It's official, all kids like jumping on the bed.
Kinda makes me want a new pet. I think Otto would probably jump on the bed with him. Kolohe would probably look at them in disdane :)
Kinda makes me want a new pet. I think Otto would probably jump on the bed with him. Kolohe would probably look at them in disdane :)
Thanksgiving
This Thanksgiving Greg and I went to his sister's house for the family meal. She lives in the mountains and the drive was perfectly Fall.
West Virginia, Mountain Momma... (Truth be told we weren't all that far from West Virginia)
Of course we had to watch football! Here Billy, Karen, and young Lindsey watch the game
Pete, Josh (with Cinnamon on his lap), Jeannie (with Lucy on her lap), and Bret watch the game
Heather and Greg watch the game and get a really unflattering self portrait of it. You'd think I'd refrain from putting up unflattering pictures, but I think history has proven that I do love a good laugh.
Ok, well that's better.
Lindsey is very well accessorized. And she's in 7th grade now, my how time flies!
Billy and Lucy. She took such a liking to him, I think he has that effect on animals. She jumped off a chair earlier and landed on her face, and after that, she just wanted to be with Billy.
Starting the feast! Jeannie and Karen do a little taste testing... Just making sure it's not poison, totally altruistic, I'm sure.
Chris the cook takes a much needed break outside.
Kenny poses for the camera.
A rare still moment from young Austin. Is it just me or does he look like he could be my child?
Peedee takes a break and has some dinner. She may be a grandma 9 times over, but she's still young enough to sit on the floor.
Nicole, Austin, and Todd play and old time slot machine.
Kenny teaches Josh how to play a race car computer game.
It was a lovely holiday, mostly quiet with good food and wonderful family. Can't ask for anything more!
Blast from the past
Every once in awhile I unearth a picture from my past that strikes me. Sometimes it's because I look like an idiot and I have to laugh at myself. Sometimes it's because it reminds me of something special I had forgotten. This one is a little bit of both. I have to laugh at the 80's rainbow shirt. I don't remember that shirt, but I guarantee you it was one of my favorite, the bolder the better was my fashion philosophy as a kid. It looks like something you'd see on an old episode of Mork and Mindy.
Now the good memory I have was that bag. It's hard to see, but it was red gingham with a big cherry applique on it. And I think the blue denim straps are pretty obvious. It was a bag so bright it didn't go with anything and yet I carried it everywhere. It was cheap, and the inside was this plastic that just got stiff and started to crumble, it's demise probably aided by crayons and cookie crumbs. But if I had that bag now I'd probably carry it everywhere again. Along with my muppets lunch box.
Now the good memory I have was that bag. It's hard to see, but it was red gingham with a big cherry applique on it. And I think the blue denim straps are pretty obvious. It was a bag so bright it didn't go with anything and yet I carried it everywhere. It was cheap, and the inside was this plastic that just got stiff and started to crumble, it's demise probably aided by crayons and cookie crumbs. But if I had that bag now I'd probably carry it everywhere again. Along with my muppets lunch box.Jewelry Making
So the Sunday before Thanksgiving Tina came over to play with Heather. Yes, even at my age a little play time is a good thing! We spent the afternoon watching episodes of the Dog Whisperer in the hopes of picking up gems of wisdom to help us with our own dogs. We multi-tasked and beaded at the same time. Here Tina models the necklace she made as a going away present for her friend. One of these day's Heather will take some pictures of her own creations.
We ended up ordering Indian take-out for lunch and thus the perfect trifecta was born--Dog Whisperer, beading and Indian! I think we both agreed to make this a pre-Thanksgiving ritual!
And, because I can't resist, a picture of Otto to end the post with:
Mazel Tov
Greg and Heather attended a Bat Mitzvah on November 17th. It was the daughter of a good friend of Heather's and a first Mitzvah for them both.
Greg and Heather pose at the Restaurant. It was almost a good shot of them both, but Greg, as we know, is picture challenged. Still we've had worse!
Greg and Heather pose at the Restaurant. It was almost a good shot of them both, but Greg, as we know, is picture challenged. Still we've had worse!
Heather poses with her dear friend Gretel. Gretel sat with us at the Synagogue and at lunch. It was really nice to see her in person and catch up on life. We talk over the web, but it's not the same as an old fashioned sit down gab.
Mazel Tov to Lindsey!!!! The ceremony was very moving. Lindsay looked so grown up and her family looked so proud. I think it was a wonderful event for everyone involved, and I'm so glad we got to be a part of it.
Heather, Gail, and Gretel pose. Gail is Lindsey's mother, and also a dear friend.
Tina and Heather pose. I know, not a lot of action shots, but it didn't seem right to take a picture of the actual ceremony and the reception was mostly socializing. Still, it was great to see Tina as well. All in all it was a wonderful day!
Florida Trip
We traveled down to the state of Florida on Veteran's Day weekend. This was in lieu of going down for the holidays since Heather has virtually no leave yet in her new job. Here are a few pictures of the visit.
Heather poses in Epcot. It was a beautiful day, in the 60's blue skies, sunny--can't ask for anything better.
Buddha in "China" at Epcot
Heather's brother Aaron, his wife Betisa, and Heather pose in "Morocco" also at Epcot.
A little more of Morroco, looks very "Aladdin", no?
It wouldn't be a proper picture moment if Heather didn't ham it up. Here she tries on a belly dancing headress of some sort in "Morroco"
Greg begrudgingly puts on a fez to appease Heather. He's not nearly as goofy as she is.
A view of "Japan" at Epcot. Turns out we spent the most amount of money here then any other place in Epcot. Betisa and Aaron had fun picking out different Japanese treats to take home. Wish I'd gotten a picture of that, there were wrappers with Japanese pictures and writing everywhere!
Here is a nice shot of "Germany" all decorated for Christmas. I once heard someone say that the Germans think they invented Christmas, an editorial remark on their fervent love for it. Personally I think it was just lovely.
Heather poses with a traditional German "Pickle Tree". Who knew such things existed? Never able to turn down a chance to be goofy Heather had to get a shot with it.
The gorgeous sunset at Epcot. We only spent one day at the park and it was quite crowded so we mostly walked around and looked at things, instead of participating in them. But it was still a fun time. The second day of our trip we spent with my parents and unfortunately I forget to get pictures of that. We all met up for Brunch at a Greek Restaurant near Aaron and Betisa's and then spent the day at A & B's gorgeous new home. It's almost completely put together and it's so beautiful and homey at the same time. Plus the rocking entertainment center helped. We spent some time out on the lanai sitting and visiting, then had a bbq for dinner. It was a really nice visit, although too short!
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