quiet times pre-holidays

E received a beautiful nativity from Nana



E & his animals get a ride around the house in an box

helping dad scoop dog food into baggies

Far Country Falls

old coal mine, now closed off

Thanksgiving 2011

first hike with meet up group

E's enjoying playing in boxes

for Emilka

lovely morning mini hike at Lincoln Park

tops

and bottoms

polish rock star?

visit from Spokane family

E's latest discovery

everyone being silly. but at least they're enjoying my breadsticks. baked before the oven died :(

family photos are kind of a joke

pretty Grace with autumn leaves at Lincoln Park



we planted a little previously potted tree. will be fun to watch it grow.

my guys

carving pumpkins

our kind hosts

sweet Eva helping to feed Ely

lovely neighbors Eva, Bill, and Christi



dad skills