Back in August I started noticing that the trees had already started turning colors here. Doesn't this seem too soon? I can't remember another year when they started changing so early! This maple tree next door to my parents' house is already at its peak.
My parents had us all up this past Sunday for boating and a barbeque. This was the first time I had been up to their house all summer since Father's Day. Of course I had to take some photos of my nieces and nephew before returning my dad's camera back to him.....
For as long as she has been around, Miss Bianca LOVES to wear sunglasses. Little stinker knows she is adorable! (And doesn't her mama look beautiful in this pic too?)
Bennett was totally out of his element on the boat. Unlike his usual busy self, he just sat there immobile, chilling on the boat!
This "I don't know what to do" look on his face is priceless!
Bennett DID help grandpa drive the boat for awhile
and so did Beebs
Me and Jeff
I was teasing Jeff about his baby "mustache" and made him pose for a close-up. What a funny guy, this king of the Funny Video Search. (Have you checked it out yet?) He is also "pretty much the only guy in the entire world who knows how to ______" (Only Jeff can fill in that blank with the special technological things he is able to do! LOL) PS Does teasing your baby brother ever get old????!!!
After a delicious meal of smoked turkey, twice baked potatoes, corn on the cob, salad and grandma's homemade apple pie, we took the girls down to the boat to do some fishing.
How cute are they?
Annika with one of her fish....
My grandparents were up for dinner as well and I guess I forgot to take pictures with them. Hopefully I will see them again before they head home to AZ in a few weeks.
It was a great day at the lake, I hope everyone else enjoyed their weekend also!
love the fall colors, and nice pictues of the outing
Posted by: kaye | September 09, 2009 at 09:54 AM
Looks like you guys had fun. I heard on the news yesterday that the trees are changing color earlier but it's not because it's time to. It's because the trees are stressed out due to lack of water this season and that's what's causing the early change.
Posted by: Dana Leigh | September 09, 2009 at 12:40 PM
Our trees are starting to turn as well - our neighbors front tree has a single shock of yellow among the still-green leaves. I suspect it has something to do with the much cooler nights we have been having - my heat has been kicking on in the morning!
Love the pictures of your day on the lake - looks like everyone had a wonderful time!
Posted by: Nicole | September 09, 2009 at 01:11 PM
Someone at work mentioned the trees starting to turn already. I haven't noticed it as much as your photo shows, but yes, they are starting.
Great shots on the boat.
Posted by: Robyn | September 09, 2009 at 03:56 PM
Great pics! That tree is gorgeous!
Posted by: Adrienne | September 09, 2009 at 06:48 PM
WOW, you folks seems to have had a great time. That fish caught in the last image should be the icing on the cake.
Posted by: Thomas | September 09, 2009 at 11:01 PM
Love the way the sun is reflected in Miss Bianca's sunglasses!
Posted by: MJ | September 10, 2009 at 02:56 PM
I loved this series Kirsti, it felt a little like being right there with you. So he's your baby brother eh? He's cute! That meal sounds delicious and I loved the picture of Beebs and her grandpa!! Have a great weekend Kirsti!
Posted by: Jientje | September 13, 2009 at 01:36 PM
Jeff is technically my baby brother, but he isn't the baby boy you see in
the picture, that is my nephew Bennett! Jeff is 28 years old :)
Posted by: Kristi S (sweetsauer) | September 14, 2009 at 07:21 AM