KIRKMAN FAMILY

KIRKMAN FAMILY

10.30.2012

Packages from Bampa

The boys have been getting packages from Bampa in the mail.  All the goodies have been about trees. They received a book about things trees know, a children's story about a tall tree and a book about John Muir.  They also got some stackable boxes with fun facts about Redwoods.  But most precious are the letters from Bampa. After I read them the letters I tucked them away for a time when they can appreciate such sweet words. Until then they enjoy me reading them the books and stacking the blocks.

10.29.2012

Pumpkin Walk at the Arboretum




10.28.2012

Carving Pumpkins




10.26.2012

Face painting

Canyon went to a birthday party where he got his face painted. As soon as Trek saw Canyon's face he wanted his face painted too. Canyon was excited to oblige. As soon as we got home Canyon promptly began painting. Trek request to look like a "yogurt (Ogre)." It was hilarious to see Trek's expressions and Canyon's commitment to the assignment.  Canyon painted an excellent ogre and Trek was an excellent client.

10.24.2012

Grandparents Day

Gram came to Canyon's Kindergarten class for Grandparents Day.  Canyon was so excited and proud to have her come.  She attended morning centers, a short little singing program and lunch in the cafeteria (Canyon's request-rather than going out to eat).

10.23.2012

Octobers First Snow

10.22.2012

Fall Camping

We spent the weekend camping near our home. The Ervien Family joined us for a day and we all enjoyed the fall colors, carving sticks, building forts, drinking hot chocolate and sitting around the fire. Here are my favorite pics from the trip.

Fall colors:

Kirkman Boots:
 
ASPEN TRUNKS:

FOREST FLOOR: 

OUR COZY TENT with A WOOD STOVE:

ME and MY HONEY: 

BUILDING FORTS:

LEAVES:

TREK and AVERY: 
 
AND MY FAVORITE OF THE WILD BOYS {and girl}: 
 

10.01.2012

Happy October

We're ready for October! So tonight for FAMILY HOME EVENING we...


ATE HOMEMADE BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP:
 
DEVOURED A PUMPKIN ROLE (ALSO MADE BY US):
 

PLAYED HALLOWEEN BINGO:

 
AND GOT OUT THE COSTUMES AND DECORATIONS:
 
 
(fall hasn't quite taken over for my favorite season, but it's sure making a good effort to knock summertime down to 2nd place)