This Weekend

This weekend was pretty darn fantastic!

We all felt better, and thank goodness for that. I think I missed an entire month due to sickness.

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We decorated the house for Halloween! We also stocked up on Halloween candy.

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We visited our gardening buddy at the hospital, he is doing well and recovering from surgery. We also hit a few yard sales on the way home. I came back with a big bag of yarn for $5, and seven dessert plates for fifty cents.

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I’ve been working on teacher gifts for Christmas. I’m making a bunch of scarves for the kids to give their teachers. They are perfect to crochet during a Football game.

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We took lots of naps too.

The best part… We got to meet our beautiful baby nieces. My Sister (in law) Jill and her fiancee, and my mother in law visited on Saturday. They brought their darling little girls.

It was so fun having little ones in the house again. Lots of hugs, cuddles, feedings, and tiny toes. Seriously, I miss babies like crazy, so I am glad that these little darlings are in my life.

The girls are now one month old, and absolutely precious. I love those girls with all of my heart.

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I have to say, it is pretty awesome being an Aunt!

Favorite Photos: August

Summer break came to an end, school began, and we had to say good-bye to a dear old friend. August was filled with it’s ups and downs, and I have many photos to share with you.

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Thade started the sixth grade. He is off to a fantastic school year so far.

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Dylan became a third grader. He really likes his new school, he is off to a great start this year too.

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Agnes started kindergarten, and she also lost her first tooth.

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We enjoyed the lazy days of Summer, and the tiny kiddos played outside on several rainy days.

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We still have lots of pretty blooms in the garden.

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Okra blossoms are one of my very favorite blooms around.

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Miss Mia kept us busy. That pup seriously loves to play fetch.

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Miss Lula arrived, and we nursed her back to health. She has grown, and she is happy, and very playful.

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Sadly, our dear friend and kitty Loki passed away. He was sixteen years old, and we miss him terribly.

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I’m ready for Autumn leaves, cooler weather, and rainy days. We’ll see what September brings our way.

This Week

This week Miss Agnes lost her first tooth.

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The kids finally started school. This was the longest Summer ever.

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I finally got a little quiet time to myself.

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I veganized some dishes, and now Thade doesn’t trust me.

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And Miss Mia wanted to play fetch non-stop. She really misses Dylan while he is in school.

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This Summer

This Summer has been filled with everything and nothing at the same time. We haven’t been up to very much, but have managed to keep busy. I’m behind on my posts, dishes, housework, laundry, and plant care. Probably due to a new book, and at least six crochet projects going on, and, oh yeah and three hungry-fighting-silly-talkative kiddos twenty four hours a day.

There have been hair-cuts, doctor’s appointments, and dentist appointments to go to. School enrollment is just around the corner, and that means school shopping will soon follow.

There have been happy days, and some sad ones too. My heart has hurt for several of them…

It has been a beautiful Summer though…