Life as it is

We've had an awful lot of normal going on around here, hence the lack of blog posts. And, I'm still feeling lazy. But just to catch you up, here is a lot of pictures and random happenings from the last few weeks. 

We bought a hummingbird feeder that attaches to the window. It's been a treat to watch them!

My bird lover. He would rather watch the ducks then play on the playground.

Cousins, hiking to Geyser Springs

3 more little cousins.

A co-worker told Eldon about an old orchard that we can pick at -for free!

We ate our weight in peaches :)

Amazing sunsets!

The legendary Sleeping Ute, right out our living room window.

Our backyard!

Mountains at the top of Lizard Head Pass

Enjoying the puppies at Evan and Kaylene's on Labor Day weekend when we went to Montrose.

These 2 are a blast to watch.

Ethan picked out this puppy and hauled it around all evening. No other one would do!

The Sunday we were at Brian and Michelle's, their church went to the bottom of the Black Canyon for the service and a picnic. We hadn't been down there since we were dating. It's so beautiful!

Excuse the dark picture but this is really special. One of my friends I grew up with, who now lives in VA happened to be visiting the same weekend. It's been years since we last saw each other and it was so fun to get all our kiddos together!

On the way our of the Canyon. The leaves are just starting to turn.

Picnic at Brian's pond

It's a good life!

Junk yard tour!

28 pounds of pop cans in each bale.

Crushing vehicles!

"Stink, stink", he says.

A puzzle of a picture with some of our best friends ever came in the mail last week!

Enjoying Brian's pond.

Michael's favorite position anymore.

In other news:

~Ethan is suddenly talking like crazy. He repeats nearly anything we say!

~We bought towing mirrors for the truck. I don't tow but I do love the big mirrors :). 

~The motel across the parking lot from us is remodeling the outside. It's been entertaining to watch the work!

~The leaves are changing color and falling!

~With only 2 weeks left to stay here, we discovered that RV park guests can use the much larger, deeper pool at the motel across the street. Free. And, there's a hot tub!

~Makayla's Sunday School teacher gave her a Bible as a farewell gift, even though we don't leave for 2 weeks yet. She is thrilled beyond words.

~It's been so windy the laundry blows right off the rack.

~Ethan had an ear infection and was an absolute grouch for a few days but he's on the mend now.

~Our diets have been a little strange because I'm trying to empty the cupboards as much as possible before our trip over the mountains. Can't wait to go to an Aldi again!

~Eldon had to visit the ER at work a few nights ago because a patient bit his arm. That's a first :). 

~Emily's new kindergarten book from The Genesis Curriculum came and she is busily doing pages and pages every day. I like it so far!

~Michael has spent hours carving points onto sticks and "making traps" with boxes, tin foil, and tape. He's going to be a hunter. I'm just thankful that medical tape is cheap! 

That's it folks! Have a blessed day!