Helper for the Week!

We started off the week with a Celebration of Life for Whitey. Deb did a wonderful job creating an event that showcased his life, and bringing the closest family and friends to share in the loss together. It was a hard day, but a necessary one, to give everyone a chance to say goodbye.

Beyond that, the week just trekked along. We were all busy at work and school, and nothing major happened, which I'll take as a win! We were excited to have Ava home with us for the majority of the nights for dinner (hasn't been that way since JUNE!) However, she spent all day Saturday at the high school in marching band practice. And I helped distribute plants for the band's fall fundraiser. At least it's nice weather this weekend!

G was helper in his 3rd grade class this week, and was thrilled that he got to choose a prize for being such a good leader for the classroom! He also enjoyed going to a bowling birthday party on Saturday afternoon. FUN! We've been thinking a lot about his upcoming birthday and Halloween costumes. I always like to say that his birthday kicks off the holiday season in our house...and it's right around the corner!

I took a few days off this week to virtually attend the doTERRA conference. I'm excited about some of the new products coming out soon...they make it easy to live a healthier life!

We're looking forward to going to our friends' apple orchard on Sunday. It's new business venture for them this year, and we're glad that we can help support them, while also knocking off one very fun thing on our fall bucket list!

I didn't take many pics this week, but found a few of Ava from the State Fair Parade...big smiles all around!

Ava and Abby

Ava and some of her trumpet pals!

Enjoy the lovely fall weather!

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