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"Fall" at the Hamlet-

Bree and I ventured out yesterday in the hopes of finding a little bit of "Fall" to bring home.  It was the first real cool day of the season so it was perfect.

Our little pumpkin "family."

I think we found just the right touch- not to over the top, and I believe it goes well with the Hamlet.

We took the little star fish out, and added the "red Indian corn" and a few "nut covered acorns" gave just the right touch to this area.

 

This is what we like to refer to as our "Harvest corsage " a little bit of wheat, Indian corn tied with a ribbon and a little star fish to top it off.

 

Added a few white pumpkins, wheat and corn here and there- and that pretty much sums up our Hamlet fall.

We also added a little "fall" touch to the outside-

Yes, fall is in the air-
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Play date, copper counter top, video games-

Jenn, a blog friend- invited Anna and I over for lunch and a little girls play date-

First of all....How sweet of her to think of us, second her place is stunning and it was absolutely so fun to see it in person!

She lives in a truly magical setting.

And on top of all that she prepared a yummy lunch for us- taco soup. 

Here's a little look at our visit.

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I was so mesmerized by her copper kitchen counter tops-  Jenn was saying that they will change each day depending on what was placed on them- love that idea.

She has a very inviting home- and the view, just wow!

This is what surrounds her on all sides.

I really enjoyed my visit- fun. Thanks Jenn!

After our visit Anna and I headed out to pick up the boys.

• Wash the car.
• Came home and did a few things around the house.

Seeing as it wasn't a school night, I gave the kids the choice, either to go into town and see a movie or play video games.....video games won hands down. We also had dinner out; kids choice.

My visit is coming to an end- my hours here have been filled with hugs, questions, driving, kisses, games, questions, silliness, driving, a few tears, more silliness, and more fun then one "Grammer" should have.  I think Ralph Waldo Emerson said it best....

To fill the hour -- that is happiness.

 Another Happy day. 

Grandmother's Prayer
~ Author: Barbara Burrows

Oh Lord, I do not ask for much,
Eternal beauty, or youth, or such.
Just give me a little hand to hold,
And I'll forget that I'm growing old.

I do not ask for cloudless skies,
A life that's free from tears and sighs.
Just give me a little face to kiss,
And anxious moments will turn to bliss.

For what is there, really, that means so much
As little hands that reach and touch,
As little eyes that search and see
Only the best in fragile me?

So let me grow more loving and wise
By looking at life through their wide eyes.
For through these little ones, you have given
This grateful grandmother a glimpse of Heaven.

The things kids say-

Pretty much the usual today.  Other than the smoke alarm deciding to start beeping tonight {I took the battery out but it's still beeping, when I tried to unplug it from the system then all the alarms sound- so it's plugged in with no battery- tomorrow morning I will be buying a new battery-.}
After I picked up Anna from school, I took her on her first antique shopping trip- looking for a oval mirror. {with no luck} but every store we went in Anna got a prize from the store keeper- from suckers to hair pins. She wanted to keep going into stores- I think she now thinks that every store you go in will give you prizes.

 

Payton had soccer practice tonight....then ice cream at McDonald's after.

Random comments today- 

Conner- Can you stay here until you die? {His comment after he asked when I was leaving}

Anna-     I think Jesus lives in California-  Me- really why?  Anna- because you live there.{I have no idea where this came from, I think she was just being silly =)
Anna is full of silliness- today she made up a song about Temple's to the tune of Michael Jackson's "Beat it" song. It wasn't half bad.

Payton-  Can I take a shower with my underwear on?  Me- I think you better take them off.  Payton- Oh man, it will take forever to shower. =)

Another Happy Day

Feed the Kitty-

I did a little painting today- turned a black "B" into a green "B".  Shannon's got some cute ideas for her guest bathroom. {Shannon the caulking is done.}

Rocky Mountain Cookies-

Got to this point in the mixing, then Anna and I ran to the store because we needed Rice Crispies cereal and chocolate chips- {Shannon may have had them but I couldn't find them}

Anna wanted to leave her Apron on when we went to the store-  She announced to everyone who walked by that we were making cookies and needed to buy chocolate chips, and that we were in a hurry.  =)

Needless to say we looked really cute- plus I have been teaching her to skip and so of course we had to skip- We can no longer just walk together now it's.... "Grammer you need to skip with me."- {something she needs to learn for Ballet.}










Rocky Mountain Cookies-
1 cup sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup butter or margarine, softened
2 eggs
1 t. vanilla
2 cups flour
1 t. baking soda
1/2 t. salt
1/2 t. baking powder
2 cups old-fashioned oats
2 cups Rice Crispies cereal
1 12 oz bag of chocolate chips
IN a large bowl cream together sugars and butter. Add eggs and vanilla and beat well. Sift dry ingredients into a separate bowl.  Add to mixture. Fold in oats, cereal, and chocolate chips. Drop by Tablespoons onto a greased baking sheet. Bake at 350 for 10-12 minutes or until very lightly browned.
Makes 6 dozen.

I took the kids to Fred Meyers to get a little prize { I had told they earlier last week that if they were good we would do that}  So off we go- Payton picked legos, Anna a pink horse, and Conner soft dart gun.

As we walked over to the "girl" side of the toy area- Payton says "wow, everything is pink, Anna come look everything is pink- wow." You just had to be there- it was like he just discovered a great prize.

