Chips 'n Salsa

Hi everybody. Thanks Tim for blogging and letting us know you guys are in a safe area so far. Keep us posted. I tried to comment but my computer wouldn't let me. i will keep on trying. Those fires are so aweful. I don't think we have ever seen anything like this. We are praying for everyones safety, and that the winds and all cooperate. The leaves are all changing and falling here in Carson City. My favorite time of the year. Today it is 75 degrees and absolutely lovely. I have my window near my desk at work open and the air is wonderful. This Friday night is Brandy's Halloween Party, so Bruce and I are watching Sean and Darby so Brian and Nicole can attend. I can hardly wait. I just can't get enough of those kids. Sean is starting to talk more and what a great personality he has. Darby, well she's just 2 months old, she weighs 12lbs and is just my little sweet pea. She smiles and is just starting to coo abit. I was with Cheryl and her grandbaby, Alex on Saturday, and boy does he ever coo and try to talk to you. So very cute. With those big brown eyes. We had a fun time together watching the babies, while the older kids, Sean and Taylor went to a pumpkin patch and petting zoo here in Reno. They had a great time. I remember when my kids were young, we always tried to go to grandma and grandpas in early October to visit and then go to the pumpkin patchs in Half Moon Bay. Those where some very good times. I miss that. I think the fall season just brings that all back to me. The cooler weather makes me nostalgic for the old stomping grounds. For one last Thanksgiving walk around the block at mom and dads after the dishes were done. To watch the planes take off and land from their veranda. To smell and hear the popcorn popping in the pan as dad shakes and shakes it to get all the kernels popped. The swoosh, swoosh sound of dad walking in his slipper, and moms crisp steps in the kitchen as she prepares one more meal. The unending bowl of nuts, and dad begging us to eat them. Persimmon cookies and mom's turkey dressing. I could go on and on. Hey, what do you remember?? Also, who's all coming for Thanksgiving? I have the puzzle out already. Its a good one. I will even get some nuts. Ha!! I hope you all can come, the more the merrier. Lots of love. Terrie XOXOXOXO