I love October!

Last weekend all the kids were here. This week I've spent sewing.
I finished 4 almost 5 quilts.

Here is the palette for one I'm planning. They are all flannels.
I love the clover fabric!

Here are two of the quilts.

Laid out here and below finished.

Notice I had to change a few squares. The entire back is red and I was short a few squares so looked through my "scraps" and came up with alternate squares. They don't call these things rag quilts for nothing.

Laid out and finished.

"Adios and Vaya con Dios!"

Our friend Craig is starting out on a big adventure and stopped by to say goodbye.
We are blessed to have him in our lives.
Thanks for coming by!

We had visitors this weekend too.

ROWAN!

Logan had a long weekend so they were able to come down. There was some bike riding, tree trimming and a bit of movie watching and video game playing.

And as always there is food!
I only have so many poached egg cups so I improvised with a metal measuring cup. Just happened to be heart shaped.

Games or rather Monopoly.

Krystle was bankrupt quite early so she gave Cam her properties and they teamed up against Tyler. He held is own for quite awhile but those other two were merciless.

One of the things Cam likes about Burgerville is the jukebox.
He likes to be the disc master. He usually picks great tunes.

The gang that went to Burgerville.

Weather.... it was a mixed bag.

We had off and on showers and sunbreaks and quite chilly weather.
This rainbow was across the street from our nephew's house.

It's a bit hard to see but the trees are starting to look a bit like fall.

Alyssa had my camera while I was driving and she took some nice pics.

We were driving over the 205 bridge at sunset.

More Rowan!

He's crouched in the high chair ready to stand.

He is starting to repeat just about everything we say now and he tries to be funny all the time. What a boy!
Yup....he is going to be a great big brother.
and those parents of his are certainly going to have their hands full ;)
We grandparents think that is just as it should be.

It's all about the Fam.... oh and Henry was here!

I have been really bad about my picture taking lately. Just haven't done a whole lot of it.
I managed to get the camera out a few times this weekend. But I was a little distracted by the activity of having everyone here so it was hit and miss....

The kids all made it for the weekend.

HENRY came to Portland!

He doesn't look too thrilled with it but we were sure glad to see him and his parents and all of his aunts and uncles and cousins.

Here is a typical after meal shot.

Puttering, visiting, texting and resting.

Krystle's friend Tyler was able to join us on Friday, Saturday and today. We like him. He is a nice guy to have around.

Cousin!

Wyatt is glad to have a boy cousin. He has only one girl cousin on Jess's side but 4 boys cousins on that side and nothing but boy cousins on the Hilman side. Genevieve says that the "sister cousin" is still in Cherise's belly.

Danika claimed ownership of Cousin Henry.

I think if Joylynn wasn't nearby she would have carried him to his mom because he was crying. She was so concerned every time he cried.

Pregnancy has it's moments and most of them are exhausting.
Lyssa taking a bit of a siesta before we headed to the mall.

Breakfast Buddies

These two are the early birds. I keep stocked up on cold cereal, bagels, and bananas.

I'm glad we have unlimited texting because pictures aren't the only things that "paint a thousand words".

These girls are looking more alike as the years go on.

The Birthday Boys finally meet.

Hayden, the seasoned veteran in the Uncle department, spent a little time with the one nephew that shares his birth date.


Splish Splash I was takin' a bath...

The first visit to Gramma's has to have a bath picture. Henry has started to enjoy them.

The Family Photo

Just before they took off today. "Grandkids Welcome" indeed!

See you later gator!
Ready for his long car ride home.

Company and other busy-ness

I'm open to fall arriving.

It's been sunny and warm for a few days but the nights are cooling off nicely.

Krystle has a friend here from Ohio. Sarah lived here in Portland for a few years. It's nice to see her. She seems to be enjoying her visit.

Here are Courtney, Sarah, Cassie (another friend of Krystle's) and Krystle dressed up for a nice dinner at the Western Culinary Institute.

Our baby girls have grown up!

On their way to Saturday Market.

Sarah picked out fabric from my basket and bought the backing fabric so I am making her a quilt to take back with her.

Generations Church

has found a "home"!

Generations Church is now meeting at the Berean Baptist Church at 9:00 each Sunday. This past Sunday was our first meeting there.

The sound and media guys getting a feel for the equipment. We will be installing our sound stuff eventually.

Isn't it a pretty sanctuary?

ROWAN!

Rowan and his mommy came to see us on their way to see Aunty Cherise and Cousin Henry.

Max gets to stay with us and Courtney got to go with them. We had a couple of other boys that would have loved to go and see the little guy too.

This morning Rowan was so cute.

He was looking for the cat. I don't think she was down the laundry chute.

Then he drove Danika's stroller up the door.

He and I got to go on a little stroll before they hit the road.

He doesn't stand still for long.

He's almost out of the frame before I can take the shot.

Packed up and ready to roll.

Have a fun time.... take lots of pictures!

Wyatt's first day of school

A friend of Joylynn's has a little guy in the same class and made this picture for us.
Doesn't he look like a big school kid now?

The Momma had to work for a while that day so the girlies got to come to Gramma's.

Genevieve busied herself with some toddler toys we unearthed from somewhere.
She plays well by herself.

Danika was in obvious need of a nap.One of my favorite pastimes.

Another one. I have a quilt to make for a friend of Krystle's that is visiting from Ohio.
Did you know I love to make these rag quilts?

News from the North.

Apparently Rowan found a dog and has put up a sign.
I got this pic on my phone this morning.
What a great helper.