These shots were all taken on a recent beautiful fall day. Amelia and I hiked up a valley close to home. It was about a 2 hour climb up the valley and I have to admit I was sweating!!! It's not like it used to be.....but better in a lot of ways. The blue berries were almost gone due to frost but Amelia found some to feet to Piper. Luckily Amelia sleeps well in the backpack so the hike wasn't as long for her as it was for me.

We went to the Palmer fair last week and met up with our friend's Sandra, Jason and baby Allan. The kids had a blast with the animals, although Amelia didn't care for the cows. Chickens and rabbits were her favorite.

she is pictured here with a 600+ pound pumpkin. the record is over 1000 pounds but we had a cold, wet summer. Maybe I'll try pumpkins in the greenhouse next year.....

Just a few shots of Amelia and some of her friends. The wagon is a big hit this summer, I found it at the dump,...one man's trash is another's treasure!

Amelia and Rachel like to play dress up..They are either carrying around cell phones and shopping bags or pretending to shoot squirrels with a stick as their gun!!! Cantwell girls for sure.

Amelia acquired this horse, "Black Beauty" is it's name. She could ride for hours!!! No fear!

Lance was clearing some land to dig gravel out for our driveway and Amelia wanted to jump in the back-hoe. She loves "big trucks".....