Purses!

I finished this crocheted purse on my way to Idaho. I used twine from Lowe's so that is the reason behind the bright orange color...

On two rainy days Caitlin and I worked in her basement sewing. She helped me pick out these funky fabrics for this purse. I usually like everything to 'match' so it was a challenge for me. I like how it turned out and think I'll use it a lot. (11" x 11")

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Growing Girl!

Brooke on September 4th and November 4th. What a difference two months can make!

Lazy Sunday

Kent and Brooke enjoying a Sunday snooze...

Early November view of our front yard. I love the color of our tree!

We laugh every time we take Brooke out of her car seat. She seems to hold that position until she gets all stretched out... funny little girl!

What's for Dinner? Part 2

Kind of a strange combo... pizza and squash... but when you've got craving for pizza and there are some some fresh acorn squash on your counter top, you'd better eat it!

Quick and Easy Pizza Crust: I love this recipe. It is so easy and has always turned out tasty. Today I'm doubling the recipe so that Kent can have some left-overs for lunch tomorrow. And I just realized I forgot to add Canadian bacon to his shopping list... woops! I guess it's vegetarian pizza tonight! :)

For a great veggie pizza we like to use mushrooms, tomato, olives, red onion and green pepper. It's wonderful!

Acorn Squash: Simple recipe, but there's nothing better! It's a classic for a cold November evening. Enjoy!

Fun with Grandparents

Grandpa Bing and Grandma Britta had a great visit this weekend. On Friday we had a fun chocolate filled Halloween evening at Caitlin's house on Cottage Ave. in Cashmere. We stayed close to the front door with the 600+ trick-or-treaters knocking on her festively decorated door. There were all ages and costumes but the majority were Spiderman, skeletons and princesses. We had three memorable moments during the evening. The first was when a little boy refused to go any further, "I've got to pee!" His dad tried to get him to go down the street to the fire department, but he wasn't going to move! We let him and his dad use Caitlin's bathroom. The second was when a little boy looked up at me (I had no costume on at this point) and said, "You scare me!" He was really trying to say, "Do I scare you?" But it came out pretty funny. The last memorable moment was when a little boy knocked and pushed open the door all on his own almost trying to get in the house. Lots of laughs, good dinner and great company made it a great time.

On Saturday, Kent drove us up to Rainy Pass and the Iron Goat Trail on Steven's Pass. We stopped to take a snapshot of us at our favorite big tree! :)




Brooke loves the smiling faces of her grandparents! She was especially enthralled with Britta's great commentary! For the short time she was awake in the back seat of the truck she was smiling and chatting with Britta.

When looking at Grandpa Bing she smiles her bashful smiles that turn away into whoever she is holding. She sure is good at being the center of attention. Bing noted that she sure isn't afraid of telling you when she needs something!

We look forward to seeing them again at Thanksgiving.

Happy Halloween!

I wanted Brooke to be a chicken for Halloween this year... only to find out she was going to be a little grumpy today and HATE feathers. Well, at least she doesn't hate the hat I made her!

Daddy time! Brooke loves to listen to stories. We try and read to her every day.

Oh Maisy! Part 4

Hmmm.... I wonder who found the lasagna dish? (Where there's a bone, there has been Maisy)

On the Record: Kent Chalmers

Click here to read an article from the Cashmere Valley Record, our local newspaper. Everything you've always wanted to know... and more about Kent! :)