Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving in Paoli 2009

Let the games begin!

Warming by the fire.

Daddy Dave oversees the festivities. Mitchman and Ashton taking in some Cowboys football

Cute girls!!

Karen hard at work.


Kyle's pal for the day

Thanksgiving 2009

Ava was exhausted after the big day!

Most of the Riley family

Everyone in vacation-planning mode

Megan had the dumplings under control

More Thanksgiving 2009

What a great looking family!

The argyle bunch

Why are you holding ham, Megan?

Look at the mashed potatoes on that plate! He's a Foster for sure!

Playing with little Ava

Purdid!!

Keepers of the dog

What a turkey deep fried in peanut might look like.

if I don't watch the toss does it count?

a fire pit @ a tailgate? someone pinch me!

IU- PURDUE Tailgate 2009

Beautiful day for a tailgate!

What is a tailgate without tossing a few bags?
Greg getting ready to go to work

THE Party Animals

What happened to the cheese dip?

Ava's very 1st tailgate

Smokin'

Masters of the Universe... (at least of the tailgate)

Look! It's this week's two birthday girls!!

Happy birthday, Barb!

You're Invited!

Thanksgiving Gathering

We'll be getting together at 208 N. Gospel on Thanksgiving Day. We'll plan to eat sometime in the early afternoon, but come any time! Tutu is making her usual dishes - the turkey, dressing, pork loin, and pies. I'm doing the chicken and dumplings, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, and pecan pies. Any and all other dishes are welcome! Looking forward to seeing everyone then!

Happy Birthday to Jenna!!

rake & run

The Rileys spent the day raking leaves. First, we tackled our own yard. Then, we joined the junior highers from church and raked multiple blocks of yards in Plainfield! Wish we could have headed down to B-ton to rake the Holland Drive house, but I hear Daddy Dave took care of it today anyway!

Meet Ava

Ava, a Jack Russell/rat terrier mix left her Amish farm to join our family. She's a precious little pup with a sweet and playful personality. Unfortunately, Henry has been anything but sweet and playful with her! They do best together when they are outside; he seems to be overly protective of David inside! She cuddled all night with Megan who took her outside at about 1:30 and slept all night until I took her out at 7:00 this morning. No accidents so far! If she's anything like Henry was, she'll be housebroken in about a week! She's already met many family members - Hannah, Tutu, Carrie, Joe, Emily, Katie, Kyle, and Grandma and Papa and she did just fine. Maybe coming from an Amish family prepared her for a big family!

Christmas in Chicago!

LADIES: We are in the valley of decision.

December 11-13, Embassy Suites, Downtown Chicago

Who wants to add historic photos of the City of Chicago? ? ? ? ?

Reservations are filling up fast!

It's most fun if EVERYONE goes!!!

HaLlOwEen 2009

Picture #1: Katie and Claire (aka "Wilbur and Rose Schwartz" - I'm not sure how they came up with those names!)
Picture #2: Kyle Sparrow, Katie "Wilbur" Schwartz, Bat Girl Emma Craw, Olympic Swimmer Halle Dolan, Lionness Jenna Dolan, and Zebra Michael Dolan (on the ground)