Busy Weekend

Jill's face paint from the carnival. She is a dalmation!

Jill and Cory

Jill's Cheerleading Team

It was a very busy weekend. Big celebration in Karin and Alan's neighborhood. Carrollwood's 50th Anniversary. There was a lakeside party Friday night with jazz music and torches by the lake and food from Carabbas. There was Jill's cheerleader showcase, a children's carnival in the park, an art show and a concert with my favorite band, Crossfire, on Saturday night along with my friends Peggy and Joyce and Karin and Alan. There was so much to do that I stressed out trying to get it all done and the only pictures I have are of Jill and her dad. Mia was so cute with a butterfly on her cheek and a red balloon, but the camera was in the car. Mia's grandma, Lee, came along, too, with Jaime, Sean, Jill and Jonah.

Anyway, the weather is perfect and there is a football game this afternoon, though the likelihood of a Bucs win is nil. Thanks and love and apologies to all my good friends. They know why.

I met a local celebrity at the art show. Jim Mason, who helped produce among others, a Peter, Paul and Mary platininum (I think) album. He also wrote their song, "I Dig Rock and Roll Music" and the bridge to the "Wedding Song". He has a CD for sale with a song about living in Carrollwood. I really liked it. I am hoping to get him together with Cory. Here is a link to his website. http://www.jimmasonproductions.com/

UPDATE: THE BUCS WON AND WON BIG. NEW YOUNG QUARTERBACK. GREAT GAME!

Pumpkin Patch

Jill, Cory and Steph at the Pumpkin patch across from their house.

Here are Jonah, Jill and I at the same pumpkin patch. You might want to turn down the sound a little. I wish I had an "off" button on my mouth in real life sometimes! P.S. I think the kids were chewing some kind of blue candy. Their lips and teeth look a little weird.

Little Halloween House video

Cute.

Happy Halloween!

Vannon, Connor and Jonah. It was so blazing HOT that the big kids vowed no masks next year. Just bloody, gory make up. Jaime's family were all sick, but managed to make it out for a few hours of trick-or-treating. Mia had a great time. Jill was with her mother. They were going to dress up in white and be angels.

Halloween History

Grandma and Jill

Joyce and Darlene at Karin's house

Mia - 2008

Jill - 2008

Jonah behind the bloody mask at Karin's house

Nick and Mia Trick-or-Treating

Jaime (with crutches) and Mia - 2007

Jaime, Mia, Jill and Jonah - 2007

Halloween pictures from years past. Just a teaser for this year.

beautiful fall Sunday

Daniel, Sean and Borseth

Jonah and Connor

Mia with sandwich

Picnic

Trick or Treat

Sunday was a beautiful fall day. The Buc's lost to the Patriots in London. Jaime and family had a picnic in the park. On Monday, Mia arrived all dressed up and began playing with the Halloween decoration. Just enjoying this beautiful weather. Jonah is having fun playing football at the park after school and last week the coach gave him a KID OF THE WEEK certificate.

Pumpkins! Happy Halloween!

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