Let's Stay Outside!

The snow that we received over a week ago is gone, and now we've been in the 60's for a day or so. This weather is confusing. But appreciated, since it gives us more time to soak up the sun and finish up stuff around the outside before winter truly comes.

G participated in his school's fundraising fun run this past Wednesday. It was chilly, but the sun was out. Scott and I were both able to make it to watch him run 35 laps! The music was loud and fun, and the kids had a great time burning off their energy. I'm so happy that we have some flexibility with our work to be able to come to things like this.

I was able to walk the final cool-down lap with him.

Coming in for a high five!

We took advantage of the nice weather on Saturday, and did the "story walk" in Central Park in our town. G enjoyed reading each of the "pages" to us as we spied them on our walk around the lake. I truly think Minnesota has the prettiest fall colors!

Last night, Ava was able to hang out with the trumpet thirds (there are 8 of them who play the third trumpet part in marching band) for a little party in a barn. She had fun and it was a good way to hang out, and not be so focused on band the whole time.

G and I enjoyed the sunset on the drive back from dropping her off.

Ava has a sleepover tonight (Saturday) and G is kicking off his weekend with THREE birthday parties at Rockin' Jump. THREE! That kiddo is going to be tired of jumping, pizza, and cake by the time Sunday night rolls around. Did I mention he has two parties on the same day at the same place?? Crazy!

I was able to have a relaxing dinner out with friends on Thursday night, and spent some time in the sun yesterday digging up my lily bulbs, in preparation for building up the dirt in the retaining wall section of our front yard. I hope I did it right, and am crossing my fingers that when I replant them, they come back. But, whew, that was a lot of work hacking through the dirt to get to those bulbs!

Pria likes it when we're inside so she can snuggle

(she's laying against my leg with her head on my foot)

Scott is out of town this weekend, hunting up north with his best friend. It's the time of year when we won't see him much on the weekends. :( But he loves it, so we support him every time! Hoping he's able to kick back and relax a bit...he deserves it!

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Exploring Local Places

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