Nature in the Neighborhood

The deer came out to eat some of the neighbors' grub:

Weekend at the Apple Orchards, October 3, 2009

It was off to Weston to 3 Apple Orchards and then the Weston Apple Fest:

First stop Weston Red Barn -they had sponsors as scarecrows:


















Then off to Vaughn Orchards:

Dad was Johnny Appleseed and Mom, Desiree and I were the apples. This is also where I had my one splurge on the apple donut fritter (sooooooo good)





















Then to Alldredge:
Barn animals, mums and pumpkins.

Branson, September 5-7, 2009

Always stop at Osceola Cheese on the way to Branson!

The main trip purpose of the Branson trip was to see my friend Melissa who was in town from Texas. It was a great reunion as we haven't seen each other for a very long time. I also met her nephew and family:

Then the trip turned in to a girl's trip where we went shopping and Desiree went to Build-A-Bear:

View from the Chateau (we did not stay there - only a visit):

I couldn't resist purchasing this $400 Glasswork piece for only $100:

New Carpet August 22, 2009

This weekend I had the final flooring in my house replaced with new carpet. The hallway with two closets, master bedroom and closet and spare bedroom and closet. It took 7 hours of installation but I am super excited and still don't want to walk on it.

Aubrey's 3rd Birthday Party August 16, 2009

This year I was in town for my friend Nicole, daughter's birthday. She is a bit of a tom boy and loved her fishing pole and tackle box along with her Handy Manny tool set (already wearing). She also loved her birthday cupcake. I also got to hold the newest edition to the family Kylie.

Mr. and Mrs. Rusty Kugler August 1, 2009

Congratulations to my cousin Megan! Her love of unicorns and his love of giraffes.

Win for KC Women Triathlon August 1, 2009

I went with my coworker Leslie to the Win for KC Women Triathlon to cheer on the participants (of course). My friend Sara also participated.