Harvest time

At the pumpkin patch today (that I will blog tomorrow) I was able to get some beautiful (IMO) photos of some of the fall foods out now.  Who knew food could be so pretty?

Tuesday in the rain

The rain is falling. Last night the winds were blowing. Fall is definately here.

This is the boys working in Braydon's book this morning. I love that when they get here in the morning they don't even ask about the TV. They find something to do. The two of them sat there and worked together on figuring out sounds and what started with what. They did have a problem since they though it was "carpet", not "rug" and the matching sound word was "rabbit" not "bunny".

Usual morning so far. Got up, showered, helped the kids getted dressed, got Kaylee off to school and walked the dog. Picked up Brad, let the boys play and then walked them to school. Got in the van, put in the Christmas music and put myself into work mode.

Yes, I said Christmas music. I know, it's early. But it's really a fall day, which means that Christmas is around the corner, so why not.

Will be a busy one from the time I get home till I get Braydon out for soccer practice. I'm marinating chicken, throw on some broccoli and cheese rice and find some kind of veggi.

Braydon took non perishable food for the Harvest Group, and I need to remember to bring some for Kaylee this week too. I worked on my LO this morning, even finished it!

Today is the last day of collecting things for my Week in a Life. I've really enjoyed putting this together and can't wait to see what the end result will be.

And now I lay me down to sleep

but something tells me I will be back up. I have a partly finished Lay out downstairs, and I can't usually sleep while it's sitting like that.

It was lasagna for dinner - made it last night, cooked it tonight. I love that. It is pouring rain outside. Has been all afternoon. I got to take the dog for a walk in the rain, but I actually enjoy it. It's the cold weather that settled in today. You know it's fall for sure!

Chris has a t-ball meeting, so I scrapped a bit. Tomorrow night is soccer, Wed is a Hockey Pool for him and Thurs is a t-ball gathering too. But it's a long weekend, we will get our time together.

It was a good day.

Lunch already?

Sorry, no pretty pic mid day, but I do have my camera so I will load something later.

Answers to my loyal followers:
Yes, Kaylee has eaten sushi. Both the kids love it. Reality is, Braydon really only like the rice and salmon, Kalyee likes the avocado and rice. Oh ya, Braydon love miso soup too. Lisa - when you come to Vancouver you will notice we have a lot of sushi places. A LOT! Plus I figure it's healthier than McDonalds.

Suzanne - sushi for breakfast is not good, so I share your comments. Soft cereal isn't that good either.

Busy day at work, but I thought I would take a couple moments to write down some stuff. I proved that I can drop off Braydon to school on time and make a 9am meeting. Pretty proud of that. I may have driven a little fast, but let's not tell anyone.

I have been in a series of meetings through the morning, and don't see an end in sight. I do need lunch, and have no idea how that is going to happen.

The rain has not shown up yet, but you look in the sky and you know it's coming. Chris has a meeting tonight, I'm hoping I can scrap. We shall see.

And so the day begins

Kaylee woke at 6:20 yelling "I want sushi".  That woke Braydon up, who went into his sister's room to ask if he could do her hair for her.  I live in a crazy world.

Children up, dressed (two choices of dresses for KJ today, at least she picked one) them, teeth brushed and downstairs.  Kaylee requested "soft cereal" which is oatmeal. Braydon wanted pancakes, and since I had the time, I made them for him.

Packed their lunches, did Kaylee's hair and walked Kaylee to school.  Took the dog, and Braydon rode his bike.  Went went the "long" way home and then picked up Brad.

I'm listening to Brad and Braydon have some funny conversations again.  Brad just said to Braydon "I have something sad to tell you.....I'm going to Whistler for Thanksgiving".  Brad thinks Braydon will be sad because Brad won't be there to play.  It's true.  Especially if the weather is nice out.

Speaking of weather, it's nice this morning but the rain is coming for this afternoon.  Guess I should enjoy the weather while I can!

Sunday Sunday

Another busy one for the books.  Not enough hours in the day. Or maybe too many things in the day?

Had fun with the new lens, but didn't get out to take what I wanted to.  Hope tomorrow the weather works that I can play some at work with it.  I did have the kids out, and caught some from there.  

Today I

• got up and got everyone dressed
•  made breakfast
• cleaned the fridge
• went grocery shopping
• played with the kids outside
• made lunch
• went to Scrap Arts and taught the altered canvas frame, had a great class
• bought myself an acrylic album, excited to work on that
• came home, played with the kids 
• met my neighbours brand new son
• made dinner, it was horrible (freezer burned hamburgers)
• bathing the kids as I type
• have a headache (may have something to do with the children) 
• need to make muffins / lunches / lasagna.

Busy week again next week.  I guess I should stop saying that, they all are.  It's not like all of a sudden we are going to stop doing things.  But I'm glad that I'm documenting this stuff so when I have that spare time, I will appreciate it even more.

and now for some photos and a few words

Let's be real - the favorite part of my day was the purchase of my new lens.  I have wanted one for awhile, and treated myself - fully supported by Chris.  This is a 18-250, which means it replaces both my zoom and my regular kit lens.  The best thing about it, I don't have to switch lenses anymore!!!  

I will sell my zoom that I already had - but I gotta say, I LOVE THIS THING!!!  Can't wait to take it out and play some.

So, today as mentioned below was busy.  Here are some photos to represent.  Please note the disclaimer on the closet - I am apparently the  only member of the family who is able to close it and put shoes away in an orderly fashion.  When I leave the house and allow the others to come back from a soccer game - this is what the front door looked like!