Halloween 2010

Another Halloween...
carving pumpkins
roasting pumpkin seeds
making pumpkin "gut" mice
trick or treating
getting sugar highs
pumpkin fairies
dressing up as a doctor
dressing up as a pirate
love being a kid!
















Unguard neighbors!  I am coming for your candy!!

Fall Photo Shoot

I love taking pictures of my two favorite subjects...especially when they are so willing!










A Squirt Break

My friend Christine joined me for a visit with mom to snack on pumpkin bars, cookies and Squirt.  Mom always had Squirt in the house growing up.  Not only did Christine want to meet mom, but they too always have Squirt in their house and she had to share with her new friend!  Thanks Christine!



Bible Time

Kate receives her bible at church!
She was so excited to get a "real" one from church and she could read it!

Kate waiting with her Life Shaping class.

Receiving her bible from Pastor Larry.

Grandparent's Day 2010

Grandparent's Day!  Kate was so excited and couldn't wait for us to come!

She did it!  Kate had to dress up like a doctor so Jeff's company provided her outfit.  

Yep, they look like grandparents!


Grandpa Don, Grandma Bette and honorary grandparents, Aunt Merry & Ken

There was a lot of singing...and laughing!


 What an awesome program!  We can't wait until next year for Anna's program!

Another Craft Thursday Project

Another Craft Thursday Project:  painting our paper mache pumpkins
The girls loved this project and mommy freaked a little with the mess but we all survived.


Back to Campus...

What a beautiful fall day to be back on campus cheering on the Golden Gophers OUTSIDE! 
Yep, there are still a few Gopher fans left...

Beautiful!

Yep, at the bottom but who cares, we're back on campus watching football outside!

Golden Gopher Family
Maroon & Gold Forever




I actually think she is watching the game but finishing a nacho chip!


Kate & Evan

Anna & Sylvia

Gotta raise them right!

Since we just visited South Dakota Kate thought it was appropriate we should beat them too!

Anna being her usual self!

Hanging out with some molecules...

The bikes are still around in ample supply...

Yep, some things haven't changed even in this more techno world!

I love campus architecture...had my college graduation picture taken in front of these columns 16 1/2 years ago.  Another fond memory:  my dad was also present and he was so proud.

Coffman Memorial Union (CMU)
A lot different than when we were on campus.  

Memories for Jeff...we're proud of what he has become after leaving this place (he should be too).

A new sculpture

University of Minnesota developed the VERY yummy honey crisp apple...take that UW Madison!
What a great day to be back on campus showing the girls around our old stomping grounds.  A lot of fun memories were made here and an education earned that gave us choices.  Of course the trip wouldn't be complete without a stop at Big Ten for a traditional sub...thank goodness those haven't changed!