Welcome to the Carpenter's!

I have been meaning to share these with you since my visit to Sherwood's Forest a month ago. Right on the edge of hiking trails, wilderness and wildlife you don't remember that you are in L.A. Driving through the many fun windy streets to there house (little john, arrow way, sherif court, nottingham...) Several kind elderly neighbors wave while walking there dogs. Walk up an inviting entry but don't ring the doorbell- that is the neighbors- You have to walk through their bedroom, through the landry room, past the bathroom and kitchen and you've reached a comfortable place to sit and play wii fit (everyone has to weigh in for themselves or your mii personality might go bonkers on the tightrope and jump to her death) or stroll out to the back patio where the turtles and many beautiful plants live. Through my camera lens for a second I thought I was in El Salvador it was looking so green and full of life. They will share a spider or two with you so bring a pot. Though it may be small they have taken advantage of every space adding shelves, hooks and elevating their bed for additional storage. You know Ivy lives there when you see the monkeys and ducks- you can't miss them! There are little shirts, lots of diapers, and a purple highchair waiting the return of the littlest carpenter. We were received graciously by wonderful hosts- definately a place to visit!

Christmas

With the heat I have been feeling
over 100 still this week
Fall is far from my mind let alone winter
Nonetheless-
Here it is:

The Christmas List

Heather has Julie
Holly has Catherine
Julie has Jonathan
Catherine has Elisabeth
Jonathan has Michael
Elisabeth has Ivy
Michael has Heather
Ivy has Holly

If you're sending it in the mail remember to get it off in plenty of time.
In the meantime- A very merry august to you
and
isn't my shepherd cute?

San Simeon

yesterday was...

Annette's birthday! YEah ANnie! I baked you a neato cake- do you like it? It took me a while to frost it and so you get it the morning after (okay, so really it's just a picture fun mad hatter sort of feeling cake, but I would like to try it some time). I love my sister and I wish her many more happy returns of the day- well deserved.

Pioneer Parade

Pioneers raced or paraded past us today on their bikes or scooters on their way for some ice cream. Each year the children that parade up our street get less and less as do the spectators. A few adults lined the path and threw candy at the pioneers as they passed. I dished out ice cream, Russ visited with buddies.