Pumpkin Carving

Eden's creation...most creative design- there were squiggly lines all over that Dan ended up cutting with a drywall saw.

The girls made this one for Esias, the classic Jack.

Best of Show...Elly's awesome face!

I know I am completely and utterly biased, but I think my kids are super creative when it comes to their pumpin carving! They also love the pumpkin guts and we had to tear them away from it for supper.

Apple Crisp

I feel good today. My favorite season is in full force here in Iowa. Lovely colors on the trees, crisp 50-60 degree air. Ahhhhh. Nice.

And I baked. My mom sent me home with already cut and peeled apples- who could resist a little apple crisp with NO work at all? Not me and definitely not my husband. I made a huge batch- a 9x13 bubbling up over the top. Fall is here now! I hope the recipe is good- I sort of didn't measure. You know, a little this, a little that. Can you really screw up apple crisp?

My very good friend Kim sent me a package today. She knows me too well- she knows that I need a good chat on her couch over cocoa. She sent me a journal, a framed pic of Jaren to display, a box of tissues, cocoa and REESE's PIECES. Like I said, she knows me!! Thanks, Kim!! Love you.