what to do with lots of apples

Meme left these apples and they were going to go bad. So what does one do with apples? Make applesauce!!

18 apples made 4 pints.....not a lot. But tasty, might have to have some for a snack right now!

the official last

Due to unforseen circumstances, Streators last football game of the season was heading towards a forfeit by the opposing team. Knowing that, we headed to Morris to see their last game of the 09 season.
Cole and Braden spent most of the second half digging for worms....Cole was keeping them "in my pocket, mom!"

Finley fell walking to the stands. Her hands were in her pockets...couldnt catch herself and now has a nasty looking nose....

the crew that was there after the game

Mallory was there....she needs a new hat Kari, the thing kept sliding up her head. She must be blessed with the same genes our kids have!!

Meme hanging with her grandaughters

Grandad and his grandkids!! We've had a blast Grandad!

spider song

Finley's new song....

Im a little spider, watch me spin. I'll let you be my dinner, I'll let you come in.

When I spin a web to hold you tight. I'll gobble you up in one big bite!

adventure with a semi truck

Mr. Kane's Nephew Joe (so Sean and Shannons Cousin) is in Galesburg for business reasons. He happens to be a truck driver and drives the mail currently from Galesburg to Des Moines. He came over this weekend while Steve/Shannon and Co. were in town to visit. He only has his "rig" here in town, so he comes over in it. All of us, except Meme and Grandad, have never seen the inside of a semi-truck so we of course HAD to check it out.....


Barely as tall as the tires
climbing in....with assistance

hanging out in the street while the kids were jumping on the bed and switching EVERY switch

we were there too.....

mayhem inside

"drivin" and Shannon dismounting....

getting ready to go for a ride...we think Joe is hiding

heading out. Joe took them around town and let them all honk the horn.....they had a BALL!!

fun with cake

I made this the messy way....didnt trim the layers....and didnt have enough frosting.....ut boy was it cool to see and was YUMMY!!


Kane, the Next Iron Chef, decorated the cake for me!!

Oddly enough, all the kids had a different favorite color.....but they all tasted the same!

another "last"

Sean's Mom and Dad are both retiring at the end of this school year. Mrs. from being the media specialist/librarian at Streator High School and Mr. from being the football coach/athletic director for Streator High School. For the last 18 football seasons, I have watched Coach Kane in some capacity. Our Fall is dedicated to travelling somewhere to watch his team battle another. I, have only been a part of 18 seasons.....almost HALF of his career.....40 years. Coach Kane has been a Head Coach for 40 football seasons. This is his last year and we went to his last Home game this past week.....
I apologize for the photos...I took my crappy camera due to the weather and it has a horrible flash for night images. It wasn't the outcome the Bulldogs were hoping for, however I am glad we went. I cannot imagine what is rolling around in Mr. Kanes head...what he will do on Sunday nights when he normally has to get back to work. Even better, Mrs. Kane. To be able to watch the football game as a "spectator" and not as someone involved, or with something at stake, or having to hear the comments of others. Bittersweet I am sure.


couple of hams....

proud daughter

The ENTIRE Sterling team hollered at Coach Kane and stopped him on the field. The ENTIRE team shook his hand......nice touch, class acts.

I, for one, Mr. Kane will really miss having someone to root for!!!!!!! It has been fun talking about the upcoming season, how practices/players are going, wearing school colors, and cheering you on!! However, you deserve some time to yourself......no more bus rides ;).

We Love You!!

fun halloween cocktails

how FUN do these look like to make AND drink!!