My Sunbeam

 My Squeak was one of the youngest kids at church and it was the big day where all the kids, ages 3-12 sing and speak in front of the whole congregation. I was so proud! Despite her young age, she knew all the songs by heart. She knew them so well, in fact, that she has taught them all to Pip and he sings many of them too. We're so amazed at her sharp mind and her ability to remember things.


D and I watched our little Sunbeam from the audience in wonder. During the entire 45 or so minutes, she looked all over the place except for at us. She yawned a few dozen times. She hung her arms over the ledge of the raised stand where she was sitting. She looked at the little kids to the left and to the right. And she sang nothing except for about five words of the very last verse of the very last song. WELL! There's always a surprise, I guess. My kids just never cease to amaze me!!

 We like going to the parks to enjoy the beautiful fall. I also like to avoid unpacking toys, to keep life simple.

 This is Tio Mike. He brought his lovely family (including my lovely sis-in-law Shelly) to visit. We had so much fun! We hope they visit again!!

 He was getting some serious air on this little bike but my slow camera couldn't quite capture it.

 Squeak and Pip loved playing with "las primas"--we have a fabulous backyard!

 I spent some time with the kids at a local orchard and pumpkin patch. We had a lot of fun. We sure miss the family orchard though!!