October Around the House

I've been out and about quite a bit this October, but I have also been busy helping with fall chores and enjoying some creative pursuits at home. Our backyard looked like the Sandlot after this summer's crazy heat. Dad and Papa put down some new grass seed, and I generously helped cover it with straw.

Dad and I, toiling away. Geez, I can't imagine what my chores will be when I'm a teenager.

Papa and I spent an afternoon flexing our culinary muscles. You can never go wrong with orange-frosted, Halloween cupcakes.

Putting on the final touches, sprinkles and pumpkin flags.

The baker always gets the first taste.

Watercolors are my favorite medium this month (thanks, Carson!), and I have been turning out masterpiece after masterpiece. Proper paint application is critical...

Paint hands first, then apply to paper. Trust me, I am an artist here, people.