Fall for Fall

We have been enjoying our Indian summer, but also realy missing the beautiful change of seasons. The few plants that live in Las Vegas don't really change, they stay green (or brown) all year long. So, today we set out to make our own Fall leaves. The we went on a trip around the block with the Shumway boys, Ben, Luke and Zack. The kids collected dozens of interesting leaves and a few other things (Xander picked up alot of sticks, and Luke collected mostly flowers). Then we came home to make our fall rubbings.

Here's a little sample.....

Married 8 Years!

I can’t believe it’s already been eight years. We have officially passed over the cursed “seven year itch” and to everyone who said we couldn’t make it…nah, nah , nah, nah! In honor of this momentous occasion, I have decided to embarrass the two of us with a few photos to represent the past eight years.

Kid's Civic Duty

Today the kids did a mock votein school, and learned about the voting process. I think our family should avoid political conversations since we seem to be split. Kaylee hopped in the car and shouted "I voted for JOHN MCCAIN!" Warner yells,(still confused by an earlier misunderstanding of Barock's name, and let's admitt, this sounds cooler, especially to a five year old ) "I voted for TheRock OBAMA!" I wonder how many other people vote for TheRock, sadly confused and enticed by the name.

Game of the Day

?!?!?Pick One!?!?!

Twilight

A Group of girls are going to the midnight showing of Twilight next month and they are really spreading the bug... This is a cute quiz that shows which character you are most like, and I totally agree with it. It's sorta funny becuase at the book release I won first place dressed as Alice in a costume contest. Go Figure!

Take the Quiz and Share Your Results!

You are intelligent, outgoing & stylish. A true girly girl, you love shopping & makeovers.
Although you are a generous friend, you can be coy, tricky & very persuasive in order to
get your way. You are known to zone out occasionally during conversations, but your
friends forgive you because you are understanding, supportive & know how to throw one
heck of a party!

Turns out, Tom is Jasper....pretty cool.

(For those who are non-Twilighters, Alice and Jasper are a couple).

Take the Quiz and Share Your Results!

You are intelligent, obeservant and good at managing a group of people. Although you long for meaningful connections, you can be can be distant and sometimes lack self control. You are careful though and the tough experiences you’ve been through help you to work at living a better life

Lovin' our Indian Summer

October is the best time of year for Las Vegas. We've had our long, hot summer and it's such a relief when it cools off. Fall here is like spring for other places. We' re really enjoying family time out side in the back yard. S'more anyone?

HaUnTeD hOuSe

Nothing like a little craft to get you in the spirit of Halloween.

Thanks, Amie and Andrew for the fun activity.

We are so spoiled... I guess this is our summer house.