Monday, October 24, 2011

miscellany (fall) monday

 Well Friends it's Monday and October is just moving right along.  Here are just a few things going on in our neck of the woods.

1. Help in the yard (yeah, I am SO creative with my titles).  Rondell has been taking on the major task of cleaning up the leaves in our yard.  Yesterday Caleb decided to help dad out and I am sure Rondell had no problem accepting the assistance.  I think Caleb enjoyed it too (check back with me when he's 15):

2.  The Year of the 5.  15 days from now I turn 35.  My grandmother always talked about how all of her grandchildren are 5 years apart.  And if it was what my cousin and I call "The Year of the 5" she would be extra excited.  So, this is one of those years and it makes me think of & miss my Granita and makes me grateful to her...that she cherished something so simple about her grandchildren.  And we absolutely cherish her.

3.  Welcome :)  Rondell makes fun of me because a lot of my Fall decor says "Welcome."



He may or may not be onto something :)

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9 comments:

paige said...

it's always fun to peek into your neck of the woods
:)

Kelli W said...

Caleb looks like he is having a blast with that leaf blower:) My boys love to help outside too...but I wonder how long it will last! Have a great week Kelli!

Rach said...

I think the "welcome" thing just goes to show how open and welcoming you are. You invite everyone in. :o)

I'm laughing at your little guy with the leaf blower--how delighted he looks!

I'll be 35 about 16 days after you--I think I got my math right. Year of the 5s. I like it. Your Granita was one special lady. :o)

Sugarplum Creations Blog said...

Happy almost Birthday! :) And you know, you're a very warm, welcoming kind of gal. It's no wonder all of your decor states that! :)

Vivienne @ the V Spot said...

Why wouldn't you say "Welcome"...? That's how you roll. :)
Love Caleb's little smile, but Kelli!!!! Look at that fabulous branch on the ground!!! Get it, spray paint it gold and hang Welcome from that!!!

The Starr Family said...

Girl, to that I say... at least Rondell notices :)

amy said...

Caleb looks thrilled to be helping!! And you are right he won't be quite so thrilled when he is fifteen unless maybe he's helping out around the house before a girl comes over...
Aww. Your Granita sounds like she was very special.
Oh, Kelli. You are a welcoming person. The welcome signs don't surprise me at all!!

carissa said...

i like your decor! and i must admit that it is kind of fun and funny that it all says welcome. : ) i love it, though!!! ha!

hey, i got so tired of trying to be creative with titles so i quit them altogether. ; )

it's so cute how he enjoyed doing big boy stuff in the yard.

Carrie said...

I love when the kids are helpful! I agree...I don't think it will last :-) But I think the leaf blower will always be fun!

I love your decorations...you are very 'welcoming' ha! he is very observant! I don't Dan would even notice that around here! ;-)