Halloween 2012

 It is no secret that I don't care much for Halloween, BUT I love FALL.  These pumpkins will be on the porch until Christmas decorations are put out. 

 Aubrey made this at mutual one year.

 I saw these window stickers and thought they were appropriate for a teenager. 

Aubrey searched the dress-up container and came up with one of the best costumes we ever bought.  We certainly have gotten our money's worth with this one. 
AND YES, I will be making my hamburger/vegetable stew to off set all the candy.

3rd place at State VB

 They awarded the trophy right after the loss to Firth.  Most of the girls have tear filled eyes.  They wanted to keep  playing and winning. 

 When two courts are going we have to sit far up and the gym is noisy and a bit chaotic.

 I liked these pictures of Aubrey bouncing the VB along like a little pet. 

 Aubrey in her SERIOUS mode.

A great hit right down the line.

trip to Sioux Falls

 The view from their front room window and the rental car, a Fiat 500.  Small but kinda fun to drive. 

 Front yard.

 backyard

 view from the deck

 James playing in his usual spot.

 I am not very good at "extended arm" picture taking.  My finger covered the flash.

 James watched the Toy Story movie everyday I was there. (Not on Sunday)

It was hard for me to leave, as usual, but we will see each other in two months, at Christmas, in Arizona.

District VB

These are shots from the past few games.  Sometimes it is hard to see the ball.  We have won all our games.  Aubrey is playing great and we should make it to the State Tournament in Idaho Falls, if all goes well.

We only have one senior on the team.  The next few years of VB will be great.