*Elisabeth*

It is so much fun to hear and see about you all! Welcome Julie and Isa and families. Here comes Thanksgiving week! Hey maybe we could share a little of our Halloween costumes on here. I didn't take a picture but I think Mom did. I'll get it from her. Looking forward to seeing yours (for the first time or again).

They should have been taking pictures all along

It seems only a short time ago that Mom had to go into the deep, dark dungeon to do the payroll or pay bills. A concrete prison that smelt of dirty rats (mom has refused to watch ratatouille), where you ducked under cables and wires, peeked around boxes and over stacks of papers, and dodged falling insulation. When her birthday rolled around this year- part of the gift giving was to clear out the room, build a three-doored wall to hide the water heater and wiring and such, take down old shelves and build new ones (in a newly formed closet), drywall, plaster, texture, paint and stain. The so far result is absolutely amazing! Though neither the before or after shots do it justice- it definitely is an applauding affair! Oh, the cleverness of our parents and the selfless dedication of their loving children. (Great idea Boy!) If you are around you should stop by and see it. I don't think mom will suddenly be raring to go into the office, but at least we won't have to send down search and rescue teams to recover her body.

Wow

I had to go and see the pictures of Andrew and Jacob. It was amazing. I loved it. Cute boys, cute family, and a beautiful page that looks like Jenafur.
Julie

Julie

How exciting for Amaya! To be young and have fun. I didn't think much of my little sister when I was her age, not that I remember, but the story goes that she was the bad giant BOBO in Jack and the Beanstalk. Of course she grew up to be a very good friend.

I like to see your bunnies Ivy. It would be fun to visit the little rats.

Andrew and Jacob sound an awful lot like a couple of other boys I know. Why are you "sister bear" and not "mama bear"? We like the bearenstains here too.

I am going to Missouri! Yea! Happy Thanksgiving

"Happy Day"

Isa Jingle
Having a Sqeaker and Kikker to play with makes each day a "happy day" (Amaya's version of Happy birthday). She thinks lighting any candle, even if it is to be put inside a jack-o-lantern, means it is time to sing happy birthday, and that the candle should be blown out. "Sopla, sopla!" she says.

Also, Amaya is finally beginning to acknowledge Enoch as part of the family. Her perspective is quite interesting though. Last night, we were all sitting on the couch watching Shrek the Third for the first time (actually Amaya was climbing all over). Then, at the sight of an ugly, green ogre baby she exclaimed..."EKIK!" What a loving sister.

Above are some quick pictures of our every day happy days...