Sunday, November 21, 2010

Weekend of farewells and looking forward

Last leaves of Fall
Our trees were a bit late changing color but they put on a beautiful show once they did.

Happy Birthday Kiel


















In the midst of all the wedding weekend happenings was a belated birthday lunch with Kiel. Kiel, Cherise and Henry went with Har and I to our new favorite restaurant, McMenamins on Broadway, to celebrate Kiel's 27th birthday. Henry and Har played a new version of "Whack a Mole"... basically "Whack a Grampa". Henry loved the game, especially the sound effects that went with it.

All too soon it was time for the traditional farewell photo out on the porch. We love having those kids come to visit!

Cutie Katie



















Katelyn is turning into a munch mouth. It is cute to see her react to the ding of the bell on the microwave. She still needs soft foods but doesn't miss an opportunity to try whatever someone else has. She even lets us see what she is eating. Thanks for sharing Kate :)

More farewells
My sister Kelly left on Sunday with her kids and flew out from Spokane on Tuesay. On Monday Brad and Tiffany came to the airport to bring Kara and to see Mom and her off.















Mummu mushing up a couple of her lovey boys. She sure is going to miss these guys. Though I think she will appreciate how quiet it is out at her place in contrast to the past few weeks here.
Aunty Kara would have gladly taken this boy home with her. He shared his charming little self liberally during the weekend. She too will miss all these babies. I guess she'll just have to come back soon.

Lookin' forward
I'm looking forward to the next month. The sights and sounds of the holidays are always so wonderful. It is wonderful to have all these little elfin helpers around as well.

Hope everyone has an enjoyable Thanksgiving and looks forward to embracing the Christmas season with grateful hearts.

1 comment:

Lyssa said...

Nice post :) it's hard to believe that was only a week and a bit ago! Sheesh! Life is crazy.

At least the kids are cute ;)