Project 365, Week 46

There is something incredibly nostalgic and significant

 about the annual cascade of autumn leaves.

~J Wheeler

November 9 

The loveliest of days, weather and beauty-wise. So I walked in the morning with the dog and in the afternoon with Aiden. Before we picked up the girls from soccer practice, we stopped at a trail that I had just learned about. It was less hiking trail and more little walking path but there was a neat little building with a door that was just begging to be used in a photo shoot. Aiden was uninterested in being the subject, but instead suggested he be the photographer. And then he told me what a beautiful smile I have and so I crowned him my favorite child. ;)

My buddy.

November 10

Morning sun, morning rituals.

November 11

There was a COVID case at the high school so the girls did a day of remote learning while contact tracing and deep cleaning were conducted. Finally, there seems to be a workable system in place. They logged into each class at the normal time and had live instruction. The next day they were back in-person. What a blessing that Shaun and I can generally work our schedules such that one of us is home supervising and encouraging. I know that is not the case in many families.

For the first time since March the Junior Bible Quiz team met in person. They were SO happy to see each other!

November 12

I snapped this photo because it was so wonderfully ordinary. After practice, after work, everyone gathered in the kitchen reviewing the day. Sometimes we have great conversations, sometimes there is arguing but I don't want to take it for granted having the kids around.

November 13

No picture.

November 14

We found some extra friends to play with. :)

Aiden's last outdoor soccer game for a while.

Oh my gosh...THE cutest thing was walking in to find two teenagers and a two-year old having equal amounts of fun dancing to Baby Shark. He is ALL about the kids and they are ALL about him. Its a super special relationship they have.

November 15

Sweet boy. 

What a great experince for Shaun and the kids to be able to play soccer together every week. The kids are really benefiting from playing with others who are so much better.