Pumpkin Carving Time

I toasted the seeds the next day and they were a hit, especially with Ruby.

Halloween Gifts

Aunt Stephanie has always been the best gift-giver to my girls, and now to the twins. She sent a box of Halloween gifts that the children opened Halloween evening. Here Ruby is loving the musical card that played a Cinderella song. (she would have been perfectly happy with just the card and got lots of enjoyment from it). But of course, the Ladybug Girl was a HUGE hit!

Thanks Great Auntie Steph and Great Uncle Jimmy!

Carson received a really cool card that when heated with breath or fingers rubbing revealed hidden pictures. Auntie Steph also made a hit with Thomas the train book and DVD's (which came in so handy since the children were sick the entire week while I was there and we spent time resting and watching DVD's).

Both kids were fascinated by the singing card. They wanted to tear it apart to figure it out!

Random Fun

Kristin and Casey are convinced that one day Carson will take his Pooh-car with him to college! He has ridden this toy car since he was about 14 months old when a friend of mine passed it along to the twins. His knees practically scrap along the floor as he flies around the kitchen. He has a big-boy bike, hot wheel and Plasma-car outside. But this Pooh-car still remains a great tool to get his boundless energy out, when it is too cold or rainy to venture outside.

On this rainy day we saw a caterpillar on the deck that provided lots of fun and many

questions -- like " What is he doing? Where is he going?" Carson discovered that Sonny was laying right where the rainbow lights were reflecting through the front door. Sonny is and always has been so patient with the twins. Carson was right in his face, checking out the rainbow.

Saturday In The Park

Kristin took these one Saturday when they had gone to the local park and public gardens. Love how that little Ruby is making a fashion statement with her leopard top, tutu and beaded shoes!

Professional 3rd. Birthday Photos

These were taken in their backyard one sunny day. I love how casual and fun they are.

http://www.photoposy.blogspot.com/

Posy Quarterman - photographer

Nanny Rach In Europe

Rachael (aka Nanny Rach) is currently in Austria at a Calvary Chapel training/retreat center for 3 months. I'm so proud of her for following her dream and seeking the Lord's will for her life. Rachael is growing so much in her faith and as a person as she studies and serves others. Here is her blog site http://rachaelstriptoeurope.blogspot.com/

Last time I was down at Kristin's house Carson asked me why I was sleeping in Nanny Rach's room -- and when is she coming back!!! I KNOW she misses them so much, and the feelings are mutual for the little kiddos.

Halloween is Coming

Kristin just emailed this to me. I think someone is wanting to be a princess for Halloween. Recently, I have used the princess-card with Ruby -- when I want her to do something that she doesn't want to do, I say "That's how a Princess does it!", and she will suddenly be interested in doing it that way. Ahh, if it were that easy for the next 15 years........

P.S. This costume actually got returned to the store. Casey wasn't too thrilled with his little girl looking like she was going to be on "Toddlers and Tiaras". I rather agree! ! !

Kruger Farm, Sauvie Island

With Grandma Carrie still out of town, Grandpa Ray volunteered to help me with the children on Saturday. We went to the pumpkin patch on Sauvie Island and had such a great time. I couldn't have done it alone and I was so grateful to him for his Grandfatherly love and assistance.

Ray took a picture with his cell and was sending to to Kristin and Casey in Napa and to Carrie and Lindsey in Ashland. Everyone knew we were having fun!

That really big pumpkin isn't ours, but Carson was the one who put all that hay on it!

This Daddy had found a tiny green frog that he was showing his little son in the orange shirt, and Carson got right in there to get a peek.

Carson was looking for just the right SMALL pumpkin to take home. I guess I'm glad he didn't pick the biggest for me to carry!

Ruby picked out this big one back at the farm from the big bins of pumpkins.

I love the tall flower gardens. Ruby was having fun, but since Carson got stung by a yellow jacket earlier this summer, he wasn't real happy about being around the flowers that had lots of flying stinging things........

It had rained for days before Saturday and then thereafter, so we were happy to have such a beautiful day to go to the farm.

That's a really big sprinkler, Grandma!

Come on little Ru. Catch up with us.......

There are lots of free roaming chickens and roosters on the farm that the kids wanted to follow after.

Don't forget the pig pens!

Munching on PUMPKINS, of course!