We found a new game to play "Feed the Kitty"- fast moving and fun.
Every time anyone had to feed the Kitty- Payton would laugh- he has a very silly fun laugh- you just have to hear to understand, very unique.

Another Happy Day-

 

Music, Ballet & Regatta

It's 6:30 am....
 read scriptures, eat breakfast....listen to Conner practice, do chores, get dressed and if there is any time left,watch some of their favorite cartoons. (do they still call them that?} 

Anna said the family prayer this morning- too sweet-

Dear Heavenly Father-
  thank you for making Grammer beautiful for us, thank you that she can play games with us and that I win.
Bless Mommy and Daddy to drive safe home from Hawaii.  Bless Uncle Mason on his Mission.
Thank you for temples that we can have flowers and dance.
Thanks you that I can have special lunch with Grammer {okay so that is why we had special lunch after school today, I'm a softy what can I say.}
She went on to say thanks for many more things- just thought I would share a few.

Picked up Anna from  school- Had a just girls luncheon at the park- Happy meals for the two of us. {yes, I've found that a Happy meal is more than enough food for me.}

Came home- played a few games then it was time to go get the boys. Put Anna in her ballet outfit then  we are off to.....

Ballet-

Anna's first Ballet class. She looked like she was having so much fun. She did everything her teacher asked and looked adorable doing it. She also made some quick friends. I think Payton and Conner were having just as much fun in the hall imitating the girls.  Someone mentioned that they do need some boys in ballet. =)

Came home from Ballet- changed clothes again- Put Conner in his Scout uniform practiced with his boat.

His boat did turn out pretty smooth- he added a scary spider to intimidate the competition . I was surprised that he wanted to paint his boat green- never thought of Conner as a green guy.

Packed up the kids and headed for the.....
Regatta

Fun little event- lots of excitement, and the kids really enjoyed the food- I think Conner had 4 hot dogs.
Anna and Payton ran around with the other kids- along with poking at a worm and jumping in water.  so all in all the evening was kid friendly.  I just had fun.

Another Happy Day-  {and just to keep it real, there was about 15 minute today when it was a little like the kitchen scene  in the first Jurassic Park movie- but I even had to laugh at that break down...all is good.}

Color Treasure Hunt-

I thought it would be a fun activity to go on a color treasure hunt- I gave Anna a color she gave me an idea of what to look for...then we drove around town looking for the item she wanted.

1. Red- Payton and Conner's school.
2. Green- the field across from their school.
3. Brown-  Cow (Anna thought it was pretty funny that she thought of using a cow as brown.}
4. Blue-   River
5. Pink-   picture taken by Anna.
6. Anna- "take a picture of me, I have lots of colors.

And last but not least White- [what would a treasure hunt be without a treat?}

We ended the day with Family night at the theater...Ice age 3

The show was cute- but listening to Payton laugh was the best part.  The end to another Happy Day.

September fools day-

Bet you didn't know that today is September fools day.  I didn't either, but now I do.

At least that is what Conner would like for me to believe...so I played along with him.

An hour after this....I decided to play a little "September fools" on Conner.

 I put a little dab of strawberry jelly on my nose. {there is a reason for my madness, it looked like my nose was cut open and bleeding.}

Conner walks in and says- "Grammer your nose is bleeding!" calling upon all my acting skills I really did a number on him.  When I scared him good enough - I yelled "September fools" 
I may have better acting skills then I thought, Conner said....Man you got me good.

Happy September fools day.

Getting ready for church....I thought It was cute how he wanted to protect his shirt by wrapping a towel around his neck while combing his hair.

This one is for their Mom and Dad-  Happy Hawaii.

Payton gave a talk today in Primary....he did a great job. His talk was all about his favorite Prophets. I thought it was so cute, as he was giving his talk he held up pictures showing his favorite prophets- I don't think I saw his face at all during the talk it was always behind a picture and he is just barely tall enough to see over the pulpit.  I was so pleased to be able to be here when he gave a talk.

After church Conner and I had a little talk about what makes a boat glide through the water....after our talk he decided that his Regatta Boat should be as smooth as glass.

This is what he was doing for the next hour....yes, just about as smooth as glass.

 

A little conversation with Payton-

Payton- Grammer did you see that girl Payton at church today?

Me- Yes.

Payton-  I think she should be my girlfriend.

Me- Really, why?

Payton- Because she has my name.

Payton- You know I had a girlfriend before, but she didn't want me to sit by her, I don't know why girls are like that, I don't understand girls.

Me- That's okay Payton, Papa is still trying to understand me.

Payton- Laughing-..I will help Papa, I understand you.
{You've got to love this little guy.}

The door bell rings....and of course all the kids run like Lions let out of the zoo to the door.

How Fun...treats, from a blog friend.

Thanks so much....we had fun comparing blue tongues and they were yummy too!

Soccer Mom Grammer-

Both boys had a game today, so happy day....I got to see both.   It had been raining all morning, but stopped in time for the boys games.  Conner's team won 2-0 with Conner scoring one of the points. Not sure about Payton's- they didn't seem to keep score. what a beautiful setting for a soccer game- as we are sitting there, these huge ships made their way down the river. {pictures 5 & 6}
After the game we had a victory dinner at McDonald's.  Here's a look at a couple of the other activities for the day-

Yes, tons of logos, they are recreating this-

 
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We also picked out paint for Conner's boat ...the regatta is coming up. {his color choice surprised me...more on that later.} Another Happy Day in Grammer Land. =)