6 States - 2689 miles - 38 hours 29 minutes plus food and potty breaks

Alvin and I returned a few days ago by Southwest Airlines after driving with Cody, Chelsea, Carter and Cash to their new home in Gig Harbor, Washington. This cute town is somewhere outside of Seattle.


It was a long drive but so beautiful after your left the LA area. At first you saw cotton fields, fruit trees, dairy farms and feed lots with thousands of cows. I thought of my dad - him being the farmer; he would of loved the awesome site. Then, outside of Sacramento it was rolling hills of the most beautiful fall colors. Pinks, oranges, reds, yellows and purples. Of course you have to realize that I have basically never seen the "changing seasons" so this was defnitely a site I thought breaktaking. I would recommend the ride to anyone!
Gig Harbor is a fishing town of about 6,000 and a tourist site. A beautiful place to live and visit. Here are some pictures of Cody and Chelsea's cute home. Lots of fenced in green grass for the boys to run and play.

Purses for Sale!!!

This past weekend I was in Scottsdale at a boutique selling my felted purses. I sold a good amount but still have some for the next two shows I am in. Plus, I need to get busy and make a few more to fill the gaps for those that sold.

Sunday Fun

Cody is heading back to Houston in a few days. Chelsea and the boys staying another week. Kids had fun after dinner with shaving lessons from Uncle Cody. He has a "state of the art" shaver he wanted us all to see how it works. Of course no blades invoved with the children.










They made "make believe drums" made from the playroon storage bins so they could follow the music from the wii,


and then they all ate ice cream.

Meet Bella!

Gretchen's birthday present! An 8 week old Shih Tzu. Very cute.

Meet Sophie - the new addition to the Snesko family. A sister of Bella. Tatum and Sophie on Labor Day after a swim.
The only difference of the two is Sophie has more white on her back. It will be interesting to see the differences in the two as they grow older. Bella will have quiet days and Sophie will have Chandler, Cooper and Tatum running after her daily.

Cousins Together

Cody, Chelsea, Carter and Cash came home a few days before Labor Day. Cody went back to Texas and Chelsea and the boys are headed back once "Ike" leaves Houston. Here are a few pictures of their visit.


Swimming and hanging out in the volcano!



Playing the Wii

Cash and Tatum hit it off!

Picking out their Halloween costumes

Cody and Tatum became friends.

Pa and Tatum on Labor Day.

How Old!

Just how old does one have to be to successfully play the Wii?

Tatum Snesko - age 18 months
I think she got a strike!

Funny Looking Kids!

I have always loved caricatures but never had one done for any of my children. Booths were set up all over Legoland and as I walked by each one I so wanted to have one done of Chandler, Cooper and Tatum. So, an hour before closing I finally decided to do it and each one was so good in sitting still to have it done. I think it turned out pretty good. What do you think?







And the final product!