Making thanksgiving pies

What?  Isn't this how your kitchen helpers help?

Jealousy

We recently spent a load of money on the Saturn, getting it fixed up. We still need to replace the clutch, which will be our Christmas present to each other. I know, totally romantic.

I think the van was jealous of all the money we spent on the little car, because getting new tires today totally busted the bank. On the other hand, the tire guy complimented me on my 'manly engine'.

1.69!!!

At the flying J. Is it just me, or is this worth a party?

Deacons embrace Womanhood!

Note to self: giggling while your son tells you about his lesson on Sunday is non-appropriate behavior.

Although. . . .

Pastel camo cast

D picked out this color cast in the hopes that it will go with 'everything'. Quite the present to get the day before her 11th birthday!

Dreaming

Da Zoo

We picked the busiest day of the year for our last visit to the zoo. Despite the crowds we all enjoyed the morning--especially the treats we managed to snag, and the kids loved riding the merry-go-round with Grandma and Grandpa. Actually, to be totally honest, the kids except No enjoyed it. He had his 'sober' face on the entire time and would not smile at all. The rest of the kids had a blast, though!

Bad Family Traditions

Much like the car breaking down in Winnemucca, this is a family tradition I'd rather leave in the past. No more roller skating for these Cooks! D is fine, we'll be getting her wrist casted on Thursday.

Would you trust her to watch your kids?

Heck, yea.

Peacefully sleeping

There's something peaceful and restful about waking up to the sound of rain against the window. Until, of course, the kids wake up.

How to host a Halloween party

So, you're at a party, surrounded by treats, cookies and the like. What do you do? You pick up a stick