It's snowing! It shouldn't be a surprise since it's late November in Minnesota, but it did take its sweet time getting here this year. I have heard rumblings that it's going to be an extra-cold, snowy winter, so chances are we'll all feel differently about the snow next March. Ask me then! We've had a lovely few weeks, soaking in the slower pace of life. Movies, family time, hanging out with friends...it's really a beautiful time of year! Arya kindly accompanied me to see Wicked: For Good...loved it so much! My neighbor/friend, Kristin, and I arranged our holiday spruce tips pots at a local nursery/shop. It was so much fun, and I'm looking forward to doing it again next year! I went with a Northwoods theme...there's a little gnome peering out in the middle of the plants Deb hosted us, my parents, and Scott's brother for Thanksgiving. It was a wonderful afternoon spent with family, enjoying the seriously delicious food! Pria snuggled right into Ye...
It's official, the RHSMB has wrapped up for Arya. Her final banquet was held this past Monday night in St Paul. My mom and I went early to help decorate (the centerpieces were bowler hats!), and the event was lovely. Heartfelt speeches, funny awards voted on by the kids, senior memories, senior sendoff, and one final chance to celebrate as a group. There were just under 500 people in attendance - a large ballroom full of joy! The two senior trumpets - last ones standing! They both ended up winning a bowler hat from the centerpieces! Love these senior banners! Arya's lovely rose from the banquet, paired with the last of the roses from our yard Scott had a good hunting weekend (but didn't get a deer), and we also had fun at home. The kids and I spent all day together, then Arya left for a sleepover and ended up going to River Falls with friends on Sunday. It's feeling more and more real that she'll be leaving in less than a year. Scott headed south again this weekend,...