Halloween

Yummy candy. . .

Tonight was Trick-or-treat night! Craig worked on the computer while I answered the door to hundreds of ghosts and goblins. It was fun seeing the little ones donned in their costumes! Watching the kids show up at our door brought back fond memories when our children were young! Fun times!! :)Top L - our faux jack-o-lantern
Top R - Craig working on the computer
Bottom L - Craig pretending to pass out treats
Bottom R - Kim getting ready to eat more treats!!

Hmmm...U of M or State??

There was some friendly competition in our house this weekend! Adam showed up Friday evening wearing 'State gear' and Craig was donning 'Michigan' gear! Normally, Adam is a die hard Michigan fan, but has become slightly loyal to State since he began Law School at M.S.U.! I guess Adam was the real winner on Saturday . . . didn't REALLY matter which team won - he'd win either way! Go BLUE!!

Fun Times

Adam and Julia have so much F-U-N together! They laugh, giggle, and snicker when together!

Saturday they went to the "Big House" to watch Michigan get beat!! They had a great time at the game, and buzzed around Ann Arbor! Julia had never been to a Michigan game so it was a big treat!!

He even tolerated a 'photo shoot' by the beautiful red bush!!

It's been said that in the sweetness of friendship, there is laughter and sharing of pleasures! It warms my heart to see Julia and Adam having fun and sharing laughter together! "Friends fill your life with joy, your soul with sunshine and your heart with love".

Last night we had our first 'Dance Club of 2008'. We had a wonderful dinner and enjoyed dancing to to big band. It's always fun getting dressed up, joining friends, and having an evening out! It was great having Doug and Barb and Jack and Cathy join in this year! We're looking forward to the upcoming dances . . . and we must practice our fancy footwork!

Happy Sweetest Day!!

Isn't he a handsome sweetie?! :)

This morning my 'sweetest' surprised me with an iced coffee and whole wheat bagel from Tim Horton's! I also received a beautiful, heartfelt greeting card and a yummy dark chocolate treat! WOW!! What an awesome Sweetest Day. It's true... a real soul-mate is the one you are married to!! Hmmm...what can I do to surprise him? I hope YOUR day is sweet!

Empty nest . . . again

It was great having Julia home this weekend for her fall break! After she left, our house was still and quiet once again! We LOVE to have our house full - - our kids add so much joy to our lives!

Yummy...

Yum!! :) A perfect fall snack!! There's nothing better than freshly popped corn with Honey Crisp apples! It was a delightful treat while watching Desperate Housewives!! To me, popcorn and apples go together like a wink and a smile!

Incredible Friday evening

Friday evening, Craig and I sat outside on our deck and enjoyed a bonfire. The weather was fantastic (for October 10th) and it just felt good to sit, quietly watching the red, yellow, and orange flames lift to the starlit sky. How often will we be able to enjoy the warm evenings before the snow begins to fly? "To everything there is a season - a time to keep and a time to let go - Ecclesiastes 3:1.

Signs of Autumn

FALL

Don't you just love 'fall'? Autumn reminds me of caramel apples, colorful leaves, and cool, crisp evenings. Pumpkin pies, cornucopias, candy corn, cranberry bread, and leaves flamed with color, crackling under your feet are all signs of fall! There's nothing better than a sunny, fall afternoon ~ the cool breezes blowing across your face, with the fresh smell of 'winter's coming'. Curling up under a fuzzy blanket, sipping warm apple cider is one of my favorite pastimes! I understand why birds fly around the earth seeking the successive autumns ~ autumn is like a second spring...every colorful leaf is like a flower! I wonder if there will be autumn in heaven.

Girl's Pentwater weekend

Another wonderful weekend! My 'girlfriends' have once again filled my life with joy, my soul with sunshine, and my heart with love! Seven 'girlfriends' spent an awesome weekend in Pentwater at Karen's house! God blessed us with crisp, sunny weather, great food, quiet walks, and special times together sharing our hearts! It was a perfect weekend for apple orchards, 'Octoberfests', pumpkins farms, and relaxing walks on the beach! It's been said that many people will walk in and out of your life . . . but only true friends will leave footprints in my heart! I feel so blessed to have their friendship!

Happy Birthday Kathy!!

Happy 60th Birthday, Kathy!! You look AWESOME!!

Last weekend, we celebrated Kath's B-I-G birthday! Friday night we had a terrific dinner at 'It's A Matter of Taste' ~ it was a very tasty dinner! Saturday we spent time together ~ sampling yummy apples at an apple fest, and shopping our way through Frankenmuth! It was a perfect birthday celebration! Sisters are a special gift! I'm so grateful we're able to share our hearts, hopes, fears, and joys! My sisters touch my heart in a way no other could! I love you, girls!! :)

Shopping in Frankenmuth