It Might Be, It Could Be...

...it is! A Flying Squirrel!!!

This little fellow was hanging out in our house for the last few days. By Friday night, he was all but clawing on the kitchen closet door. Matt and Papa were at a football game, and all of his noise-making had me and Nana calling for the men folk!

Sweet little guy got one more warm night inside, but the men went to work Saturay morning. I wasn't there, but Nana was able to capture some pictures. Is he not adorable??? I kind of wish we could keep him;)

Thank you Nana and Papa for not only helping with the squirrel but for all of your help with the little ones! Frances loved her time outside...

And Kathryn and Walker enjoyed all of Nana's fun art projects...

And Matt and I enjoyed the adult company and extra sets of helping hands!

Field Trip Friday

The twins enjoyed a field trip to a local farm last Friday. I drove Walker and two of his classmates and their mothers. It was lots of fun for us mom's to chat along the way, and the kids always enjoy riding together.

This is Walker and Kathryn's first year to be in different class rooms, and wouldn't you know it, both of them tend to be buddy buddy with friends of the opposite gender? I guess that's just what they're comfortable with! Kathryn rode with one of her best guy friends and his mom, and I carted Walker and two of the girls from his class. Too funny! I love that they are still at that sweet age where gender really doesn't matter! They just love to have fun!!! And everyone's included!

My two waiting to ride the pony...

Kathryn and her classmates in the covered wagon...

And let's not forget this one....

Her new favorite thing to do...ride in her wagon. Or just sit in it for large amounts of time! That's why it's sitting in the middle of the playroom!

My Version of "Pins"

I've not joined Pinterest, so this is my version...pictures of websites taken on my iPhone. Silly, I know, but I do A LOT of web surfing, more specifically blog stalking, on my phone. When I see something I like, I simply press the home button (located on bottom front of phone) and the sleep button (top right of phone) at the same time. Voila!

It's not perfect because I don't always have the source included (like these below), but if I'm just needing the picture for a little inspiration, it sure is a quick and handy way to go back and reference something that I like.

For example, I love the mix of colors and patterns in this breakfast nook...


And what's not to love about this dining room?!?


I saw this Halloween treat bag idea last year but didn't give it a try. This just might be the year!

Put Me in the Zoo!

Walker and Kathryn participated in their school's "Zoo" this past Friday! They were so.excited. They made their own costumes, and might I say, the teachers and kiddos worked wonders with some paper bags, paint and yarn. The animals were absolutely precious! The parents, siblings, and younger classes fed the animals popcorn. Too cute!

Here's my little alligator (aka Kathryn)....



And my giraffe, Walker...

And here's Frances giving us her best growl after seeing all of the animals...

A Truckload of Fall + A Recipe

Earlier this week, I finally gathered up some pumpkins and a mum for the front of the house!

Can I say, I just LOVE this time of year!!!

But you know what I may love more than Fall? These crackers!!! Promise me you'll try them. They are made just like the popular ranch oyster crackers, but you use Cheese Its instead!

And promise me that when you do try them, that you will use the Big Cheese Its. It really does make all the difference in the world. Sorry oyster crackers, I may never purchase you again:)

Following recipe adapted from Hidden Valley Ranch Oyster Cracker recipe...

• ½ teaspoon dill weed
• 1/2 to 3/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1 box Big Cheese Its
  
• 1 packet (1 ounce) Hidden Valley® Original Ranch® Salad Dressing & Seasoning Mix
• Optional: ¼ teaspoon lemon pepper or ¼ teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

Place crackers in a gallon-size bag. Pour oil over crackers; seal bag and toss to coat.
Add dressing mix and spice; seal bag and toss again until coated. Bake on ungreased baking sheet at 250°F for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown.