Pumpkin Carving!!

What a wonderful weekend. We got lots done this weekend and it was nice to be home all weekend. The only time I left home was to go get grocery's and Ryan and the kids never left. The kids got some "daddy" time that they very much needed and I got lots of housework done. Today we had a Sunday family meal which we have not had all summer. The kids and I were in our PJ's all day and we carved pumpkins after dinner and then baked yummy pumpkins seeds and had them as our bed time snack. Wow--it is a bummer that summer is over but it is nice to have these fun at home weekends again. Ryan starts his new job tomorrow---he is excited but nervous so keep him is your thoughts and prayers as learns his new job. Hope you all have a wonderful week--I know we are going to. A dear friend is getting married and I'm reuniting with a long lost friend from my high school days. It is going to be a great week!!! Getting ready to put them in the oven. Yummy!!

The completed project!!

Matthew was not impressed at all with the "Yucky" mess. He didnt want anything to do with sticking his hand in that pumpkin!!

Sally was so excited to finally get to carve her pumpkin!!

Yucky mommy!!!

Fall Fun!!!

We have done alot of fun fall things this year and even know it has been pretty cold the kids loved it. We have done alot of apple picking. Yesterday when we got home from our last camping trip the kids put all the toys away in the back yard so they don't get snow on them as James would say. They are ready for it to snow--not me. At the Orchard with Nana and Aunt Shell picking apples.

Sally opening her birthday gifts in the freezing cold--she didn't care.

Sometimes they surprise me---they really do like each other.

Sally on her birthday--we celebrated with a small cake. She didn't care!!

At Klackle's in our princess pumpkin!!!

Look mom we got an apple!!

The pumpkin ride!!

They wanted to see how they "measured" up.

I'm so excited

OK so I know that you all look for pictures but this time there is not going to be any. I have to share some exciting news---Matthews has went #2 on the potty two nights in a row. Last night he told me had to go and tonight before bath I put him on the potty and he went. I think he will be potty trained before Sally. Oh well one out of diapers is better than none.

And to add to my end of the day excitement Ryan got a new job today that is year around and making good money. He will still do his own car hauling when there is some but finally we are looking up.

OK 2 seconds ago Sally called me in the bathroom to show me she went #2 also. Maybe the fuss over Matthew doing it will encourage her. What a wonder end of Thursday I am having.

The beginning of today was not great--My washer broke again and dumped water all over the floor. Oh, god wont give me more than I can handle. Hope you all have a wonderful weekend.