Today, make sure you thank a veteran, even if you do go shopping or enjoy a day off. So, thank you to the Major. (Pictured here with his girls, the B Squad) And thank you to Oddball.  (On the left; his boss, who is also a Seahawks fan, is on the right) And thank you […]

Every year on Halloween, we stop by Obachan’s place.  I always saw my family, close and extended, on Halloween, and I’ve continued some of that tradition with my kids.  Plus, Obachan loves seeing them.  And we always try to get a group photo.  So here’s a few from the last few years…. 2010: 2011: 2012: […]

This picture was taken a couple of weekends ago, but Rerun and Talli are an interesting pair. Emotionally, the 22 month old dog and the 5 1/2 year old boy are the same age.  Talli has a different relationship with each kid.  Ane liked her more when she was smaller – not the giant klutz […]

Our church is hosting another pumpkin patch this year (it doubles as a fundraiser for the youth group), so on Saturday, with Nana and Papa for company, we went to pick out pumpkins! The rule was: you have to be able to lift and carry the pumpkin you want.  (Exception made for Thumper, of course.) […]