Halloween

We were all able to go out trick-or-treating together, since Mimi and Grandaddy stayed home to hand out the candy! Josiah was Dash from the Incredibles, Renée and Celeste dressed up as princesses, and Eliana was a sweet little Minnie Mouse. The weather was nice and cool, and Red Cedar proved to be just the right length of street to cover in a hour. We have a pretty nice stash of "school candy" now that ought to last until Christmas!

all-of-a-kind family

Well, it's official. All of our kids have the goofy gene. I was thinking for a while that perhaps Eliana would be the quiet, serious, introspective sort, like her father. I was wrong.

A Sharp Reminder

Perhaps this sign wasn't meant for me, but I have to wonder...

Why is this baby so excited?

Because Mama made waffles! I am pretty excited, too. I like the idea of making up a bunch of chocolate-chip waffles and putting them into the freezer for easy breakfasts. (Measuring, pouring, and cooking are not my strong suits in the morning. Must have coffee...)

the unbearable cuteness of corduroy

I have been a happy busy bee lately, sewing fall outfits for Eliana out of scrumptious patterned courduroy. I love to imagine how sweet they will be walking around (when it is no longer as hot as the surface of the SUN here).

ready, set...

GO!!!

This boy means business. He is the powerhouse of Team Dinosaurs. I love watching him run!

Knocked Out

Oh, to sleep like a baby!
One of Eliana's good traits is her ability to catch a nap when she needs one. At 16 months old, she is in the process of dropping the morning nap. Some days, she still needs a little rest before noon. This morning, I heard the children playing upstairs with the kitchen set. The older kids came downstairs, one by one, and it was very quiet in the loft above. I found Eliana sleeping peacefully on the floor next to her toys.
Sweet dreams, little bit. I'll wake you for lunch.