Monday, November 7, 2011

Fall Over

This morning we woke up to this:


What? Where did fall go? A reminder that much of life seems to just be rushing by, with little introspection or reflection here recently, and not nearly enough laughing at myself.
S turned eight (EIGHT!) recently. He got baptized this weekend. It was a beautiful day, with three grandma's: two of his, one of mine; a granddad, a few aunts and uncles, lots of cousins, and some friends.

Quote of the week nomination: "Is the lunch just for family? Or can friends come too?" - Neighbor girl, as I'm trying to figure out how thin the post-baptism luncheon soup can reasonably be.

And Halloween? I never shared my Halloween masterpiece with the world... (Okay, make that Blogburn readership, which is at this point, what? Carrie?)



J was a parrot, to N's pirate. I was feeling pretty creative until we got in line at the costume contest behind another pirate/parrot pair.

So, Goodbye Fall. Wow. Look at those pumpkins! All from our garden, another feat of fall gone by.

10 comments:

Hammy said...

I'm here! And I love your adorable parrot. (and not to rub it in, but it is 73 here today.)

Marie' said...

Sam is eight? That can't be. I miss your posts. Life is Utah must be a lot calmer than in India.

Shannon said...

I'm still reading. I'd love more to read. Hint, hint.

Amy said...

I'm still a reader. That parrot get-up is fabulous!

Elizabeth said...

That parrot costume is adorable. Miss you my friend!

Kathryn said...

Wow! I'm flattered by your dedication, and for once, jealous of the weather in Dallas.

Jaclyn said...

I visit too! I really can't believe Sam is eight. He was the cutest baby/toddler ever. I remember him first walking in Philly and him "sleeping over" at our house while you and Phil went out. He was constantly cracking us up with his comments and sweet voice. I remember how when he was really excited about things (Disney Cars) he'd have a hard time getting his words out. Cutest little boy ever.

John and Jenny said...

The cutest parrot ever! I love it. Hope you are well and staying warm. I do not miss living up north at all!

Alexis said...

I'm a reader too, and I love the parrot costume. She kind of looks like an angry bird.
alexis

The Editor said...

Add me to your fan list!