Elliot's Birthday in Illinois

We celebrated Elliot's 9th birthday in Illinois with Grandma Kathy. He received 16 presents; including an Irish tin whistle, a Nerf gun 6 shooter, an Irish Rugby shirt, a spy watch, and a full navy flight suit! We all enjoyed his "Halloween" cake!

Finding Mushrooms

Today I found two mushrooms in the backyard. They are fascinating. Have you ever looked very closely at the underside of a mushroom? The outside has an interesting firmness but it is also has a moist softness at the same time. I picked them only because our silly dog will eat the and get sick. Next time you find a mushroom look at it closely and you will be amazed!

A visit to the pumpkin patch

We went to the pumpkin patch with friends this week. There were lots of farm animals. The tricycles and the huge tire swings were our favorite. We got to choose a pumpkin, and walk around in the pumpkin patch. What a fun fall activity!

V-ball Pictures

Yesterday we had our volleyball pictures, the season is almost over. I'm glad that I played volleyball again this year. We had a lot of fun doing the pyramid. Go Lightning!!!

Elliot's Trains

Last night Elliot set up his Brio train set. There was a pirate ship, water patrol tower, draw bridge, traffic control, train station, helicopter, and cave. The green train carried aquarium cars (a shark and octopus), an automobile, and a lumber car.

Helping a kitten

This week Elliot and I were playing in the back yard when we heard a kitten. We found it stuck under our neighbors deck. After we got it out, we asked some people on our street if it was theirs. No one claimed it. So mom called the humane society and they took it, it will get a good home there.

Palin Rally

We went to the Sarah Palin rally in Omaha, it was really great. After the speech we got to shake her hand, and I got her signature. Go McCain and Palin!