The word invite has been used a lot in our house lately - the kids have been invited to a couple of birthday parties, we've talked about wedding invitations and just yesterday mailed shower invitations for Aunt Karen and Uncle Scott.
Yesterday afternoon, we stopped for a funeral procession to pass. The kids asked whose funeral it was. Then Aubree asked if it was for Mr. C (An extended family member that passed away on Thursday.) I told her that his funeral was on Sunday. In all seriousness Aubree says, "Are we invited?" I wanted to answer her respectfully but she really caught me off guard with her question, I had to pause and keep my grins to myself. Then, I explained that there were some events you were invited to attend and others, like funerals, that normally you can just attend out of respect without an invitation.
I actually did some 'deep' cleaning during the last few weeks in preparation. And caused a leak!! Newman found it just as guests were starting to arrive. 
Mom and Bride to Be!!
We had a wonderful Thanksgiving. What other day do you get to eat three desserts??
And this is how they fill their time!!
I've always loved this picture of Bryce's hands and Grandma's hands.
Thanksgiving 2006 with Grandma and Grandpa.
Aubree and Daddy
Sunday afternoon hike at the lake
This seemed to be the best way to pick up the shells so no one had to get wet or fall in. 
Bryce receiving his Bobcat Patch at Cub Scouts
Tie Dying t-shirts at our 4-H meeting
Fall Festival with Homeschool group at Warehouse. Donut eating game. She was so funny trying - I think she got one little bite. But then she got to finish the donuts!
Donut Face!
Our Cinderella!!
Our Pirate!!
They had a blast at the Fall Festival at church. Bryce played games and accumulated a lot of candy. Aubree went back and forth between the big slide and jumping castle.
We finally got her to change clothes. And she got her face painted. She picked these out (she has a puppy dog on the other side.) 
