SUCH A WONDERFUL THANKSGIVING

WHO SAID HALLOWEEN IS JUST FOR KIDS?

I bought costumes for our two little dogs. They are shark costumes and their heads are coming out of the sharks mouth. Our dogs are so patient and tolerant with these kind of things but they sure are glad when I take them off.

This seems to be the year of the Pirates. We had a pirate birthday party for Ben this summer and Coldon was a pirate for Halloween. I decided to brush off my pirate costume this year and wear it on Halloween too.

Tami and I found a pumpkin patch here in Grand Junction. It was on 5th and White. We enjoyed picking out a pumpkin and buying it.

Tami enjoying the leaves before it gets too cold.

MY SPECIAL FRIEND JANET

When we first moved to Grand Junction 35 years ago Janet was the Primary President. I was called to be a Primary teacher so Janet was one of the first sister that I got to know.

When I had our little still born baby in 1978 I had a visitor that understood what I was going through since she had a still born baby a few years before. That was Janet.

I've always loved her and felt a kinship with her.

When I had Colon Cancer I had a phone call and it was Janet. She asked me if what I had was catching because she had just been diagnosed with colon cancer too. Again, we went through chemotherapy and understood each others fears and concerns as well as physical problems that we were going through together.

Janet also loves to scrapbook and we like to share projects we are working on.

Janet is facing another round of Chemo because her cancer has come back. This has been hard on both of us and I am there for her every step of the way. I wish I could take this away from her but at least she knows I understand. When I went to sit with her for her treatment last Tuesday, I couldn't believe that it had been only one year ago when I had my last chemo. I hope and pray that this will be her last treatment too!! Please keep her in your prayers.

WE LOVE THIS TIME OF YEAR!

The colors are so pretty and the weather is lovely. What more could we ask for.

Don picked out his pumpkin to carve. I think this time of year brings out the kid in you.

I still love to decorate our home and Mr. Pumpkin man is one of my favorite decorations.

Tami has lost a little over 30 pounds since July. I'm so proud of her. She looks wonderful as you can see.