roller skating...

This was Emily's second time roller skating (in public). She did really good. No more jelly legs. These pictures are on the carpeted area of the roller rink because I was with her when out on the floor skating. She practices at home all the time. I think she's found something she really loves.

working out

Emily and Neal working out...

Snow day

In the front yard. The holly bushes looked beautiful covered in snow.

on the back deck

Curtis's snowguy

enjoying hot chocolate (at 8am in the morning, lol) yes she already had breakfast ;-)

We got a dusting of snow last night. Emily was already out in it before the sun was up. Once Curtis got up he went out and joined her. We definitely need to do some shopping for snow clothes. Thankfully, Emily's snow suit still fits but Curtis needs some things, mainly boots. It's so hard to plan for snow when we never get any.

Christmas Tree

We put the Christmas tree up early last year because we went to New York and wanted to be able to enjoy it longer. And a certain little person didn't forget about last year and wanted it up early again this year. So here it is.

Dorothy shoes...

I found some Dorothy shoes (in great condition) for $2 at the thrift store earlier this week. Emily absolutely loves The Wizard of Oz (the one with Judy Garland no less). Now all she needs is a dorothy outfit.

Emily and I had fun taking some pics here at home. She had a great time posing.

Old Salem

Field trip to Old Salem this morning...

weighing items on a balance scale

putting marbles in the tube that goes across the room

pumping water

Curtis looking cool...

Fall colors!

Emily's trail (it's really a trail we created in the woods in our back yard several years ago)

on our road....
on the back deck...

hanging out with Curtis's pumpkin...

We love the fall colors!

Halloween

little princess..