Sukkah, Turkeys and Teddy Bear Parks

We decided to build another Sukkah this year.  We hoped to make this one a bit more sturdy and sustainable so it can be used and improved on for years to come. 

 

The first stop was the hardware store to get some PVC pipe....you can make anything out of PVC pipe!!

We then got home and built the frame and added some corn stalks and the kids' decorations...

Saturday, we decided to go to the Richardson Nature Center.  There we were able to hang out with some real wild turkeys....no, really wild Turkeys!  Then we took a hike....

On Sunday we took a nice Fall ride out to Stillwater.  There we stopped at the infamous Teddy bear Park, walked around town and had a nice dinner at an old time diner, the River Oasis Cafe.

See more pictures of the Sukkah construction here.
And more pictures of the Turkeys and Teddy Bear Park here.

David's 40th Birthday

Well as usual the family woke me up with a great birthday surprise!  Banana bread with a big "40" candle!  I took the day off so I could take the kids to the bus stop, have lunch with Miriam (at Mort's!) and pick the kids up at the end of the day.

The kids made some beautiful and creative cards!

Miriam planned out 3 choices for my Birthday trip!  Now all I need to do is decide where we get to go.....

 

I also received a very cool stand up desk for my home office. Once it is completely assembled I will post some pictures.  What a great Birthday!!!

Check out a few more pictures here!



Rosh Hashannah and Soccer pictures

It is not often we all get all dressed up....so we better get some pictures.  Luckily it was a beautiful day to celebrate the New Year!

Isaac had been asking to wear a bow tie and we finally found one for boys....he received quite a few compliments...

 

Isaac and some of his friends from his soccer team, Owen, Nolan and Benon....

See some more pictures here....

First Day of School 2013 (1st & 3rd Grade)

Today was the first day of school.  Isaac is starting 3rd Grade and Olivia is starting 1st Grade, which means they are both in school for the full day for the first time!

 

They are getting so big!!!

 



Isaac gave Olivia a lift to the bus stop...

Miriam handled the animals and bags.

See some more pictures here.