This weekend the Santa Ana Winds were roaring through southern california, bringing much distruction. This is what we saw from the backyard. There was a time when we couldn't even see blue sky.

One of the highlights of going to Circleville in October is to go to the Pumpkin Festival. It is held in Downtown Circle and people come from far and wide to see it. The day was beautiful and we had alot of fun. I saw the largest pumpkin weighing in at 1375 lbs. Then the largest pumpkin pie, which I was told is fed to the hogs after the show is over. i also had the priviledge to meet Marlane kennedy, the author of Me and the Pumpkin Queen, which is about the Circleville Pumpkin Show.



The largest pumpkin !

Are we having fun yet????? This doesn't look like a football game!

How about this for Thanksgiving?

Fried Bologna??

How about Pickles ??

Well this trip ended on October 20, I went back to California and Gary went on to Houston. It was an absolutley wonderful time. Can hardly wait to go back.....

This made us all laugh Gary begging !

Back row: Robbie, Gary, Dorothy, Karen, Allison

Front row: Anne, Miranda, Bobby behind Anne, Carl & Jason (Allison's Husband)

MMMMMMMMmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

Yes, he blew them all out

Happy Birthday to you,

Happy Birthday to you,

Happy Birthday dear Dad, Grandpa

Happy Birthday to you !!!

88 Years Young

On October 15 we took a walk down memory lane with a visit to family in Circleville Ohio. It had been over 15 years since I was there. Everyone welcomed us with open arms and lots of stories!
What a true blessing they all are!

Gary and his mom ( He is the apple of her eye)

Gary & his Mom with Karen & Robbies Daughters, Anne and Allison and Anne's children, Bobby & Miranda

Gary with his Mom and Dad along with Aunt Eileen and Aunt Sarah

Gary & his Mom with his Uncle Charles and Aunt Sarah

Here he is with his Mom & Dad , Aunt Sarah, Harry & Linda While ( Tom & Linda were in NY)