Remembering Dad and his roses

Wanted to highlight a couple of roses in our yard. This is a beautiful and wonderful smelling red rose that is very hearty that Rick's Mom planted. It's fragrance is very strong and very beautiful.

The other rose looks like Brandy in this picture but is actually a little more pink/orange - its name is Brigadoon. Also very fragrant. These beautiful roses remind me of Dad's rose garden. They have brought out these blooms even in November to remember him.

Pipecreek Texas

We are home from our adventure to Texas. We had a very nice time with Joe and Barbara. While there we saw Georgian, I took a cooking class, went to the Alamo and dined on the famous Riverwalk. Oregon looks exceptionally green after being in Texas. Enjoy the pictures.

Sauvie Island Pumpkin Patch

Today we all went to the Pumpkin Patch. We played in the hay maze, the bounce house, pumpkin patch, hay ride, cow train, and got Clark's face painted. It was a great day and got very warm before we left. I also took pictures of strange squash and other sites. Then off to lunch at a brew pub in Portland where I had a delicious burger on homemade sourdough with goat cheese, thick bacon, candied pears and Jalapeno pesto - served with sweet potato fries too. Here are a few pictures....trust me I have more.

It's Julia's Fault (fall-t)

We visited Julia and Paul on one of the last nice, convertible-friendly, summery evenings in Sept. I admired several of these crafty things on their family room window sills. Next thing I know, Julia has handed me all the fixin's to take home to make my own pumpkin.
I also noticed quite a few of these beautiful fall leaves lying around. Not only did I get a quick "how-to" lesson but Julia sent me home with this pretty green leaf that now adorns our entryway table :) Yes, I said "adorns". Can you say "score"?
All that to say it's Julia's fault that I got into the fall crafting mood. I remembered making a fabric wreath years ago with different fabric for each season. One trip to JoAnn's Fabrics and we now have a fall wreath on the front door. BTW: it's super easy, you can google or ehow it.
Thank you, Julia for your creative ideas and for giving me the crafting, uh, well, I don't exactly have the bug but I do have the desire :) I really enjoyed making the pumpkin and the wreath. How does one mind come up with so many fun and creative projects?? Those of you who share the gene are blessed!

Painted House

3rd post - just make sure you see the other two! I am on a roll. And last but not least - here are pictures of our newly painted house. Very cool!

Roger and Catherine visit with Mom

Please be sure to see pictures of Soccer Savannah that were posted before this one.
Roger and Catherin Magnusson came to visit one Sunday afternoon. Mom spent quite a bit of time talking and then Rick, myself, Mom and them went to dinner at Elephant Bar. I think that is the first time I have ever met them. Very good time.

Here's some pictures of activities in the Elola/Abraham house recently. Since fall has come upon us, so has soccer. You see Savannah playing goalie and also running down the field. Fun time for all of us and her.