November, so far...

From Charlie earlier today: "I really miss Grandma and Papa far, far away! I don't know why I can't go to their house."

Me: "They live too far. Why didn't you say hi to Grandma when she called this morning?"

Charlie: With a glum look, "I really miss them, you bet I do." The cold weather has arrived! We're looking forward to the holidays. The boys are (mostly) having fun with each other.
Last week Charlie told me he wanted to make pumpkin pie. He's my good little helper in the kitchen. So, we made it, and he liked it! But, he doesnt' like cool whip or whipped cream.

Adam liked it, too!
On November 18th my brother Dan and his wife Ashley had their first little baby. Her name is Presley Ray, and we LOVE her already!



In this picture with Papa, Presley's wearing the little hat that I knit for her. Super cute!

While Chalrie and Adam were watching Grandma's snow globe, it was REALLY snowing outside. They had to go out and make tracks in Grandma and Papa's new snow!

Another Funny Conversation...

Charlie: "I wish I could have a real kitar, just like Dada."

Me: "When you're bigger you can have a real guitar."

Charlie: "How big do I have to be?"

Me: "Maybe when you're as big as Tanner."

Charlie: "When am I going to grow? It's taking forever?

Me: "You're growing all the time. You're getting bigger every day. You can't grow up too fast, it will make me sad."

Charlie: "Don't worry Mom, when I'm this big (holding his hand above his head) I will still be your baby."

Me: "Thanks, Charlie"

Charlie: "And, when I'm big like Tanner, I'll still be your big boy."

Me: "Ohhh, thanks, Char. That's sweet."

Charlie: "And, when I'm really big like Dada, you can still make me lunch." (Said with a super sweet little smile.)

A Halloween Preview...more to come

We had a super spooky Halloween! Charlie was a Skeleton Pirate, and Adam was a shark. The night before Halloween we had the annual Ray Family Halloween Party, and on Halloween we trick or treated with Libbie, Kelton, Brennan, and Kaden. It was all a lot of fun, and the candy was plentiful!