Cherries

I love things with cherries on them and when I saw this fabric I knew I had to make something for the girls out of it. They needed more dresses and I was having a hard time finding cute ones so I decided to make them jumpers. I think they turned out pretty cute. I am making the girls and Kevin pajamas for Christmas, and after that I am going to find another hobby to do for a while. I don't want to burn myself out on sewing.

We couldn't get a good picture of Nellie because she wouldn't sit still

Lizzy giving her "Cheese" smile.

We did get a good picture of Nellie

Apple Hill

Every fall when I am out here in Sacramento I like going to Apple Hill. It is a place up past Placerville in the mountains on the way to Lake Tahoe. There are all kinds of apple orchards with food to buy, crafts, a few activities for the kids to do and just fun for all. I love it and always try to go when I am out here in the Fall. It was really fun to take the girls up and go with Grandma, Grandpa, Judy and Jim and Bryce, Mel and the boys. It was a little bit chilly so it was fun to go and get yummy hot cider and apple donuts. then we went and looked at different craft booths, and went to the fudge factory (I had to get my chocolate fix.) then we went to a different orchard and let Lizzy ride a pony. We promised her she could because it is one of her favorite things to do. It was cool this time because it was on a big track instead of just a little circle so it was like a real pony ride. Nellie had fun seeing all of the animals. Of course every time she saw a dog she started freaking out wanting to get down and get them. We had so much fun!Daddy's girl

Nellie and Uncle Kay as Lizzy calls him

Nellie and Grandpa, Nellie really has warmed up to people, I love it.We really enjoyed the donuts and cider, especially Nellie, anytime there is food involved Nellie is all about it.We had so much fun with Bryce and Mel and the boys Lizzy especially loved being with the boys. We are so glad they made the trip from Phoenix.

Lizzy likes her hot cocoaNellie trying to get a doggie

Lizzy riding Blackie the pony, it was the cutest little pony and she looked so cute clip clopping around on it.It was funny on the way up Lizzy kept calling it Blueberry Hill. "I am so excited to go to Blueberry Hill!" She is so stinkin cute.

Thanksgiving

It has been quite a while since I have posted, but I really had nothing to post. Not too much happened between Halloween and Thanksgiving, We did have our Primary program last Sunday and it went really well. Lizzy got up there and sang her heart out and when it was her turn to speak she was shy the first time and then got braver and louder each time after, until by the end she had to stand up there by herself as she pulled the microphone down to talk. Everyone got a good laugh out of her. All I can say is that it was absolutely the biggest stress relief when it was done. I honestly felt like I had a giant weight lifted off of me. That evening we drove up to Omaha because our plane left the next morning at 6:55 am. I had to get up at 4:30 as it was so I am glad that we drove up the night before. we flew into Oakland because it was over 100 dollars cheaper per ticket to do so, My mom was so nice to pick us up.

For Thanksgiving we went to Aunt Judy and Uncle Jim's house to eat, the food of course was so good, Jim smoked the turkey, it was amazing! I made all the pies and I would say that they were pretty darn good. The girls had so much fun playing at Judy's house, she has a ton of toys and things for kids to do so we didn't have to entertain them much. My brother Bryce and Mel and the boys came up from Arizona and it was so much fun to see them. Bryce always makes things more fun. Lizzy absolutely adores the boys. She and Jace had fun playing and everyday since then she has just followed them around. If we are driving somewhere and they are in the other car she will keep asking "Where are the boys? I want the boys." It is so sweet, because they are these big boys and she is this little girl, and they take care of her, they will hold her hand when we are walking in some place and make sure she is safe.

The guys watching football (surprise, surprise)

Nellie and Daddy, so cute

Lizzy and Jace playing, they actually had a lot of fun.

Nellie trying to get the kitty, she is obsessed with animals and just wants to squeeze them all.

Lizzy enjoyed(just a little) some of the candy that Judy's house is famous for