Halloween

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I just had a fun time in Granite Bay for Halloween. Most amusing was seeing Eric come home from work dressed as Clark Kent. He's been working on a big project at work, so we thought it was the perfect costume. Question of the day: What did the company VP say when he saw Eric in costume?



I loved the fact that the kids' costumes were related. So here are my pictures of Captain Hook (Daniel came up with this pose himself), Tinkerbell, and Peter Pan.







One of the things I did during the day was go to the preschool to see their little parade and watch a performance. Daniel really loved those teeth that the teacher handed out.



I'm in a rush, so don't have time to upload more pictures, but hope you enjoyed seeing these.

Colorado Weekend

It has been a while since I updated my blog. I've been very busy lately, but the time has arrived for a vacation or two or three. So I'm going to be having a lot of pictures to share.

First up was a weekend with Katie, Jake and Conner. It was great to be able to give them all hugs again.

The weather changes quickly in Colorado, so we had to take advantage of all situations. First, fall was in the air, and it sure was fun stopping at a park to enjoy the falling leaves.

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Isn't he a cutie?!!





When the wind came up, a million leaves fell at once. Conner took it all in.





I'm introducing the cowboy to a horse.




More fall fun.




Katie even made a Thanksgiving dinner. I love sitting at a table with a little plate, because that means we are sharing it with a grandchild! Larry had to cancel at the last minute, due to work. The plate with the turkey leg was in his honor. (He and Jake love turkey legs.)





Then they had their first snow. I had to grab a camera when Conner stood in the window sill.
Question of the day, for those who have not been to the condo: How high off the ground is the window, and how did he get there?



Answer: It was fun reading your comments and guesses. We even got to hear from Conner's other grandma and great grandma. The window is 22 inches from the ground, but there is a window bench seat in front of it, which is 18 inches from the ground. So we all looked out the window, and Conner was lifted up to the seat to see also. He then inched himself to the window. Katie is actually standing right there with him. You can see the reflection of her t-shirt in the window.

This is the condo complex where they live. Click on picture to enlarge and see how beautiful the setting really is.








We began getting ready (checking out costumes) for the next holiday- Halloween. Check back then for more pictures.

Fun Weekend

On Saturday we took the kids to the circus. At first they found it loud and too close from our second row seats. So, we moved up higher to some empty seats, and they liked it better. But I think they had the most fun imitating the animals when they got home. Can't you just picture it?



Then on Sunday we all went to a "sure catch" fishing place in Morgan Hill. For $2.50 the kids can fish in a stocked, concrete pool, and we pay by the pound for what the kids catch. (The poles, bait and nets are included.) I'm not sure how many fishing pictures you want to see, so......... here are a bunch.

Snacks are a part of the fun for everyone.

Love those fishing chairs given to them by Grandma and Grandpa Willison.

It is always fun to bait hooks. ?!?

Feels like a big fish!

They shared in bringing it in.

Ready for the net!

Got him!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

It splashed around in the bucket.

Who wants to hold it?

OK, just touch it.

I think Ellie liked it the best. Aunt Jerry, did you hear that?

Katie, remember the picture of you fishing with pink ribbons?

Daniel knows why it is called a catfish. Ellie just thinks it is funny that I am holding it.

Question of the Day: On whose pole was the fish caught?

Larry's Birthday Cake

O.K. We all realize it is not a beach ball cake, or a Christmas train cake, or a sandcastle cake, but it is exactly what he asked for......a chocolate cake.

Daniel asked the question of the day: "How did the cake get cracked?"

Daniel put the nuts on top, Luke was in charge of candles. The first candle went in upside down. When asked how we would light that, he realized there was a problem and fixed it.

He then took it out, started again, and completed the task proudly.

It took extra help to put out the flames.


One person was simply not enough. It took three! If Ellie wasn't sick, they might have blown them out faster with four.

The result was melted frosting, melted candles, and a lot of fun.
Happy Birthday Larry!

Pictures of the Day

I thought you'd like to see the yellow ribbon hanging for Jeff on Main Street. Banners are hung for the "sons and daughters of Pleasanton who are serving in the military and are currently outside of the United States." How proud I am to see his name up there, yet at the same time can't wait for it to come down, as that would mean he is on US soil again. :-)

I wasn't really thrilled when I got an email telling me the banner had been hung in front of the Pleasanton Brewery. I didn't even know Pleasanton had a brewery! I looked it up on the internet and found that its ales are of the traditional brewing style of the British Isles. Ha. What a fun place to hang a banner for someone stationed in the British Isles.

We went to dinner at the pub last night. I now realize that I never knew the pub was there because I always looked at the Pleasanton Hotel when I drove by. So there is Jeff, on Main Street, across from the historic hotel, (the heart of Pleasanton), and right next to a place serving British style ales. How perfect.

Question of the day: The little shopping center with the brewery also contains a jewelry store. Do you think I should buy a piece of jewelry there and if so, when? :-)
Oh, by the way, most of the answers to the previous questions are posted in the "comments" sections. Thanks for all of your responses. I loved reading them.

While on Vacation.....

I thought you'd like to see what happened at the Kaiser Vacaville project while Larry was on vacation. Luckily, it was not his part of the job. Larry is building a hospital and someone else is building the Medical Office Building, on the same property. The Medical Office Building scaffolding collapsed during heavy winds. Nobody was hurt!

The question of the day: Why did this happen?
Scaffolding should be able to stay up on a windy day.
Note: Investigation is underway so it may be a while for the final answer.

Larry's Trip

I thought you'd like to see some pictures from Larry's trip.
Question of the Day: How much did the Dorado weigh?