sprucing up

At first glance, this picture probably looks like it came from an episode of Hoarders. It didn’t. It’s Nate’s [not so able to walk in] walk-in closet.

We have supplies delivered to the house a couple of times a month and when life gets busy, we end up tossing things into the closet, with the intent of putting it away later. I guess later was today.

See? He does actually have some clothes in that closet. It was just nearly impossible to get to them. But after a couple of hours, we went from the above picture, to this:

Every time Nate goes to the hospital, they give him one of these pillows. We’ve thrown some away, the girls have taken some, and we’ve left some at the hospital. I think we have plenty!!!

I knew there was a floor in there. And I didn’t need a clean up crew to help me find it. I’m not a hoarder. Sometimes my house just looks like it.

saturday morning parade

Delaney had never been to a parade before Saturday. What a shame. What a terrible mom! But she made up for all the missed parades of the past with the loot of candy she managed to collect. She stood at the curb with her arms out, waiting for a handout.

We were really there to see our favorite high school performers. But candy was just a great bonus!!

And these are a few of my students…past and present. The ones in the blue shirts are my current kiddos.

homecoming

Dear Athletic Director,

Would you please not schedule our homecoming game to be played against Buhler? We just can’t beat them. Not even 20 years ago when I was a student. Surely you can find some team that is of an equal caliber. I truly have faith in you that last night was the last night for a homecoming game against Buhler.

P.S. I honestly don’t care about the game. I really just go to socialize and watch the half-time entertainment (yes, 20 years later, that’s still the only reason I go to the game). So even though the football team was blown out, something like 7 –55, the marching band and dance team did not disappoint. And I’m sure I’m not even the tiniest bit biased.

fall has arrived

Nothing welcomes fall like a windy day at the pumpkin patch. Windy and COLD!!! Sweatshirt and hoodie cold. But what a welcome change from the heat wave that took us through September!

We went to Walter’s Pumpkin Patch and had a blast. Despite the wind and cold. They have so many cool things to do…jumping pillow, underground slide, swings, wagon rides, corn maze.

 

Once they got to the top, Jeremy realized he couldn’t get situated with Delaney on his lap and then get down the slide. So he called for reinforcement. Bri and Alli were both reluctant to participate. But I forced convinced Allison to go.

Can you tell who loved it and who hated it?

Bri was a slightly more willing participant.

Every hour or so they shot a pumpkin out of the cannon.

Can you see it?

I so wish I had gotten a shot of the next few seconds after I snapped this picture. Somehow, they managed to flip the swing over backward and Jeremy landed on his rear. Delaney did a graceful flip and landed on her forehead. Luckily no one was hurt. But it was good for a laugh. Where is the video camera when you need it???

Allison was able to stay on the swing the WHOLE time!

 

Jumping pillow. Like a trampoline, flush with the ground, surrounded by sand for safety.

 

We ended the day with a wagon ride out to the pumpkin patch.

And now we have 7 pumpkins. All too beautiful and unique to carve. I guess I need to go to the grocery store to get some plain ol’ carving pumpkins!