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Mommy sent me a really cute picture to my cell phone.  I must point out that my cell phone is NOT a smart phone - so downloading pictures to my computer is rather onerous and I don't do it often.  But....

.... I found some older ones that were too cute to keep to myself, and I felt the need to share with you!  Here is last year's Hallowe'en picture - adorable or what!?!  I also found....

......... successful first-ever attempt at going fishing with Daddy!  Daddy insisted it was beginner's luck, but I'm pretty sure it was skill!  Also from this summer...........

........ was this cute photo of Poppa at the park with the little boys.  All three of them appear to be having a good time.

Here is Munchie - chilling out with his tablet and some friends.....

.......... and checking out his new bunk beds.  Munchie claimed the top one and decided he would allow Curtie to sleep in the bottom one.  It made me a little nervous when I saw them, but apparently they have worked out just fine!

Curtie was never fond of swinging (unlike Munchie who loved it from the time he was old enough to sit in a swing!), but since his big brother pushed him gently - he has learned to love it.

This one was also taken about a year ago.  The boys were visiting Aunt Melissa and got fixed up as clowns and scared Uncle Craig - who doesn't like clowns at all.  From left to right: Munchie, Uncle Craig, Curtie and Cousin Reese.

Sometimes Mommy and Daddy do strange things with Curtie's hair........... but no matter how I look at it, this is one darn cute picture!

This is a picture taken after a trip to the dollar store on a rainy day when Mommy wanted to get something done.  The boys are painting Easter eggs - I don't have a picture of the finished eggs though?

I just love this pic of little Curtie taking very good care of his baby.  He's going to be a great Daddy some day!

Naturally - I have to include the pictures of the little guys heading to the school bus stop in the morning.  Munchie has longer legs than Curtie.............

...... but eventually he waited for him to catch up.  They are both enjoying school.  Curtis is having fun in Junior Kindergarden, and Munchie is learning to read and write - he is doing really well, and that is exactly what he wants to learn!

Finally - here is one more picture from the Day of the Leaves which took place at Poppa's house recently- yep they are definitely cuties!

Hallowe'en

I'm so pleased!!!  Mommy sent me some pictures from Hallowe'en.  First....

Four pumpkins were transformed in clever Hallowe'en decorations.

Then, two little boys got ready for trick or treating.

When the costumes had been donned - Sonic the Hedgehog and a very handsome Superman....

....... grabbed their loot bags and set off to gather some treats!

Later....

......... after a couple of weeks had gone by

.......... we received some visitors!  You probably recognize Buster and Friend and Big Buster....... they are joined by Broggy and Hounddog and Sam.  Sam always lives at our house, but the rest of the gang all live with Munchie!  Yes, Mommy came with the boys for a visit - and Munchie brought all of his bears with him!  Daddy had to go to Gramma's house - so we got the rest of the family!  As you already know, Poppa has been really busy raking and disposing of leaves for the last month.... and he was still doing that when the boys arrived.

It wasn't long before he had some helpers!  You will notice that Mommy is helping too!

We lost Munchie for a while - and Curtis wasn't very helpful - he wanted Poppa to drive the tractor and move the trailer ............but...........

... But with some help from Mommy we discovered a mound of leaves that moved around!

..... and soon we had two little boys again!

Poppa decided to follow the lead of our other neighbours and started this wonderful method of disposing of the collected leaves.  So he pulled the trailer - full of leaves and two little boys with two buckets....

........ where he received some excellent help..........

The littel boys started putting leaves into the buckets

Munchie even put his gardening gloves on!

He filled his buket to the brim.

And carried it over to the edge of the trailer.

And then helped Poppa carry it to the fire.

While Mommy kept a close watch on Curtie while he was dumping his bucket.  The day was a great success - and Poppa got his leaves raked up!  Afterwards we went in for some homemade macaroni and cheese which turned out to be a great success!  It was a great visit and we were happy they had come!

Short Visit

Poppa and I went to Munchie's for a quick visit just after his birthday, to take him a present.  We weren't there very long...........

...........but we bundled the bears into their coats, since the weather had turned chilly, and off we went.  When we arrived.......

........ Mommy was working.  Soon, it was time to meet the boys as they came off the school bus.  I forgot to take my camera (we walked up - it's only a couple of blocks).  But I could hear Munchie shouting "Poppa" long before I could see him.  Both boys ran to Poppa for a hug.  After we arrived......

.......... Munchie got wrapped up in the TV and ......

..... Curtie started searching for toys so Poppa would play with him.  When Daddy arrived home Munchie opened his presents and then we had supper.  As soon as supper was finished we headed home again so we wouldn't have to be driving in the dark.

Things to Do in the Fall

Poppa has gone to work on Kev-Inn's lot.  He took...........

........ Squeegie with him and Johnny (who usually sits on my bed as an ornamentj) wanted to go too!  It is rather chilly out today, so Johnny had to borrow a jacket from Taffy - and is now demanding his own jacket - we'll see.  Mommy,,,,,,,,,,

........... grabbed a cup of coffee the other day, and seemed to think that was a good thing to have in-hand while picking apples!  Hmmmm.  Of course.........

........... Daddy helped Munchie pick some for his bag, and.......

......... then Curtie had a turn.  I love Curtie's shoes!  I don't know if there were any apples left on the trees when they were finished, but............

.............. I'm pretty sure they had a good time!  Oh yes..........

............. this is Little Curtie on his very first day of Junior Kindergarten - doesn't he look handsome!?  I'm told he is loving school and goes happily most days.  Poppa & I went for a lovely drive recently.

The leaves are showing their fall colours - and we enjoyed them as we made our way to........

......... the dump, where Poppa disposed of plant detritus he harvested while cleaning up the yard for the year.  The dump is located in a rural location.........

....... in a valley and the view from there was really pretty.  I borrowed from a page in Uncle Shaun's photography guide,  I included the big truck in the edge - I liked the contrast between the scenery and the equipment.  On our way back to town.........

........ the fall displays were just as nice, but we drove a little faster since.........

......... this big truck was right on our tail and we weren't taking any chances - he was bigger than Monster (Poppa's truck).  As we got closer to town........

.......... we were still seeing lots of autumn colours - and also a lot more traffic!  The drive was nice and I was glad I had gone along!  Of course, knitting is also an enjoyable thing to occupy one's time when the weather turns chilly............

........... so I have started a new project - but more on that later.

Now We Are Six....

...........is a book written by A.A. Milne and is a story about Winnie the Pooh.  Today it is a very good story.......

.......... Yesterday, October 10th, our little Munchie turned six!  He can read stories from the books at school, he can draw.........

........ pictures..........see the bear in the window holding two hearts!  We received a package in the mail the other day - from Munchie - which included this little vignette along with.....

........... a portrait of Poppa & me (Poppa has his glasses on and a cap!)......... as well as........

........ a couple of others which included Squeegie, Taffy & Blacky (his bear).  As you can see, they are now on display in the Fridge Art Gallery!  HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Poppa's little man!  We wish you all the best and we will see you soon!  We love you Munchie!