Sometimes I Make Stuff....

I am not very creative. Oh how I wish I were. I love to look at the craft and food blogs for great ideas. And even when I follow their instructions or stumble across a good idea, I often bumble it. But every once in awhile, I do create something pretty cute. Here are a few crafts I have made in the last month.

"To Do List" Board

Bows for Brynnlee

Cards for family

Little bag for Brynnlee

Our Thanksgiving

It's hard being away from family on holidays....especially when it's your favorite. I love Thanksgiving, and this was our second we celebrated without our families. But it turned out to be a really nice day anyway.

First, Kevin and Brynnlee went on a daddy/daughter outing to an aquarium. It is one of the biggest in the world. They touched starfish and sea cucumbers, saw turtles and whale sharks, caught a dolphin show, and had ice cream for lunch. They had a fabulous time together.

Second, I was at home ALONE for many hours. It was so nice to be able to relax and get the things I wanted to done. I don't think I had ever been alone in our home before that day.

Third, we spent Thanksgiving dinner with some really fun people from our branch. The Thomson family was very generous to invite us over. We had some good laughs and a lot of great food.

I Think I'm in Love

I think I am in love.....with a machine. That's right, I am in love with my new computer. It's silly to love something that won't love me back, but it can do such wonderful things! So far, I have been able to easily finish my school-work, complete our family newsletter, print labels for mailing, watch television shows in my bedroom, and have video chats with the people I love. (That's my second new love...Skype.) And if I knew what the heck I was doing, I know I could do so much more.

Turkey Pumpkin

Brynnlee and I did a craft project today. This is what we created.

I cut out the features, and Brynnlee glued them on the pumpkin! Pretty good teamwork!

Happy Halloween

We went to our branch's trunk or treat activity where we were treated to delicious homemade chili, cornbread, and yummy desserts. I took Brynnlee around to the trunks to grab her loot while Kevin manned the car and treats. I decorated our trunk with little paper dolls dressed in Halloween costumes. I thought it turned out very cute. Brynnlee was a pumpkin this year thanks to my mom. She gave us the adorable costume last year.

Brynnlee was excited to get started!

This is our trunk decorated for visitors.










I guess she couldn't get enough!










We also went trick or treating on Kadena Air Force Base. Brynnlee was super cute when she asked for candy. And of course she said thank you!

Brynnlee saying, "Trick or treat!" with Kevin's help.










Waiting patiently for her turn....










Taking a much-needed break!










What a cute pumpkin!