fall photos posted on Snapfish

LeaperLove zombies

Halloween, October birthdays, a trip to the pumpkin patch, and more.

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set the turkey free

Happy thanksgiving to all, even turkeys.

summer fun (photos posted on Snapfish)

Well, it's been quite a summer. Wendie and Jeremy moved up to P-town, so good times have been had. Case in point: Wendie's famous Fourth of July Jell-o Flag, a true masterpiece.


Oh say can you see...

Omi graduated from preschool, a bittersweet event that was celebrated in style at our favorite restaurant.


Omi and Alice at preschool graduation, bff


graduating is delicious

Last but not least, in a burst of housewifery I made three kinds of pickles (cukes, squash, peppers) and three kinds of jam (cherry, raspberry-marionberry, and a new classic - "black and blue" blackberry-blueberry). Summer was sweet.

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derbylicious

The Portland Adult Soapbox Derby is awesome. There is a lot of standing around involved, so it is more like waiting... waiting... waiting... awesome! and then it starts all over again. Fortunately I recorded only the awesome parts: