Goodbye Fall

Fall is here. Okay, really fall is almost over. Did I just say that? Where did fall go? Is fall hiding under a rock? Behind that tree? Under the bed? No, it's really almost gone. Dare I say, I even saw a commercial the other day for a CHRISTMAS MOVIE! Don't get me wrong, I LOVE LOVE LOVE the holiday season. I would marry the holiday season, but I'm already married, so that's a no go. So anyway, I think Fall gets shortchanged.

We did something about that a weekend ago....a long walk at our local state park with two super fun little boys. A farewell to fall.......here we come Rudolph!

Halloween 2009...so far

"Mummies" for the kindergarten Halloween party today.....I didn't even eat one (should have)

The rockin'ist pirate on the block

Somewhere in uncharted waters the pirate comes upon a tribe of crazy two-year old natives....and parties down with them for a while.

And the crazy two year old changes into a sweet, soft puppy...

Backseat Driver

Marsh--Driver Since Birth

Today we had a special run to make to town....to deliver the pickup truck to Daddy. As two little boys clambered into their seats in the back Marsh pointed out to me that he'd never ridden in the truck with me driving. To that I reply " Well I don't really drive the pickup that often anymore."

Uh oh....wrong thing to say.

Marshall gets a worried face and says "oh no, can you drive the truck?"

Yes, don't worry.

Marshall, leaning over the seat, assesses the situation. "Well Mommy, it looks to me like everything is pretty much the same as in the Durango...you put your feet on those pedals and steer with the steering wheel. You're going to do fine."

Thanks Marsh, I'll do my best. ;-)

My Little Gem

Happy Fall from the VanOorts

After, first (because that's best anyway, isn't it?)


Before.....let us have a moment of silence for the best invention of the 20th century



....spray paint.