Cradle

This is the cradle that Caleb's parents gave us for the new baby. I got some cute boy bedding to go with it. Now all we need is that baby to get here in a couple months. It is so fun to gradually get more ready.

Halloween a little Late

This year we couldn't resist when we saw these cheap Halloween costumes for the dogs at the store. They weren't quite sure what to think of them and kept trying to eat the hats (resembled a stuffed animal toy). Sadie seems a little scared because she really didn't want to move with the costume on. We thought they were good costumes to match both Sadie and Sylvester. Sadie can be a little pig--she tries to steal Sylvester's treats all the time and is often successful. Sylvester can be a stinker (literally) with deadly but not always so silent gas.

Newspaper Ad

I was in class the other day board out of my mind so I turn to google news for entertainment. For the most part I read every article under the Sci/Tech tab. Well while I was reading an article on from the New York Times I notice that the ads on the right hand side of the web page kept changing. It just so happened that I caught a glimpse of this ad. That's right the church has ads on the New York Times website. I thought it was pretty cool so I took a screen shot.

Green Acres apple farm

While my parents were here we went up to a pick your own farm in Greece. We went through the corn maze. My parents chose the correct path from the very beginning. Caleb and I did not do so well. We had tried every other option before we chose the one that led to the end.

Next we tried our hand at picking raspberries. There were so many dried up berries on the bushes that had not been picked in time. We got plenty of berries (especially because Caleb doesn't like them). They are so good and fresh. Now I have to find something to make with them.

We also picked apples- Spy, Red Delicious, Cortland, Fiji, Jonagold, and some others. On many of the trees the best looking apples were up at the top so it took some reaching (climbing-although I don't think you were really supposed to). The apples were so brilliantly colored and nicely crisp with lots of flavor. It was a fun afternoon.

Weekend projects

The past few days my parents came out for a visit. Dad cannot stand to not to be busy, so on Friday, he and Caleb cleaned out the garage. They moved everything and built new shelves on the wall. Caleb also got an early birthday present, a new tool chest, to help with all the organization. In the end it looks great and it is amazing how much more space there is in there. 

While they were busy in the garage, Mom and I kept busy making curtains for the baby's room. We made roman shades for the two windows with green striped fabric. Then we made some sheers to soften up the room. I think they turned out pretty cute. While my parents were still here we also picked out some furniture for the room. The crib is ordered and we brought home the dresser (espresso color). I am excited to put it all together finally. The past few days my parents came out for a visit. Dad cannot stand to not to be busy, so on Friday, he and Caleb cleaned out the garage. They moved everything and built new shelves on the wall. Caleb also got an early birthday present, a new tool chest, to help with all the organization. In the end it looks great and it is amazing how much more space there is in there.

Yellow Watermelon

I had never heard of a yellow watermelon before. A couple weeks a go a friend from our ward stayed at our house for a night. On his way he stopped at a roadside farmer's stand and bought this watermelon. On the outside it looks like your average watermelon but once you cut into is, Surprise! It is bright yellow. It tasted normal and was actually very sweet and juicy. Very fun.

New Car

This is a picture of our new car. It is a Subaru Outback turbo (thus the scoop--which actually functions). We got it a couple weeks ago. Now that I am only working a few days a week and Caleb is 45 minutes away in Brockport, we needed two cars so I wasn't stuck at home. It should be great for the snowy winter here with all wheel drive. We have a gate in the back to keep the dogs back there. So far they are not too fond of the restriction of freedom. They especially don't like not being able to stick their heads out the window. Sorry I forgot to tell you what kind of car it is. It is a Subaru Outback 2.5XT Limited.