Halloween 2008

Ocean Afghan Set

This afghan set is one that I am selling. The afghan is 4'x3' and comes with a matching hat and octopus. I am selling it for $50.

Shades of blue afghan set

This afghan set is one that I am selling. The afghan is 4'x3' and comes with a matching hat and octopus. I am selling it for $50.

Becky and Carolyn... Homecoming Night

Aunt Becky and Aunt Carolyn came to visit and it happened to be homecoming night. We all had dinner and then Patrick got ready to go to the dance. Of course we had to take some pictures.


Becky is reading to Michael.

Carolyn is reading to Charlie.

Patrick ready for the dance.

The whole family together.

Homecoming Float

Patrick and his friends worked on the Homecoming float all week long. Then they rode in the parade. We played the Trojans that night and both Patrick and Kurt were the unlucky Trojans. We also won the game!

Pumpkin Carving

After visiting the Pumpkin Patch, Michael and I went to the school for the Pumpkin Carving night. He helped me carve his pumpkin with all of his friends. The shirt he is wearing was made over at Ethan's house.

Pumpkin Patch

The Kindergartners and Preschoolers went on their annual trip to the Pumpkin Patch. This year both Michael and Charlie went and at the same time which was very nice for me. I went along and the three of us had fun. The boys got to pick out a pumpkin and go on a hay ride. They also played in the hay pile and with all of the tractors that were around the farm.

Cinnamon Pear Muffins

This is a wonderful recipe. The muffins are moist and the chunks of pear a delightful surprise! They were a hit with the kids.

CINNAMON PEAR MUFFINS

1 1/2 c. quick oats
1 c. packed brown sugar
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. soft butter
1 1/2 c. flour
3 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. chopped peeled pear (1 lg.)
1 c. milk
1/3 c. melted shortening
1 egg

Combine oats, brown sugar and cinnamon.
Remove 2 1/2 cups to large mixing bowl.
Combine soft butter with remaining oatmeal mixture; set aside.
Stir flour, baking powder, and salt into oatmeal mixture in large bowl.
Stir in pear.
Combine milk, shortening, and egg.
Pour into dry ingredients and mix just until moistened.
Spoon into 12 greased or lined muffin cups filling 1/2 full.
Sprinkle reserved oatmeal mixture over tops.
Bake for 12-15 minutes at 400 degrees.
Serves 12.

School Spirit

With winter coming and high school football in the middle of its season, I thought I would make the younger kids hats and scarves in their school colors. I had to make them all different so no one would fight over them.


Here are the little boys hats.

This set is for Alyssa

And here are the boys, ready for winter.

Yellow and Pastel Afghan Set

This set will be for my niece Leann and her husband Peter. They are expecting in January.

Play Dough

This week I had an assignment in my Early Childhood Education class to make playdough and the observe the kids in how they played with it. Michael and i made the playdough and later that afternoon the kids all played with it.