a good Saturday

Today was an over all good day. A happy day. An eventful day. A family day.

This morning I went to a photography class…it was nice to actually GO to school

Drew took the kids to the library for TRAIN day…they had so much fun and couldn’t wait to show me thier crafts.

Drew also started the tedious task of cleaning the garage…we have to get the baby stuff handed off.

THEN…I decided Drew’s vacation has been wasted on sickness and, with coughs still going strong, I decided we needed to do some FUN stuff for us all. We headed to the City Museum.

No, I did not bring my camera. It wouldn’t have survived the sliding, climbing, crawling, squeezing into tight places, clay molding, painting, decoupaging, running, jumping, ball throwing, and dancing with my husband through the “ball room.” We had so much FUN! I wish I could fly all my friends and their kids out here to share this place with. It’s a great place to reconnect with your inner child.

We have been having FANTABULOUS weather…it reached 80 degrees today and 75 yesterday. The leaves have dried out from all the rain and Drew and Kevin raked up an enormous pile of leaves for the kids to romp in. Drew and I romped too!

Connor was fever free for about 4 hours. I could tell he still wasn’t feeling his best. But, he still had a chance to get fresh air and enjoy himself. He is such a CHAMP!

Jessie has been jumping in the leaves every chance she gets. She informs us (the parents…or any adult standing around) to rake the leaves back up. This is definately GREAT entertainment.

Even Vito (the new addition to our neighborhood) shyly joined in on the fun. Okay, he really didn’t join in. I think he was just really curious on why all the leaves were being piled up and he was trying to check out what the fuss was about. He really is a beautiful dog and so, so sweet. I know Kevin and April make great PUPPY parents.

I love fall. I love the crunch of the leaves and the rustling sounds they make as the wind blows them around. I love how it’s not too hot to enjoy the outside and not to cold (usually) either. I love how the kids giggles sound better. Maybe because I know these little fresh air giggles from playing outside for hours in the warm sun are limited. I love how the smells I fill my house with all year long, FIT with the season. I love fall and I had the best day today with my family and the weather couldn’t have been any better. I think God made today special for me.