Chesney's Birthday Party

Chesney had a few friends over for her 9th birthday party
They had a great time. Chesney decorated the cupcakes.

Here's all the girls

The girls all made bracelets out of some beads I have. They all turned out fabulously, don't you think?

Sydney's Baptism Day

Last Saturday we gathered the family together to celebrate Sydney being Baptized. It was a lovely day for it.

Sydney looked angelic in the family baptism gown- this gown was first warn in our family in 1868.

Isn't it beautiful

Sydney's baptism ring given to her by her Great Grandma Adeline

At the church beforehand

The Baptism

Taking a stroll around the church to introduce Sydney to everyone

With the grandparents

Four Generations

Happy Halloween

Halloween time has come and gone- as has most of the candy from the trick or treating fun.
We have a great neighborhood for heading out and collecting candy. We even have a neighbor that has a firepit on their driveway and hands out hot cider to the parents. It was a beautiful evening for walking around the neighborhood and in no time we were home again marveling at our haul.

Here are some pumpkins we grew in our garden that Duey and the kids carved

Nick, Abby and Anna came over for pizza and to trick or treat with us. They all look great in their costumes

Sydney did pretty awesome with all the candy she got. She just had to display it all.

Afterwards she was a little giddy from all the candy I ate that went through my milk.

Oh well, it was good anyway

Hope you all had a fun and safe Halloween this year.

Up North Fun

Sydney and I had a fabulous weekend the last weekend in October hanging out at my aunties cabins Up North near Nisawa. It was a weekend full of Family, food, games, movies, talking and lots of laughter.

Back row- Bonnie, Margene, Michelle, Martha, Val
Middle row- Bekki and Gus, Kelly and Sydney, Angie and Miles
Front row- Casey, Michelle, Patty, Katie

Love you all- thanks for the good time

Happy Birthday to my oldest baby

Our Chesney turned 9 years old this October. It is amazing how fast your children grow up. I Remember the day that tiny little baby was born and all the wonderful milestones we experienced with her. Now we will have the privilege of experiencing what the next 9 years will bring us. We love you so Miss Chesney Adeline.

Chesney wanted to decorate her own cake this year. I think she did an amazing job, don't you?

Autumn means apples

I love apples- especially locally grown apples. This year we went to an apple orchard Chesneys teacher owns. They have a ton of varieties and we had a blast picking the apples ourselves. Our favorites- harilson, honeycrisp and the new yet to be named B51.

We made a bunch of pies and crisps and stocked our freezer for the long cold winter.

Go and get yourself some apples from the growers while you still can.

Are you ready for some football?

How many of you sang the Hank Williams Jr song to the title? I did as I was typing. It is indeed football season in the USA, and even though our own MN Vikings have been a disappointment. Logans team only lost one game in his peewee flag football. He loved the game, had tons of fun and is excited to play again next year