Painted....

Yes, it's true. Yes, a woman has been working in the woodshop. Yes... it's been ME and it's paint on some beautiful wood. But really, what little boy wouldn't prefer his horse be a painted pinto? Seriously. It just looks more rugged, and more boyish!!

I have been working hard, coat after coat. Almost finished and I will post the picture when Rocky Horsey, as Cayden has named him, is done!! I am having fun painting it and I am remembering Deb's motto... It may not be perfect, but it's made with love!!! I have had to tell Dave this... over and over again. He so prefers his beautiful stained wood to painted wood!! Here are some shots of the pony and rocking chair Dave made for Sarah...

She was a little unsure of what to do on this guy... but it didn't take her long to figure it out!! The girls still ride ... fast and furiously!! Dave decided to make Cayden's bigger since he will definitely ride it with a vengeance too!! His horse is so much bigger... it cannot possibly tip over!! Here is Sarah on her chair!! Papa's next project... BUNK BEDS for the girls!!
Speaking of painting.... some art work of Sarah's!

We have been reading our book of Grimmerie.... word for word... singing to our hearts content. Preparing for our date to the theater to see WICKED!! Our favorite song, you ask?
Popular!!
Meanwhile, Cayden had been enjoying a new tv show... Dinosaur Train!! He loves it!!
And I just love him...

and the way he crosses his little feet at the ankle!!
No word yet on the genetic testing...
Sarah found a new pet today...

that is, until it opened its wings and flew away!!

Have a great weekend!

Oh Aunt Frankie....

Sarah wants to say Thank you to Aunt Frankie!! I traveled with Sarah to Columbus this weekend. We had a fun time "jamming out" to Wicked ALL THE WAY THERE! That would be 2 1/2 hours worth. That night, my throat was so sore from singing!! Frankie arranged a dinner out with some of her pilate clients she wanted me to meet! Kaitlan, her daughter, took off work to come along too!

Sarah and her 2nd cousin, Kaitlan!

Kaitlan got up early to watch Sarah so Frankie could torture me at TRX!! Frankie.... I was so sore after sitting and driving home on Sunday...I could hardly move!!! I feel much better today!! Thanks for the fun class!!

We all headed to the Columbus MarketPlace then to see Janice at J & J Enterprises for a little shopping at the sample sale!! Thanks to Janice and John for getting us tickets again this year!! Sarah was quite the shopper. In one store, she found a cute little stuffed doggy with no price on him so I told her to go ask the man how much it was. Sarah walked over and this is what went down. Pay close attention ladies.... we could learn a thing or two on how to strike a deal!!

Sarah: Excuse me, how much is this cute little gray puppy? I just love him so much!

Man: (Kneeling down to be at her level) How much is this cute little gray puppy?

Sarah: Yes, this one, from over there.... (pointing) I just love him, he is so, so, cute!

Man: Oh, you do? Well, then, that little puppy is yours. You can just have him!

Sarah: I can? Thank you!! I just love him!

Man: (smiling) You are very welcome!!

Sarah reaching for little gray puppy!! Can you guess what she named him? That's right... Little Gray Puppy!!

Frankie and I hurried her off to the jewelry store to try our luck there!!!

He Man Woman Haters Club!

That's right, Dave is back in the He Man Woman Haters Club!! My friend Jane, made this sign when we added the woodshop to the house! It is a joke... girls are most certainly allowed to build whenever and whatever we want in there!! Dave is getting ready to settle in there for some winter projects! Starting with a rocking horse for Cayden.

A HUGE rocking horse for Cayden!! Bridget and Cyle wonder where in the world will they put this BIG horse? Cayden keeps asking to see "rocky, rocky" and points towards the wood shop!!


Here's Dave and the almost finished horse! I have a job now. Debo will be my guide but... I will paint this guy to look like a pinto pony...

Then my little cowboy will get it for Christmas... with a cowboy hat and vest too!!

The Waiting Game.

I love games. This game, however, is one I do not really care to play. I don't like that my daughter has to worry. That my son in law has to worry. I want the answers to all their questions to come quickly, to stop all this worry. The what ifs. Part of life, I know, but I prefer the here and now, the how to go forward part, the having all the knowledge... with no more google searches, and no more hearsay. Cayden is our treasure. We want to have all the keys to this gem... ones that will help him and keep him strong and safe. DNA testing takes about 4 weeks... we have 1 under our belts. Meanwhile... at 16 months...he is one smart little baby. Cayden repeats everything you say... his vocabulary is INCREDIBLE! He is walking along furniture and "go, go, going..." when we hold his hands to walk. Such a fun little man!! He is free of his bar and shoes... HOORAY! - makes him one happy boy at bedtime- and he is thinning out, some, ok, just a tich, and is Mr. Personality! I just love him up to God!

