Project 365, Week 43

Lots of fall pictures again. We relish these days now because we know winter is on the heels.

October 20

This view is at the end of our road, so pretty in rain or sun.

School, with a vacuum attachment. What a gift to have time with this boy everyday.

October 21

October 22

There's still some golf weather left.

We cleaned out the boat, getting it ready to be winterized. Feels like the winter stretches out for miles before us, but I know May will be here soon enough.

October 23

Shaun is still getting out on the kayak, though the fishing part has slowed dramatically.

October 24

We took B for the weekend and I got to see her in action with the marching band. She's been so brave to jump in to activities in her new school with new people and Sarah's done such a great job encouraging and supporting her. If my high school had been large enough I for sure would have been all about marching band.

Got a check-in picture from the boys sleepover.

October 25

What a difference it makes to have and live in community.

When I went to pick up Aiden from a morning of Faith & Football, Colombo grabbed this picture of B and I twinning. This girl's got a fighting, resilient spirit that I admire.

Amy and I had our bonus boys and our girls get along as well, so we met up at the corn maze farm for some fall fun. Eventually Jack and Avery met us there too. It was a chilly afternoon but so nice to be out in the fresh air.

October 26

After church, I stopped in at the neighborhood block party. Many new houses have been built recently so I got to meet a few new people.

Whenever Avery is at our house hanging out, its a treat. Often on Sundays she'll come watch the Broncos game with her dad.

 

Project 365, Week 42

Lots of autumn pictures tucked in here just because its so beautiful.

October 14

A month and a half into the school year and we're enjoying it. 

October 15

Aiden and I hit the road early for upstate New York. My aunt and uncle are selling the home they've lived in for 30 years and this was a packing week to get ready for the movers. Many people pitched in to help and Aiden and I were happy to be a small part. He was there for muscle and I was his driver. ;)

Aunt Bonnie invited me to her monthly ladies Bible study that she's been a part of for many decades. What an experience, stepping in to such tight-knit and caring group. They have supported one another through the things you support someone through when you do life together for more than 30 years and because of it, they share a special bond.

So many have been praying for me over the span on many years, many who I've never met. I can scarcely make sense of it.  What an overwhelming honor to meet these ladies and share in one of their monthly meetings...what they have is rase and special.

Also, they noted a family resemblance. 

October 16

Our drive back was spectacular with fall at its peak.

October 17

I was picking Ginger up from my dad and ended up having coffee with both my dad and Shaun's dad. The three of us had a lovely time.

October 18

 Late enough in the season, it was time to take the boat and dock out of the water. We had a little helper, who was unfazed by the late-season water temps

Shaun's dad came by and went fishing for the first time at our place. He and Shaun and Aiden all went out in kayaks and witnessed a gorgeous sunset!

October 19

Sundays. :)

My niece Kelly's baby shower. A classic fall day in a picturesque location, with delicious food and a room filled with a beautiful community of women. 

The grandmas, Amy and Amy. :) They did a great job pulling it all together.

And FIVE great-grandmas!

Ezra is about to trade in her crown as the only niece/grandkid...in exchange, she'll get a cousin and cousins are the BEST!

Still can't believe Avery shows at at showers separate from me, and brings her own gifts. 

Aiden had hosted his crew for an afternoon of watching football, foyer basketball and outdoor manhunt.