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I didn't take any pics of the kids this week...that's weird. Or was our week so uneventful that nothing was exciting enough to capture? That doesn't happen very often, so I will take that downtime and be happy!

We've been busy winterizing the house and lawn for the incoming cooler weather (I saw snowflakes in the near-term forecast). We planted a pretty pink rosebush this summer, which did really well. And then one of our big black planters blew over onto it during a particularly windy evening a month ago. It bent the plant a bit (and then it happened AGAIN), so we'll have to see how it comes back next year. I lightly pruned it today and, in the process, saved some beautiful roses.


The evenings were mild this past week, and the moon was super bright.


This is my root-bound chive plant. I have never, ever had chives that grew so much!


Scott headed south for the first weekend of hunting. The kids and I have spent lots of time together, and Ava found a recipe for us to make for dinner on Saturday night. We're excited to try something new (butter chicken mac & cheese...yum!)

What a boring week. I love it!

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