The Hawk

I was sleeping peacefully in bed when I heard a loud noise and glass shattering. I ran to the living room to find both boys snuggling on the couch watching cartoons. 10 feet behind them was a shattered window and a hawk scampering on the ground. Yes. A hawk flew through my window. Yes. My children were oblivious. (They only looked away to say "it wasn't us".) The hawk was a beast. Hopped back up to the window and braved shards of glass to get away from the screaming crazy lady. No. It wasn't hurt. Someday I want to be a hawk. But not today. Today I get to be on the clean-up crew. **sigh**

Thanksgiving 2012

Another lovely day with the Darr and Clark families.

H2012

Halloween was another success. Cheap costumes, too much hair, loads of candy, hanging with our buddies. What could be more perfect on a crisp Autumn night? Oh yes... Mimi and Papa drove down and surprised the boys. Not quiet the reaction we were expecting... they were definitely shocked, but were stoked in their own little way.

Julian Mining Company

Took the kids to the annual field trip at The Julian Mining Company. Not a lot of mining happened. But we did see some goats, played some games, made some candles, went on a hay ride, and squished some cider. Well worth the trip, after all... it's only 3 minutes from the house.

PUMPKINS

Made some apple pie. Carved some pumpkins. Drank some cider. Roasted some seeds. Had some fun! It's starting to feel like Fall around here!!