Halloween Party

We had our traditional Halloween party. I didn't really cap numbers, and let Ali and Logan handle their own invites, so I was a bit surprised when we had 31 kids come. But, honestly, I'm just glad they still want to do it, so I was pleased.

Happy Birthday to ME

 

I had such a fun birthday. Jason took the day off, and since he'd just been running the house while I was out of town he knew the routine, so he took it all over for me. He did all the Monday chores, got the kids off to school so I could sleep in, went out to lunch with me and watched a movie with me. The kids all made me super thoughtful cards and made me feel very loved. Love this family of mine.

Through his Eyes

Life really is fun through the eyes of this observant, quirky, smart, funny boy. "Hey, look, Mom! We're twins!"

Happy Birthday Eli!

It was so fun celebrating Eli-our new 12 year old. Eli is such a fun, kind, inclusive, responsible, smart kid. Happy birthday, Eli, we love you.

Colorado

I got to go to Colorado to watch JD and Lianna's kids while they traveled to Egypt (!) with our parents. Jason did a great job-as I knew he would- holding down the fort here so I could be there taking care of these three cute kids. They did such a great job helping me learn the ropes of their neck of the woods, including which food which kid could eat (one is dairy free and one gluten free), how to take care of the chickens (kind of fun, as it turns out), and if I was driving in the right general direction of classes and such.

If my family had been there too I could have stayed a lot longer than the 10 days I was there, but since I'd been gone 3 out of 5 weeks from my family (between Peru and Colorado), I was ready to go home. I missed them!

I also had the huge bonus of getting to see my sister Emily a few times while I was there. I just love her.

First Concerts

Eli had his first band concert AND his first choir concert of Junior High. I was actually out of town during the band concert, but they live streamed it, so I could still watch it! One of the holdovers from the COVID days for which I am so grateful!

Game

Logan spent quite a lot of time making up a board game concept, and then creating it. What a cool use of time!