Halloween

Last week, Scott had to attend a conference in SOCAL. So we decided to go with him. We had a great week. We went to Polliwog Park, The Roundhouse Aquarium, and Manhattan Beach. We had a great day when we went to the beach. It was a little chilly but we had such a beautiful time just hanging out. I read to the kids for a few hours while they chased the seagulls, dug in the sand, and just laid on our blanket. It was so relaxing. We went to see Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs one evening.

We got back Friday evening and we unpacked and just hung out.

Saturday started with a soccer game for Connor followed by pumpkin carving in the afternoon. Our friends, the Reeds, came over late Saturday afternoon and we all ate together. The Dad's took the kids trick or treating and Kelly and I stayed back to hand out candy. Everybody had a great time.

Scott left yesterday for another TDY to Ft. Worth. He was able to have dinner with my Mom and Dad and both of my Grandmothers last night. I wish I could have been there but he promised to hug everyone for me.

There's something not right about him seeing my family more than I do. :-)

Tater Head Punkins'

These make me smile. I saw the Potato Head pieces in Target and couldn't resist. Instead of using real pumpkins, I bought fake ones so I can use them every year. Everytime I turn the corner and see them sitting on the floor they make me smile.

Happy Birthdays

Happy Birthday to 2 of the people I love the most.

Happy Birthday Scott! Happy Birthday Mom!

I love you both and hope you have a great day!

Happy Fall Y'all

Fall has found its way to the high desert! The weather has been cool and crisp with bright sunshine. It's unusual for us to have fall temperatures so early but we are enjoying it.

Yesterday our homeschool group made the trek up into the mountains to Tehachapi to go apple picking. This year we went to Pulford's Apple Orchard. Mr. Pulford was a lot of fun and we learned all about us orchard. We learned why those red delicious apples that look so yummy are always gross and mealy. (Has something to do with sitting in cold storage for a year or so before we buy them from the store)
We picked Empire and Melrose apples. They are a little sweet and a little tart. DELICIOUS! I made an apple cake yesterday and will make an apple and pear crisp later this week. After picking our apples we had lunch at the Apple Shed. What a yummy day it was...