Emma Claire Is Three

It is hard to believe that Emma Claire is actually three years old. She did have a great time at her princess hay ride. Unfortunately, we did not get any pictures of the hay ride, but maybe someone did and we can add them later

She loved the cake.

Had to have a little help blowing them out.

Mrs. Jessica gave her sunglasses as big as hers.

Pumpkin Carving

This was the first time any of us had ever carved a pumpkin, but it was really fun. Emma Claire's favorite part was scooping out the "oowy goowy". If you notice, Farrow Kate was included as well. She is just to the Jim's right carrying her own little pumpkin around terrorizing the cats.

We wanted a "smiley face" pumpkin, so here we have it. Isn't he cute. (Jim did the carving)

Powell Pumpkin Patch

The girls and I took a trip to Walker and Camille's pumpkin patch. It was so much fun to roam around and pick up pumpkins.

You have to love the rolled up jeans
She was working hard to hold that pumpkin that sister gave her.
Meet Walker and Camille junior (Joseph and Anna Bishop)

We will have pumpkins for days. Thank you Powells. We have tried this in the Thompson garden and never had any success, but you definitely know what you are doing.

So Proud

I love the look of determination and pride. I can even say from a PT standpoint that she is officially walking everywhere.

Cooking fun with the Sanders

All eight girls had a blast cooking the other night. I came in to see a restaurant style set up with Eryn as the chef and Kendra as the hostess. I guess Mycah was cleaning and Myriam was the Mom of the other four. I was amazed to see the fun and creativity. (Eight girls in one house-not counting Esther and me- poor Jim and Greg)

Farrow Kate's sign language

Emma Claire has dilligently been trying to teach Farrow Kate to sign for "more". I finally got her on camera doing it. Emma Claire is the best at getting her to do it. I am amazed at what they can understand even before they have hair.

Jim and Misty's hobbies

Some have asked what is going on with us since all I put up is pictures of the girls. They are mainly what goes on around here, but we are very excited that the K5 (Jim's other baby) is back in action. With the new improved engine that he and his dad built, it is a thing of beauty and power. Yes, it is finally sitting in our driveway where it belongs.

Also, here are some pictures of my latest hobby. Most of you know that I got a saw for Christmas because I wanted to try to make picture frames. After lessons from Jim's dad and my dad, (thank you both) I am now feeling comfortable to try some on my own. As with my sewing, no one needs to look too closely, but here are a few.