Is it ridiculous that I even bother posting our pumpkin patch photos now that it's nearly Thanksgiving?
The problem is that once I get something in this Type A head of mine, I can't get rid of it. And currently, I have it in my head that I'm going to edit/post all the important events I missed during my blogging hiatus.
The biggest obstacle being that I've already forgotten most of the details since I didn't bother to blog them in a timely manner.
Ain't that the way it goes...
Unfortunately, we have a 'If you can lift it, it's yours.' policy when it comes to selecting pumpkins so Courtney Lee didn't get to bring that one home.
And Annie was much more interested in Lady Bugs than pumpkin picking.
I'm trying so hard to get more group pictures (with the self-timer.)
She got to bring home that one though.
And I don't know why I like this blurry one so much, but I do.
Josh picked a pumpkin that had grown with what looked like the letters 'V' and 'H'on it (because he calls me 'Valentine' and I call him 'Harriet'.)
Courtney Lee is sporting a hairstyle called "The Folded Braid" which happens to be my specialty.
Annie is sporting a hairstyle called, "My Mom Put Too Much Gel in my Bangs and Now They Look Crunchy" which happens to be another specialty of mine.
Annie talking about how big her pumpkin is.
And then we went on a tractor ride.
And a really nice gentleman offered to take a group shot for us.
Bless him for trying.
And a little of Josh Down's handiwork on that last one.
Stay tuned this week while I continue annoying blog readers with even more more untimely October photos.
WOW!!! I think I am going to be the first to post on your blog today...I feel like I won the lottery :) Great pics as always. I got my camera out today while my 5 yr old son was using the computer. I tried to be sneaky, but he wasn't having it. I need to go back through my folder that you handed out at your class (at Sisters in Billings, MT). I know I have forgotten more than I have remembered. Great job on your triatholon training. I started playing hockey a couple of weekends ago....well we will call it "playing hockey" but really I'm just trying to not fall and learn how to stop...baby steps! :) Glad you got your blog groove back, I love reading your stories. Well I'm off to clean the kitchen and do some more laundry....I was going to say, "Off to shovel some more snow," but I'm sure the other list of things to do is much more glamorous!
Happy Thanksgiving!
:) Cathy S.
Posted by: Cathy Swandal | November 22, 2010 at 01:44 PM
I have tons of those "we handed our camera off to someone" blurry photos. for some reason, i like those just as much! Great pictures as always!
Posted by: allison | November 22, 2010 at 04:18 PM
Love the self timer photo-love the group blurry shot. I have a few of those myself-it's hard to say no even though you pretty much know what the result is going to be.
Posted by: Kelliann | November 22, 2010 at 04:43 PM
Never untimely or annoying photos for me! I love seeing them all. Love the one of Annie running and Coley right behind her with the wheel barrow.
Posted by: Mary Ann | November 22, 2010 at 04:56 PM
Love all you share and girlfriend you are looking awesome!! Meant to say that in the post you did on your trip with your mom & sis ;) hugs from conroe, tx!
Posted by: Nancy Wyatt | November 22, 2010 at 06:04 PM
I just posted our trick or treat ones the other day!
not too behind LOL!
love these!!!!!!
tara
Posted by: tara pollard pakosta | November 22, 2010 at 06:14 PM
I have read your blog faithfully for probably a year and never commented.....until now. Crunchy bangs is the funniest thing I've read in a long time. I laughed so hard when I read that. Just had to let you know that I was thoroughly entertained even if the pictures were from October.
Posted by: Jennifer | November 22, 2010 at 06:40 PM
are you kidding me? - i am thrilled to see you back on the blog. when i pull up on my google reader - yours is the first one i read when i see new post! the tractor driver taking the blurred picture is hilarious. ya'll captures some fun memories. happy thanksgiving!
Posted by: Lori | November 22, 2010 at 06:42 PM
Love the group shots, to me, they are the most important.
Posted by: Judy Webb | November 22, 2010 at 07:21 PM
Love these pics - thanks for sharing! Pumpkin pics are my favorite . . . I get to display the ones we didn't carve for 3 more days. I can't believe how many Christmas decorations I already see out - I'm NOT ready:)
Posted by: Sharla | November 22, 2010 at 07:45 PM
yay, she is in blogging mode again!!! Love it :)
Posted by: Manon Keir | November 22, 2010 at 08:46 PM
Those pics are.....brilliant! Could you send me one of those orange pair of tights to Germany ;-) My little girl loves orange! Annie looks so cute in her dress!
Posted by: Ute L. | November 23, 2010 at 01:02 AM
lovin' annie's tights!
Posted by: pickmepam | November 23, 2010 at 06:26 AM
When I look at your photos it makes me want to purge everything in my kid's wardrobes and only buy solids and coordinating clothing.
Posted by: Kelli | November 23, 2010 at 07:49 AM
I put your advice to good use when we went to the pumpkin patch. If you can't carry it then we ain't buying it. Loving the pictures as always!
Posted by: Huyen | November 23, 2010 at 08:04 AM
Untimely or not, you are still an inspiration!
Posted by: Juel | November 23, 2010 at 08:33 AM
I absolutely love the family shot taken with the timer. I tried that and came out with a blurry mess! Courtney Lee is changing before our very eyes; she is beautiful!
Posted by: Mallory | November 23, 2010 at 08:55 AM
Loved Annie's little dress, tights, and boots!
Posted by: Joy Anslemn | November 23, 2010 at 10:14 AM
I love those pictures. Even the blurry one. Thanks for putting them out there even if it is almost Thanksgiving. I love pictures anytime and yours are always so much fun to look at. When I was a little girl I had braids and my Mom used to double the up like you did Courtney Lee's. Thanks for the memory.
I hope you and your wonderful tribe have a great Thanksgiving.
Posted by: Sara | November 23, 2010 at 01:12 PM
OMG - I laughed so hard at that last group shot! That is ALWAYS what my group shots look like! Never. fails.
Posted by: Ally | November 23, 2010 at 04:31 PM
ME TOO! Laughed at that one - same thing just happened to David and I when we were on our babymoon in San Fran. Handed the camera to someone, and the whole city is just LOVELY and in focus...can't even see us! hahahaha!
Posted by: Erika Melnychuk | November 23, 2010 at 06:16 PM
I don't care how untimely, just love looking at your photographic skills!
Posted by: celeste | November 23, 2010 at 07:15 PM
I had to LOL at the blurry out of focus one because that ALWAYS happens to me if I ask someone else to take a pic....even my family! Love your pictures as always!
Posted by: Lindsey | November 23, 2010 at 09:51 PM
I can't get over how grown up Annie is looking !! Such a sweet young lady ! You should be proud of your beautiful family.
Posted by: =^..^= | November 24, 2010 at 06:34 AM
I love the pictures of Courtney Lee. She is turning into a beautiful young lady!
Posted by: Sharesa | November 24, 2010 at 07:52 AM
i'm with you karen.. it just wouldn't be right without your trip to the p patch
Posted by: kate | November 24, 2010 at 08:26 AM
I love, love, love Annie's tights! She has the best wardrobe. The picture of Courtney Lee with the folded braids is so beautiful! Timely or not, I love looking at pictures of your beautiful family. Thanks for sharing!!! What a blessing!
Posted by: katemeri | November 25, 2010 at 10:11 AM
LOVE the family shot (with the self timer!) That's the bad thing about our awesome cameras... others are intimidated by them and rarely do you get a good shot from a stranger. :) Courtney is really looking like a young lady these days. And Annie.... wow. I thought it was just MY children that were growing like weeds! :)
Posted by: Yvonne | November 25, 2010 at 05:19 PM