No Butcher, but a Baker and Pie Maker!

On Thanksgiving day I was so proud. Amelia made the best rolls ever. That picture is on someone else's camera. I will try to get it. Really, the best. I did get a picture of Allison's pies. There were actually 4 pies but I got a picture of 2 pecan pies and a cranberry pie that was really good. A roll maker and a pie maker, are we lucky or what? Oh and Amelia doubles as the gravy maker, following in the tradition taught to her by her Uncle Bob. It was a good day.

Crafts with Clark

Allison bought the kit and took pictures with her fancy pants camera while Amelia and I assisted Clark in making this gingerbread house. (This picture however is from Amelia's phone).Clark LOVES crafts which makes his grandma happy!!

Hawaii Toes

Mom got her first pedicure yesterday and I got the polish reapplied to mine at the same time. Anna gave us matching flowers on our big toes.

My Quilt

I thought you would all like to see the quilt Jeanie made me for my birthday. It is full of irises and I love it!! The top and bottom are reverse applique which I particularly like. I also like the label on the back that says it is for my 50th birthday and dated 2011. So I've dropped four years off my age!! Too cool. Jeanie said she wanted ME in the picture so I made sure I was. Sorry Jeanie but I never did my hair after showering this morning! I'll take another one someday.

Fall Adventure

Today we decided to take a drive along the gorge. We stopped at Multnomah Falls. We were there 26 years ago in August with John and Alexis. Alexis and I, both pregnant, stood in the parking lot and talked about if she might be having twins. Guess we know the answer to that now. Anyway, it was a beautiful fall day. We saw a famous statue and the world's biggest leaf. Then we headed on the Mt. Hood and had lunch at the brew pub then did the tour of the brewery. Very nice day and we will plan to go back when we can stay longer.

Bob's Birthday

Thanks to everyone who called and chatted with Bob on and near his birthday. John and Alexis - we'll call you soon - we loved hearing from nearly the whole famdamly. The pic is of Bob showing off the skin he got for his Kindle from the Seymours. (Bet you can figure out that he's showing the back, not the front of the Kindle.) Mr. Bob turned SIXTY FIVE!!! How the heck does that happen??!! We'll post the birthday card winners as soon as a pending late entry (ahem) is received. There have been some excellent entries already.

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.