Fall Festivities

We spent a few days at my parent's house last weekend. It was nice to spend some time with them. My Grandma's garage needed to be re-roofed so that was our big project.

Esteban enjoyed working with Aaron on the roof. He considers himself an experienced roofer since he helps Aaron up there any chance he gets.

They figured out a great way to get the supplies up on the roof. Yes, that is my Dad driving the backhoe. Yes, he just had back surgery a few weeks ago. He's not one for laying around. That's just how he is.

Vanessa and I were watching from the ground when she decided she wanted to be up on the roof. I took her to the ladder thinking she would go up three rungs and change her mind. (This is Vanessa. I should have known better.) Well, it's no surprise, she went all the way up on the roof. She had no fear at all which made me even more nervous. I kept a tight hold on her the entire time (much to her dismay). After a while of me being nervous enough for both of us, I made her get down. She spent the rest of the day teasing me, "Ha, Ha. Mommy's a scaredy cat." She informed me she wants to be a "roofer girl" when she grows up. Another career choice.

After the work was done, we had a fall party. My mom had the kids help her make homemade donuts. (Delicious!) She loves to spoil the kids with treats when we visit. That's just how she is.

We had a donut eating contest. The hitch: the kids couldn't use their hands. Esteban figured out is was easier to knock the donut down and eat it off the floor. (Doesn't that sound sanitary?)

Vanessa wasn't about to stop even when her donut was gone.We also made some 3D paper ghosts and decorated Halloween cupcakes. (FYI - I love candy corn and a season's worth night.) Anyway, we had a great time and it was a nice weekend.