~turning leaves~

Everyone must take time to sit

and watch the leaves turn.

~Elizabeth Lawrence

~sister (and aunt) crafternoon~

Back on September 26, I hosted a craft day for my sisters and my Aunt Vickie. We had a lot of laughs, snacks and fun! We made toilet paper pumpkins and Halloween lanterns out of mason jars.

~early fall camping~

Last week was busy and somewhat stressful. So on Friday evening we decided to take off for a quick camping trip in Oklahoma. We ended up at Talimena State Park and the weather was perfect for camping.

After setting up our campsite, we decided to take the Talimena Scenic drive over to Mena, AR. This is a gorgeous drive through the Ouachita Mountains. In a couple of weeks the colors will be remarkable. We are thinking about taking a day trip then to see the colors.

Saturday night we enjoyed a camp fire. Stephen especially enjoys them. And I enjoy allowing him to experiment safely. He has a great appreciation for fire and how to be safe with it.

We roasted marshmallows and the above is my attempt at creative photography! :) I need some practice!

~marching in the Pioneer Day parade~

Saturday was Pioneer Day in our teeny town. The highlight for me? Seeing my boy and the Pirate banding marching and playing. They won first place too!

~i'd choose the pumpkin too~

Stephen - Fall 2003

I'd rather sit on a pumpkin and have it all to myself than be crowded on a velvet cushion. ~Henry David Thoreau

~first jr high football game~

Stephen is #79. They played a short scrimmage against Sacred Heart. Tomorrow will be his first full length game.

Position on Offense: Right Tackle
Position on Defense: Nose Guard

~my boy in the band~

The beginning of school has been a busy time for us! Early morning football practice. Evening band practice. And then, well, there's school!!

Stephen's first Junior High football game is tomorrow night. (as long as Hermine doesn't rain us out!)

On Friday nights Stephen plays in the marching band at the High School varsity football games. I wanted to post a video, but blogger is being unkind!

So a photo taken with my video camera will have to do!