Backyard

 Minnie Mouse in the Back Yard..."collecting sticks"

Love the green that the rain brings!

 

Josiah helping his sister back down the hill, he takes such good care of her!

Quote of the Day

Things you hear from the mouths of your children that you will probably never hear from an adult...

   "Mommy, I'm going to put on my fairy wings before I put on my pants."  

Ok Kaila. Sounds like a plan. Glad pants were involved.

Things you hear from the mouths of your children that you will probably never stop hearing, even as adults...

The pre-school teacher calls Josiah over, and he reluctantly stops running around with his buddies to come over. She explains that Kaila is sad, crying and wants to hold his hand. Josiah looks sadly at Kaila, very concerned and hurting for his sister...but he also wants to play. In a torn voice he says..

Josiah: "I want to hold her hand, but I want to run, and be free..."

So true son, so true.

thanksgiving "I'm on a Boat"

Ryan and I got a small taste of what it's like to live the "high life" for about 5 hours, but really, it was just really funny playing out the following conversation over and over with people; 

Them: "What are you doing for Thanksgiving?"

Us: "oh, you know, we're just having Thanksgiving on a Yacht. You? Porterville..hmmm, Sounds nice. Have fun..."

My Granny and her husband Bob usually host around 25 to 30 people at their home. Granny cooks for everyone (think, four turkeys...). This year, being "too old to do that" they decided to take everyone out on a yacht for Thanksgiving with a dinner catered by a professional chef.  Ryan and I debated ....for about zero seconds, and decided to go. Actually, I think a few extra people even jumped in on the affair. 

Granny and Bob are some of the most generous people I know.

 I have to say.  I thought I would miss the "homey" Thanksgiving feeling.

I didn't.

It was awesome.

Josiah and Tata sideling up to the bar for a martenellis ; )

75 degrees, sunset over the ocean, good food, LOTS of family and great wine...

We are one spoiled family.

Happy Thanksgiving!