Halloween

Eli trick or treated with Edel and the kids... or should I just say Ms. Edel. The kids ran off and did big kid stuff, but he had a great time. It was me that had the hardest time adjusting to not being in "our" neighborhood. This was the first year he didn't trick or treat our circle. One thing I can't figure out... is why the neighbors across the street are such Halloween haters. I mean last year there was just the "No Candy" sign on the door. This time they did a picture sign on the door and then a yard sign incase one sign wasn't enough.

October 26, 2008

Our annual Pumpkin Patch trip was a blast. Eli was all about the pumpkins. I'm glad we have this tradition... it makes me happy. It has become a serious tradition in our little family and I hope it always stays that way.

October 24, 2008

Treat Night @ Cork Elementary....

Fun was had by all, and choco was had by Eli. After making his rounds we came back to my room and hung out for a while. Rose brought Grace and Cici... Eli did a little candy nibbling and music making.

October 18, 2008

We crashed another Stephens family vacation down to Fort Myers. I love the quirky little motel and I needed some sunshine. It wasn't until we were all sitting on the beach and no matter how much sunscreen I put on I realized the meds I was put on for the stupid headache had the "no sunlight" clause. I headed back to the room to take a shower and watch a little football while my boys had a good time at the beach. They built castles, truck roads, and even got in the water. Last spring when we were there Eli refused to get in the water... so that was a big deal. I'm sad I missed it but glad he got to have a good time with his daddy.

August 10, 2008 (evening)

A trip to the grocery store and a lazy evening at home... I like those kind of days.


I love my backyard... especially when it has a fresh trim. It just makes me happy to look at all our hard work.Eli is getting SO BIG! He barely fits into his car swing... but still insists on "swanging."


After coming in the house to play and wind down Eli discovered the coolest new toy... the laundry hamper. He was wearing it as a hat, hiding under it because he was "in zoo cage" and using it as a launching pad to get himself on top of the couch upside down.

August 10, 2008

Trying out my new lens... how cute is that kitty!! Oh, and he still doesn't have a name. We should really get him a name... poor nameless little one. Unless we go with "Chevy Max Squirt" ... ok, maybe not!

August 9, 2008

I taught trumpet lessons this summer and saved misc. cash so I could buy a new camera lens. Mom was here for a visit and gave me my birthday present early. She gave me some money to go toward my new lens. ( I really wanted this lens for Disney World.) Well, the exact day I got the birthday money there was the lens I wanted posted on Craigslist... and the next day another one, even cheaper. I met the seller at Westshore Mall today and got my new lens. This is SOOC of Eli in the backseat of the car. I think I'm in LOVE with this lens!