Just check out the "buzz" haircut his Daddy gave him... so handsome!

So Much Fun!!!

What a HORRID SIGHT!!! Meme transformed into a WITCH! A good one, but, a witch, none the less!! Papa was a blind referee!! Here we are at Beckie's for dinner and Trick or Treating.

A little Monkey....
A little Black Cat...
A little Princess...


What a fun halloween night it was!! The black cat, princess and monkey were ready to scream "Trick Or Treat"!! Their Mommies were proud to show off their little offspring!!

Molly, the princess worries about how spooky it will all be while wondering around the neighborhood!!
The girls pose in front of their newly placed "For Sale" sign. The Waltons are hoping this will be the last halloween in their first home!!

A little group heading off to get the goods! Dave and I stayed back on the front porch to pass the goods out at Beckie's house!!

This little monkey learned quickly to take the treat and drop it in his bag! Cayden is so SMART!!
Danny and Dagmara went to Cedar Point for the night! Hallo-weekend! Can't wait to hear all about that fun time!!

And...across the miles, Tegan, Kelley, and Bo were getting ready for halloween too!! Here Kelley holds Bo as he sports some stylish glasses!!
Oh wait... they are Tegan's!! The nerd...
Bo is dressed for the cold Colorado weather!! This dog could be a model!!
So cute! For halloween, Bo was a ROOSTER!! Hope to share the picture soon!!

I just love these two... and their "pretty little dog" hahaha!!

Happy Halloween!!

My little zoombie gems say HELLO to some spooky ghosts!!

Happy Halloween to you and yours!!

You Capture~Autumn

Autumn Angel!

Isn't Autumn lovely? See more here at I should be folding laundry!

Pilates V...

Boy, do I love pilates! I have been at it now for about 4 weeks and I just think its so great. I have found a beautiful studio near my home, with an instructor who is just so comfortable to work with and is so encouraging to me! So this, plus my yoga class on Mondays with Dagmara, have really been working me over!! I am feeling really tone and tight. It is a great feeling. I am hoping and praying I have found my niche... the one that will keep me interested and working hard.

Sarah had her Halloween Parade today at school! It was a crowded, hot mess. It always is, yet, the parents, and grandparents all show up for the fun! I speak from 14 years experience, teaching at this wonderful school! We all crowd in the "big room" and wait for the kids to come into the center, sing 4 songs and then go back to their classrooms. The parking is crazy, the room is crowded, the kids are ADORABLE!! Donny took some pictures for me while I held Cayden. We laughed since the pictures he took, aimed in Sarah's general direction, are really like playing a "where's waldo" game!! Look for the Black Cat! I found her ... here she is!

Take a look at this adorable "TREAT" Sarah got from her classmate, Jack. His mama worked hard to stamp out this gem for all the kids in the class. Inside was a small bag of M & M's. So clever!

Have a great Thursday!!

Beautiful Fall!

Yesterday was a beautiful fall day here in Ohio! The sun was shinning, the leaves were falling and the girls were running!! Running from their Mom, who just wanted to smooch on them!!


MOLLY CAROLYN

SARAH ROSE

Townsend Cayden

Happy Birthday Grandma Gertie...A.K.A. GG! We love you and miss you!

Heavy Hearts

Our Tegan and Kelley Marie have suffered a miscarriage this past weekend. We were surprised with the exciting news of a new baby, one that would be due very near their wedding date. We are saddened by this loss. My heart is heavy being so far away from them both. I really just want to hold them both and cry with them. I have never experienced a miscarriage, but Beckie has, and she will, no doubt have the right things to say to her brother and to Kelley.

To Tegan, my son...

I have never been so proud of you as I am today. You have been Kelley's rock these past weeks, her comfort, someone she could cry with, the one person who understands her hopes and fears. You are a good man. I wish I could hug you in person. I am sorry you have to go through this experience. I love you very much.

To Kelley Marie,

I am also very proud of you. You faced your fears this week with an open heart. The ups and the downs, one minute, one day at a time, even though you were so scared. I found this poem I wanted to share with you.

Tiny Footprints On A Mother's Heart

When a baby arrives,

be it for a day, a week, a month, a year or more,

or perhaps only a sweet flickering moment-

the fragile spark of a tender soul

the secret swell of a new pregnancy

the goldfish flutter known only to you-

you are unmistakeningly changed...

the tiny footprints left behind on your heart

bespeak your name as Mother.

I am truly sorry that I cannot hold you, and hug you right now, and I am sorry that you have to know this sorrow. I love you.