Newest Hobby

I had to throw this one in first; my only decorating for Thanksgiving I plan to do (plans could change). Actually I was trying to clear off the table, and I needed a place for the 3 pumpkins Daryl rescued from someone's trash. Also a good excuse to clean off the China cabinet that happens to accrue a lot of stuff. The leaf behind the middle pumpkin blew into the yard a couple of weeks ago when the "boys" were outside. They had fun catching it. It didn't come from any tree in our yard.

I decided it was time to introduce Little Daryl to his birthday present (from last year) from Aunt Leandra--just in time for his 3rd birthday. I felt he was finally ready for it. We spent most of Friday morning playing with his "play dough." The only problem, he likes someone to play with him, and it can be frustrating when I have lots to do. It will be a non-TV alternative for cold winter days. Thanks Aunt Leandra!

Posing for the camera.

Random shots

An unlisted use for the wok: a TV seat for a toddler.

Trying on Daddy's shirt, and asking for the camera.

Daddy was having fun with a penny

Mowing the lawn

Vegging out with a coke in Uncle Joe's chair.

Night on the Town

Enjoying ice cream at our city's "night on the town" this past summer. Actually, Daddy had to eat Daryl's ice cream. He was more interested in the chips.

In the jumping bed. The only reason he was interested was because it was a tiger. He mostly sat down and let the others bounce him.

Riding on the "trackless train" with Daddy.

The highlight of his evening; he didn't want to get out.

Are you happy now, Granny? Sorry to keep you so long waiting.

My Little Artist

A few days ago, I saw Little Daryl drawing on his drawing board. Later when I was cleaning up, I found this on it:


he even drew smiley faces an a couple of the balloons ("a-noons").

It's the thought that counts

One morning, we were planning to run some errands. I was outside hanging up laundry, when my boys came to the back porch. Daddy had dressed Daryl in the outfit pictured below.

I, of course had to change it, despite Daddy's protests. It may be cute, but people would blame me, and I'm sure enough people question my intelligence. Besides, the shorts were "pjs." We did see one of my former college profs while out, and Daryl complained about how she missed seeing him in his "cute outfit."

Father's Day Weekend

We spent Father's day weekend at Daryl's parents house to see one of Daryl's brothers and family who were visiting. Daryl's dad is showing off a father's day gift (a shirt to match his hat).

Daryl III, Jonathan, Jacob, and Benjamin watering Granny's garden with water guns.

Little Daryl, bonding with Grandpa.

Little Daryl lounging with cousin Rachel, and Uncle Jonathan.

Uncle Jeremiah using his wet mane to defend himself against the water guns.

Aunt Leandra' Graduation

Daryl, the elder's sister (Leandra) graduated from high school recently. Showing off the hard earned diploma with niece Camryn.

Daryl, the aged, Raymond, Janet, Rodger, and Stephen at the reception.

We celebrated at a nearby Ci Ci's pizza. Leandra made her dress, and the one her Mum is wearing.

Daryl, the younger, enjoying Uncle Stephen and a high bouncer ball.

Janet, Leandra, Camryn, Jeremiah, and Kevin coming from Ci Ci's.