We went to a place northeast of Pittsburgh called, Ambridge, PA. There is a villiage there that is called Old Economy Villiage. It was a place that many people lived in. They were Harmonists. That was their name of their religion. It really showed us how they lived, went to school and how their homes were. They shared everything, furniture, food, clothing. They had orchards, a winery and clothing textiles. They were a thriving little villiage. IT was amazing and we all had a good time!

Potato sack races at Old Economy Villiage.

Mike was helping Jord at the stilts. Mike even got up and walked around on them. The kids were SOOO impressed!!

The kids all pumped water....Cate was really getting into it!

This is a garden in the back of the man's home that founded the Harmonists religion.

The kids had a chance to use a real ink and quill. They loved it, but it made us appreciate pencils and pens more. The picture below was like there trophy room. They had rooms of stuffed animals they hunted. This was a HUGE elk that's for sure.

This was their gathering hall, church and social function building. It was HUGE and the accusticts in it were amazing! They definitely knew what they were doing.

This was there winery. From the outside it was this tiny looking shed with a door. Then you walked down these very steep stairs and came to this. The barrels are HUGE and it was very well preserved. This winery was underneath the great hall. They criss crossed the building structure so it wouldn't cave in.

This is Tommy and racing....He was quick!

Happy Halloween to all! Here are our 3 tricker treaters!! Jord was a S. W. A.T. team guy, Tommy was a dolphin (thanks to lots of hot glue, gray felt, and cardboard.) And Cate was a black fairy.... We all had so much fun!

Just wanted to share a great Tommy moment we all had yesterday morning.
So, Tommy says to us, "I want to say a prayer for Dad before he goes to work." I said, "ok." and he starts....."Bless dad to get to work safe. That his car will work good and not crash. Please bless Daddy to not get hit by a meteor." Then he ended the prayer and I looked at Mike. He said, "wow Buddy, thanks for that prayer, it was a great one." Then when he finally did leave, I said to him, "watch out for the meteors today. " I love our kids and the things they say. They are priceless!!! Have a good day everyone that reads this. Love you, Kris

I just thought I would take some pictures of the roads on the way to the kids schools. This is exactly how all the side streets are. No sidewalks and narrow roads...but beautiful trees and color!! Also very windey roads and lots of ups and downs. I have to make sure I am driving or I would get car sick. :)

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I found this really cute craft in a Family Fun book at the library. You cut cardboard egg cartons in sections. Then I hot glued 2 pieces together. The kids painted them orange. You then poke a whole on top and push a piece of green pipe cleaner for the top. It was so fun and easy. Oh, when the paint is dry the kids drew faces on them.

Caitlin was so happy to see her friend Julia! This is their 3 legged dog, Jack! It was so neat to see him and the great Archibalds!!

We went to Utah this past week. Mike's mom came home from her mission and Mike's nephew came home too, from his. It was a great weekend and one full of memories that is for sure!!! Enjoy the pics, it was so wonderful to see as many people as we did.

Tommy and his Kelsey!! He loves her so much and was so excited to see her!!! "She is my very best friend" he is always telling me. :)

Those fabulous Lindquists! IT was so super-duper to see them! We love you guys!!!

Caitlin and Abby were so glad to see each other!! We have so many wonderful friends in good ol' Centerville! We are truly blessed. We miss everyone so very much!!!!!

We stopped and saw our dear friends, the Winders. Cate was so excited to see Brecklyn!!

Before wrestling Jimo, Tommy tried on his reading glasses! What do you think? "Tommy you are workin' those glasses! He was laughing a great Tommy laugh!

Tommy is under there, I promise! Jimbo and he were wrestling!!! It was hilarious! Who do you think is winning? :)

Cousin Devin is home too from his mission. He served in Canada! IT was so great to see him too!!! We played and partied hard while we were in Utah for a short time. It was so wonderful to see everyone again!!!

Caitlin wanted so badly to see her friends from school, while we were in Utah. So, Grandma Snow lives right by the school and Caitlin saw a few girls and we yelled for them, as they were out at recess. Then a whole bunch of girls saw Cate and ran over too! Then we jsut wanted to knock the fence down so she could hug everyone. It was so great to see her with everyone! She misses them a lot and was so EXCITED to see them all!!!

Caitlin hanging out with her Aunt Kassey (Kathy) and doing the nails. We 3 girls did our nails on night. We tried to talk to boys into it, but they weren't interested.....huh?!

Uncle Jimbo and Caitlin made all of us homemade cheese ravioli! IT WAS DELICIOUS!!!!!

Grandma Snow is home from serving a mission in Perth, Australia. Yeah!!! We missed her and it was so great to see her!

The leaves are winning! Don't you think?

"On the count of 3 we will jump in!"

We have SO MANNNNNYYYYYY leaves in our backyard. The shade is fabulous in the summer and we pay for it in the fall. The kids were having so much fun in the leaves yesterday. We had to get it on video. So enjoy and watch!

Cheerleading

More fall color! Ahhhh, I love it when the leaves change color!!!

We went on a hike today in the Autumn leaves! We found a great park, called Duff Park and there are a ton of paths you can go on and explore. It was really fun and a great memory maker day for the Snow's. Pennsylvania does Fall really well! The colors were beautiful!