What a Blessing

Being part of a large family occasionally calls for a "marathon" of events. Since getting 10 siblings (et. al.) together isn't easy, ONE event usually brings on many! This mid-October weekend was no exception. We enjoyed 3 days of family-filled festivities as we celebrated LOVE ("baby" sisters wedding), SEASONS (haunted holiday), and LIFE (grandchild #22).



A Frightful night-Full of fun!
The Annual Fishing Pond (for the under-aged); Soup, Salad, & Bread; Rice Crispies & Pumpkin Cake; Twinkling lights; Granny's backyard; Simply Delightful!
$100 Pot for "Best Dressed". Winners= Shrek & Family- NICE!


Little Man of the Hour.
There's nothing like a new baby! With each child, my love inexplicably grows. I'm beginning to realize that it's not so much what they might learn from me, rather... I am continually learning from them! The greater the challenge, the more worth-my-while! I feel so very blessed!!!

Kindness and Quilts

I feel SO VERY fortunate! Lately, many of our friends and family members have come, literally "out of the woodworks" to help us with this transition by bringing food, checking-in, hanging-out and giving... so many creative, cute, fun, thoughtful gifts! I truly am blessed to be surrounded by wonderful people! It's funny cuz, one of my sister's has commented- on many occastions- how amazed she is at my friends- in this little valley and beyond. I'm truly surrounded by GREAT people! Thank you all- for all you do and have done.

HOW SWEET IT IS TO BE LOVED BY YOU!

Super amazing handcrafted quilt by Brigit- My Fav!!!!
The banana bread was just as great!

Oh yes- Jeremy is domestic! Love the mitts!
The morning Gramps "Saved the Day".
Jesse was thrilled to "Pay geo trains in da base mut".
Granny came to my rescue- thanks for the nap, clean sheets, and delicious food!!!

Scrumptiousness

Good things come in small packages! I am really enjoying this little guy- I especially love the way he squeeks, stretches and smells. I simply cannot get enough of him!!!