Autumn Pleasures

The month of October went by quickly. The younger kids had a virus that kept us in the house for a few weeks. This included a fever with sores in their mouth. The 10th brought the celebration of sweet Sarah's second birthday. Grandparents,cousins, and Auntie and Uncle all came for dinner and cake. She loved the singing and candles.

Joshua has brought music into the house with his new guitar. He is a fast learner and a good singer. He has also been busy working a few afternoons a week.

At the end of October our niece eloped instead of going through with the big wedding planned for this month. We were a bit disappointed but all is well that ends well.
Now we are spending cozy nights drinking hot chocolate after the boys spend the afternoons building a new fort and clearing out our backyard for a football and soccer area. I attempted to start practicing hitting golf balls so that my husband and I can enjoy a hobby together. It’s very difficult but he has improved since he began a few years ago so I have hope. He plays often in a select shot tournament here and has even won a few times. Besides taking the boys with him often, he has had opportunities to play with my dad and brothers. Maybe someday I will join him.

Granny and Papa come for a Visit

We had a very nice visit with Granny and Papa at the end of September. They bought us early Christmas presents including boxes of canned goods from their garden. I began using them immediately which reminded me of our canning days back on the farm in Mo. I sure miss that place. I have recently set my desires on having a farm again. Maybe a green house and a few animals. The babies are growing and a farm seems possible again.
Well, Grandpa had a day of golf with the guys and even a little baseball throwing while the boys used their new radar gun to see who could throw the fastest. The competition spirit definitely runs in the family. We also entertained them with boxing matches and with a little singing from Josh and Lily. Granny was true to her character as she rocked the baby and read to Sarah. We hope we can see them soon again and would love to have them as often as they can come.