made his box into a tow truck. He originally had a winch in the back and a string in the front. He tried to pull his car and tow Leaf's car. When Leaf wasn't in the car, it worked, but he was too heavy for the string.

 Aurora hanging out in the couch. Less than 3 weeks until the brace comes off!

 Nathan and Aurora doing diapers. We go through lots of diapers.

 Everest is digging for buried treasure.

What I am thankful for

I had the idea in my head that everyday I would post things I am thankful for, over the Thanksgiving holiday. It has been a wonderful extended weekend and I am happy to say, I did not have time to post. We had a wonderful visit with my mother-in-law Bonnie. She is leaving tomorrow morning. No matter how many times we have tried to convince her, she should stay, she has to work on Tuesday. Ah, such is life.

I am thankful for:

~my wonderful husband
~my beautiful boys




~my family (I love and miss you)
~all my friends
~sewing and knitting..I am having fun creating all kinds of things
~sunshine...we don't see it as much here in Indiana, and I am thankful every time it comes out!
~great neighbors, we have had many over the years
~every minute I spend with my husband and children
~Montessori and the excellent education my son receives
~my bike, the tag a long and bike trailer
~a handy husband, who can fix anything in the house or with the vehicles, and he makes beer and biodiesel!
~life in general, I am a very lucky person.
~(the mountains, I hope we will see them again soon..we miss them soo much!)

We got busy last night and I didn't post again, so have a safe trip home Bonnie, we love you.

Brown County State Park

October 2009

A few weeks ago, Nathan had off for Fall break. We decided to go camping in southern Indiana. We went to Brown County State Park, and had a wonderful time. (The park is near Bloomington and IU.) Autumn was starting to bloom and it was beautiful.


Everest and Nathan finding their own trail.Leaf and I hanging out at the water fall. Notice him pulling my hair. I got it cut, short. He can still get it, but he can't get it into his mouth as easily.
We found a cave along the trail and decided to explore for bears or moose. We have tried to explain to Everest that there are no moose in IN, but he insists there might be.
Loving the free ride.
The fire tower was the highlight of the trip for Everest. The day we arrived, it was closed because there were too many people. The second day we were there it was open and boy was Everest excited. So excited, we couldn't get a good picture of him. He wouldn't stand still long enough.
It is a long way to the top. Especially when you are carrying a baby on your back, plus a camera, hats and sweatshirts. Phew! All that climbing wore Leaf out.

Leaf

Leaf is serious about playing.

The boys will play for an hour at a time with all the different gourds we have.
This was Leaf's favorite gourd. It started to go bad, so we cut it up and played with the seeds and shell. We will plant the seed next year.
He would push it around like a car, or pretend to vacuum with it when I vacuumed.
I love this picture.
Always talking. We do not understand much yet, but he definitely has a lot to say.