Lemons? Who needs Lemons?

We planted a lemon tree in the front yard last spring and have been patiently waiting for lemons.  We never imagined we would get caterpillars instead.  They are so ugly they are cute.  I love how when you press on their bodies they "POP" out orange antennae's.
We have at least 8 on the tree.  About 3 weeks ago we saw two beautiful swallowtail butterflies in our backyard floating around.  Who knew we would have babies. I love
front yard science!  I can't wait for the chrysalis'.  I can't wait for the butterflies!

Halloween 2014

 

Granny Nanny with her crow puppet "Fig-Noodle".  I love how she shares her puppets with the senior center and convalescent hospitals.  Peyton and Aaron go to chipotle every year to get their $3 burrito in costume.  Cowboy and Angel Ha Ha!

Hannah passed out candy and enjoyed family time with fire pit and smores.

She was a nerd!

Grab a STASH and Join the Bash!

WE celebrated Aaron's 22nd Birthday Mustache Style!  It was fun!
Grilled some chicken and had mashed potatoes with corn and Asparagus.
Mustache cookies and caramel buttercream brownies for dessert.

Moving Day for Aaron!

What a week!  Aaron Moved into an apartment with his sister.  He bought a new bed.
This was a long time coming.  He stands 6' 3" tall and he needed a new bed.  Sooo he
bought himself a queen size and got this Pepperoni Pizza Comforter!  Ha Ha!!  I told you my kid loves pizza!  He cracks me up!

Shark Bite Ice Cream Sandwiches

Edible Art class started back up this week!  We made Shark Bite Ice cream sandwiches. (Saw the idea on Edible Crafts) Oooh!  They were good. We also were inspired by a Godly women named Bethany Hamilton who survived a shark attack and lost her arm. She trusted God and learned to surf again!  Wow!  She is amazing!

Santa Cruz , California

Dad, Roxann (Babe's Girlfriend), Mom & me

Hannah standing under the sign made from redwood trees

What a beautiful day! 75 degrees..in Santa Cruz mountains. This place is bizarre.  There is a spot on the hill where nothing makes sense.  It registers that everything is level and where things look like they should be normal but it is not. All I know is it was fun! We hiked up a hill to see weird things occur .  All the trees are female growing in this area.  People look taller or shorter depending on where they stand.
A strange feeling affects your equal Librium.  Then we ate a picnic lunch and went to the beach.  Ahh!  We rode the Big Dipper roller coaster at the boardwalk.  My mom was a chip of the old block riding the coaster with her grand daughter. She said that is the last time she will ride it.  What a Rush!!  I love that roller coaster!



I love this statue.  It's called Bear and her cubs. 
WE had a real nice time visiting my parents.  It was great to get away for a few days. 

Look who's in 6th Grade!

Hannah's first day of School.  She is starting 6th grade.  I surprised her with a back to school breakfast.  Egg cupcakes with cheese and peppers.  Fresh fruit with fresh whip cream.  We are studying Geography this year.  I found some fun flag stickers and a giant USA map from the dollar store and gave it to her.  We also found a exciting Vet and animal care curriculum that we are going to dive into this year.  2014 - 2015 is going to be fun. Welcome Back!