catch up!

Santa will def be bringing a new operating system/laptop to this very very good girl. Our iPhoto a total shambles for 2 months! Joel is slowly bringing things out from the weeds. Here are a few more recent moments:

After zero deliberation, our impromptu trip to Claires (fun faux jewelry store) ended with pierced ears! I had promised 7th bday, after endless begging and informative nagging (so-and-so has HER ears pierced). I decided a random day off of school just as special. Now you know what to get her for xmas! She was really excited. REALLY excited, with eyes almost popping out of skull for anticipation of the 'shot', but no tears, big smiles. She picked a pale blue/aquamarine stone, which matches her eyes. I think pretty. Joel not so enthused. Make-up is off limits "until she is 30"


Friends in a box!

Joel's bday. He rec'd a bbq smoker (hence the large box), and we cooked up a giant brisket (thank you for the gift of meat, Liz! The way to our hearts- food). My mom & dad gave us assorted deluxe wood chips and a couple of great cookbooks, so expect a few smoked meals coming your way.


Drama Queen. Le Artiste. Curious Cat.





Fall leaf-ing
The skeleton: "heeeeey. how YOU doin?"





Halloween!