November Fun

November was a month of great fun around

the Loyd place.  We were happy that most

of the days set aside for babysitting were

also suitable for being outdoors.

We're getting a few more days usage out

of our washing machine box.  It's a perfect

fit to convert our Li'l Tykes slide into a

two story tower of terror.  Or whatever.

Brianna gives a shy wave of greeting

from her castle fair.

This must be just the right age for Bri to

start enjoying our tire swing horsie.  Up

until now, I had to help hold her on.

Bri has a blast raking (or "sweeping," as she

calls it).  And then a rogue leaf has the nerve

to land in her hair!

It took a quick snap to catch Bri in

mid-kick.  But what's she kicking?

Grandma and Hunter don't know, either.

But it's fun to watch Bri.

And Hunter thinks swinging is even more

fun than playing in the leaves.

And part of the fun is having Grandpa

fetch the ball Hunter drops.

Whoa!  Sometimes these balls can be

a little overwhelming!

Claire and Evan both like climbing in this

snazzy canvas beach chair, a gift from our

good friend Ray.  It's just their size.

Claire: "Well, there's supposed to be room

for two, if somebody didn't hog it all."

"Grandpa, make sure you don't miss

any of my jewelry."

How many young Americans topped off

their Thanksgiving feast by climbing the

nearest magnolia tree?  Well, Claire did.

Evan: "Wow, Sis, you must be at least

18 inches off the ground!"

Caption 1: "Touchdown, Panthers!"

Caption 2: "Claire go boom."

Kitty Cat decides to spend a little quality

time with his kinfolks.  Since it's 35 outside.

Grandpa has cool videos.  Micky Mouse,

big trucks, AND airplanes.

Funny how a good video can draw a crowd.

Grandma can also draw a crowd.

But Evan's just waiting for a chance to

make a grab for Grandma's glasses.

Fall is drawing to a close, and what a

wonderful fall season it has been.  But

December can bring even more special

times and memories.  Get ready!