We were working in our yard the other day. Joey took the picture of Petey, the yellow cat. I think they were having fun! John is on the mower in the other picture. I guess the last time he mowed, he gave the cows a treat.....the freshly mowed grass, dumping the bags over the electric fence. They are pretty smart cows because they were lined up for more!

Thanksgiving Decorations

A wall hanging quilted by my good friend, Stevie.

Flowers to decorate the cabinet

Our Thanksgiving centerpiece

We had a lunch at our house with John's brother and his wife and Eleanor. Great food!!!

A gig at Eli's

Arcade Across the Room (a band Andy is in) performed at Eli's Coffee Shop last Sunday. They set up on the porch and had a good size crowd come by and listen to them.


John and Grandma enjoyed the show!

John's Trip to Idaho

John recently traveled to Idaho to visit a Lutheran School there. The school was cited in a book John read for his Masters class so he and Pastor Jeff decided to go check it out and see what they could learn from them.

While they were there, they had planned to see the World's Largest Potato Chip. However, the display was closed! So instead, they saw the World's Largest Styrofoam Potato.

He came home with lots of ideas and refreshed.

Morton High School Homecoming 2008

The Homecoming Parade was Thursday of Homecoming Week. The Jr. High Band marched in with the High School Band. Here is Joey with the Bass Line. He said it was very loud!

Andy was nomitated for Homecoming Court so he got to ride in this parade. He did not get chosen for Court, but I think he had fun with it all.

Andy and Abby

The whole group

Andy and Abby (sorry it is sideways. I'm not sure how to fix it!)

Fun with Family

The Pumpkin Festival was fun! Even though there was rain, we went to the parade. It was a lot of politicians and bands with percussion and kazoo's instead of woodwinds (fear of getting those woodwinds wet), but there was candy! We sat in front of Eli's and had great seats.

The best part was having my family together, well mostly. We were missing Michele and Todd. We talked and hung out when braving the rain wore us out.

This week I have had more fun with my immediate family. Band practices, cross country practices, Praise Team practice, and the gym kept me running this week.

Speaking of running, Joey completed his first "real" cross country meet. It was out at Detwiller Park. He ran a 2 mile course. I am proud of him that he is getting out there and doing it, although not entirely by choice.

On another kind or running, this week is homecoming at Morton High School. Andy was nominated for the Homecoming Court. I have never really gotten into that whole thing, but I think Andy will have fun with it. So this week will be a fun kind of crazy for Andy. Andy and Joey will be playing in both the Homecoming Parade and the Homecoming Game. They both play the same instrument and in the same position, so at the game they will be standing together on the field when they play.

John is traveling this week. He is off to a place that claims to have the World's Largest Potato Chip. Can you guess where he is going?

Love to all!!!

Rain, Rain, Go Away!!!

Rain is predicted to be in our area ALL weekend. If you are headed our way, bring your rain gear. I think all activities are "on" no matter what the weather. The only exception is the band show. I don't know what they will do there.

Getting through adversity together is a great bonding experience right?

Love to all!