Leaf Inspired

Fall leaves inspire me. I don't know what it is, but I suddenly want to create things out of leaves, play in the leaves, decorate in the color of leaves, take pictures of leaves - if I could I would probably bake with leaves....

Love it.

Yee-Haw

I love how this picture captures Halloween in action. Hold on to your hat cowgirl 'cause we've got some serious trick or treatin' to do.

Here we have (from left to right) a cowgirl, superman, spiderman, a bug, a pumpkin and a chubby little baby. Happy Halloween.

Uninvited Guest

Dear Guilt,

Since the birth of Sam nearly 2 months ago you have been my constant companion.

You have tormented me each time my baby cries because I can't always hold him.

When I spend time soothing him... you remind me that I am not spending enough time with my other kids.

When I have all three kids adequately happy... you whisper to me that my house needs attention...

....and frankly, Guilt, I am growing weary of you.

I am tired of you telling me that I can't supplement with formula, rock my baby to sleep, or let him cry himself to sleep. I don't believe you anymore.

You try to tell me that I should be good at everything that my neighbor/friend/family member is good at and that my family should resemble the perfect family described in my various parenting books. I'M NOT LISTENING ANYMORE.

Considering everything, I am respectfully asking you to leave. I am sure that you will have no problem finding another place of residence. If you have trouble... try watching the news for the latest murderer, molester or adulterer. Perhaps they need a visit. But please stop bothering me and all of the other hard working mothers out there. We're simply doing our best and no one can ask for more than that.

Sincerely,

Rachelle (a liberated mom)

I love pictures for $3.99

Cuzins!!

8 grandkids. Oldest to Youngest. Didn't we just plan it so well?? Megan, Camille and I had our babies only 3 months apart. These guys are lucky to have built in buddies. It looks like Sam and Cameron have already gotten pretty close. (ha ha) With Luke only a year older I think family get togethers are going to be pretty wild in a year or so.
Stockton, Sam and Cam. (Yes, it rhymes!)

Just For Fun

My boys!!

I'm thinkin' they look pretty similar. Whatda you think? Can you tell which one is Andrew and which one is Sam?

Walking Home From School

Can we keep this weather a bit longer? We haven't yet had enough of the beautiful colors, scooters, crunchy leaves and chatting with Lizzy on the way home about the new friend she made during recess. We need a few more months of this. Okay?!?