Mama Zista and Papa Dave and some more fall fun

I'm 96% certain that they were facebook messaging each other. Rafi did a good job of keeping Papa Dave's feet warm.

 With all the excitement the kids crashed extra hard.

We went to breakfast at Blueberry Hills where Jens and Ryker loaded up on hot cocoa.

They probably had way too much hot cocoa.

This fall we had some great weather to enjoy.

Nick, Dad and I took advantage of that weather to chase the mythical spike elk through the mountains.

We went everywhere looking for elk, even up to the snow line and then some. 

We didn't have any luck but at least we got to spend two days outside in the mountains without cell service.

I wish this picture was more clear, but at least it still shows Jens' impeccable fashion sense.

She's been pushing herself pretty hard trying to run the family and the house.

At least she has Rafi's unwavering support.

I don't know how long they will keep sleeping together like puppies, but it's still so darn cute each time they finally fall asleep.

Ryker works down on the docks and during his breaks he likes to fish.

He looks like a rugged longshoreman, the only thing missing is the truckloads of rotting apples behind him from his "slowdown" last year. But he has the work ethic down along with the casting technique. 

Life can be rough down on the docks.

Just in case you were wondering if Rafi has transitioned to becoming an outside/garage kitty...he hasn't.

Did I mention that fall was beautiful?

I don't know if they were cuddling, wrestling or what.

Jens refuses to walk herself to the car after visiting Gpa Dale, On top of that the queen steals blankets instead of wearing her own coat. But she's not spoiled. Not at all.