Thankful turkey

"I am thankful for...

 

"wanting to play on the playground at 5th grade.

 

"wanting to look at owls.

 

"Yo Baby yogurt at school and at home.

 

"that I will try roast marshmallows roasted.

 

"trying pumpkin pie."

 

- Madelyn

 

Oh, to be three and experiencing all these things for the first time. I love how she sees life in such a simple, happy manner. Somedays I'd like to be more like her.

Kitchen project - DONE

As of last week, our kitchen is done.

 

The cabinets were the final piece and I love love love the results. It's like we have a whole new kitchen! I have to admit that I did have one or two mini panic attacks once the painting was underway. But, I knew deep down the end result would be worth two weeks of no cabinet doors and no drawer fronts. The glass coffee carafe was the only casualty during this time, too, which was impressive. At any rate, it's done.

 

 

 

 

 

The cabinet color is Boston Fern and the island is Swiss Coffee both by Behr Paint.

Movember

Greetings from our house to yours for a happy Movember.

Casa Bonita, ole!

We made our first trip, as Team Anderson, to Casa Bonita last night with Honey and Poppie plus Uncle Jerky, Aunt Sandi, Emery, and Camden. Let me tell you about a time warp!

According to their website - yes, Casa Bonita has one - this is their 37th year of operation. And, I don't think much has changed in 37 years. The food was still alright, the sopapillas were delicious and plentiful, and Black Bart's Cave was spooky yet corny. All in all, a good time was had by all, especially the little ones. It was actually pretty fun to experience all the excitement with them.

A return trip has not yet been scheduled but I imagine we'll be back again sometime. Maybe we'll take a limo for someone's birthday. ;)

Halloween chuckles

 

 

A few Halloween chuckles from trick-or-treating with the little people this year -

• Sawyer wanting to pick up every pumpkin we saw at every house along the way...our little He-Man.
• "Trick or treat! (Pause) My brother's too young to be able to say that." - Really?! Great. Now all these people are going to think we're the parents using our older child to get extra candy for us.
• At our babysitters' house, after realizing who those girls were, Sawyer was ready to go into their house and stay awhile. At least he didn't try to pick up their pumpkin!
• Madelyn being my little trick or treat helper and handing out candy once we returned home. She's good!
• Splitting a fun size bag of M&M's with Sawyer and watching the pleasure on his face. And, then watching him help himself to more candy that lay on the kitchen table. He's no dummy!