I typically do not slow down enough to write or read for pleasure on a regular basis but one thing I do is capture life's moments through the lens of a camera. This isn't something I claim to be good at. In fact, photographer doesn't even come to mind when I think of who I am. What does come to mind is I'm the one with the camera journeying through life as a wife, mother, sister, daughter, aunt, and friend.

Tuesday

10.30.12 - Homemade What?

ICE CREAM!
Thanks mom for the birthday present.  
We have a bet going on how many times we'll use it. 
So far all we've made is vanilla and peanut butter cup.

Monday

10.29.12 - Another Year

Same thing, another year...or was it?
Ty still wouldn't touch the pumpkin slime.
Jalen would rather scoop it out but posed for a silly picture
and Lauren, well she didn't know any better but definitely
didn't like it.

Sunday

10.28.12 - Fall Colors?

We were a little too late for the fall colors but this shot
caught my eye and reminded me of what the boys say
when they see an opening in the clouds...
"look mom, they're is heaven".  

Saturday

10.27.12 - Left Foot Charlie's

Couldn't visit TC without picking up a growler
of cinnamon cider from Left Foot Charlie's

Friday

10.26.12 - What Do You Suggest?

One thing that Derk and I love doing is eating out at local 
establishments so whenever we go away we always ask
the locals where to eat and then what the waitress
recommends.  On our way up north for a weekend away
we stopped in Reed City.  We stopped at one of their fine
establishments and was given this recommendation the "Strip Club".
The name only added the dining experience of which we
clearly stood out as someone who was not "local".

Thursday

10.25.12 - Spin Away

Great workout but just a little boring!

Wednesday

10.24.12 - Look What I Can Do!

Yup, she's so proud of herself!

Tuesday

10.23.12 - Applesauce Time

We didn't eat our apples fast enough this year so it is time
to make some applesauce...scrumdilliumcious!

Monday

10.22.12 - Seriously

At one point she would have never been allowed to lay on these
pillows and blankets but I am so ready for new comforter and 
bedding decor.

Saturday

10.20.12 - Learn to Skate

At this point we are trying all different
kinds of sports to see what he loves.
Jalen's off to his 1st Learn to Skate
Class...a precursor to hockey.

Friday

10.19.12 - Still Wants to Hold Her

I love it that he still wants to hold her!

Thursday

10.18.12 - That's a Wrap Folks

Derk's most memorable year of football he's ever coached.
Not only the for the incredible record but also the friendships
with colleagues and students, laughter and the excitement it all
 brought!  Every game in the OK red came down to 1 touchdown, they
averaged giving up only 12 points a game, ending the season 8 - 1.

Wednesday

Tuesday

10.16.12 - Little OCD

Jalen neatly lined up his football "garb" after playing.
Something tells me he is a little OCD when it comes 
FOOTBALL!

Monday

10.15.12 - Get'n Crafty

Stop buying these bows...they are so easy to make.
Check out this website
Too bad Lauren pulls everything out of her hair, I guess
I'll have to make them for baby Thomas!

Sunday

10.14.12 - Timeless Toy

The good old Mr. Potato Head...classic!