Halloween 2013

Happy Halloween

Halloween art.  I love Jacob's drawings.

This year's costume in construction.  It took 2 weeks to finish.

These Jack-o-Lantern oranges have been on my to do list for years.  Finally had time to make them this year.

Getting ready for trick or treating.

Jacob had to rely on the kindness of strangers as he could not bend his arms or legs.

It was a great Halloween this year.  Jacob's costume was a big hit and he was happy.  I am looking forward to the next holiday.

The Smitten Kitchen Cookbook

Plum Poppy Seed Muffins

When I picked up The Smitten Kitchen Cookbook, I wanted to make everything inside.  The book starts out with breakfast, so I am going to bake my way through the book.  So far the first recipe was a hit.  

The Time Machine

Jacob read The Time Machine by H.G. Wells for school this year.  Part of their project was to make a time machine.  This is what Jacob came up with.  I neglected to take a picture of it before it went to school, it now has some ware and tear.  In true Jacob style he wanted to include a working part.  He and Michael put in a battery powered switch that turned the wheel in the back. 

Happy Birthday Thea

We celebrated Thea's birthday at 3 Squares Cafe in Venice.

We enjoyed the Oktoberfest menu with items ending in wurst.

Thea asked for and enjoyed her spice cake.  Looks like Jacob was having a good time too.

Happy Belated Birthday, Thea.