Fall fun activities

Last weekend was a busy one for our family. On Sunday we woke up early to visit with the other families that went to China with us 11 years ago. Yes, 11 years ago we were in China waiting to adopt our daughter along with 2 other families. Each year we get together around this time to celebrate family day and get all the kids together for some fun. One of the families graciously hosts our gathering at their house each year.


Each year goes by so fast. Its nice sharing the stories of the year and seeing how much each child has grown.

On Monday, Columbus Day, we were off early to King Richard's Faire in Carver MA. The girls were excited about dressing up but tired from our busy Sunday and late night return.





Our knight for the joust was the obnoxious one though he did well in his fighting. The food was expensive and its amazing how fast the money goes with the games and five kids. The kids did enjoy the mud pit show but lets hope they don't repeat any of the words we hope they didn't understand.

Tree chickens ...

Yes, we were chickenless for nearly a month but shortly after my last post five chickens found their way to our home via some friends. They seemed to settle in nicely and enjoyed our little pen and chicken house. But one evening not a chicken was to be found. I searched the yard while my daughter hunted around the pen. After almost giving up we found them up in the trees surrounding the pen. Now its a regular event and I am determined to clip their wings soon when I can corral them and an assistant to help. I suppose because I hate doing it I am procrastinating a bit on this chore.



The girls have all adjusted well to school. Highschool is no longer a scary place and second grade and middle school is just fine too. My youngest is "composing" a Halloween song on the piano and has devoted hours of time doing this project. Of course we are the hostage audience to hear this song repeated note by slow note as the song is added to measure by measure. I do love her enthusiam though!

In my shop I am working oh so hard on my custom work and am just getting around to listing all my hand built pottery and chickens that I made earlier this last summer. I am taking a class on wheel work which I have only limited experience on so I am really overloading my time now. I will be working late into the evenings I imagine.
I do want to share a few photos of my latest birds too...