It was the last of fall’s glory days this week.  So, we took a walk.

 

It was a beautiful day and Bethany and Benjamin so adorable and it was my favorite walk by the river that I’m pretty sure was one of the ways God prepared this place for me as the perfect place to live.  I remember walking the same way when my oldest girls were that small.  I realized that the only way to hold on to the time that seems to be falling so swiftly through my fingers is to do things that are memorable – like taking a walk on my favorite path on a beautiful fall day.  I’m glad I did.

We had a beautiful sunset this week, too!

I bet you are so glad that I took a picture!  Actually, Megan took it and I can’t take any credit.

I am telling you how beautiful fall was this week because this is actually in memoriam.

This is what my world will look like for now on!  For (what seems like) forever!!

At least we got the leaves up yesterday, or as best we could with the wind blowing.  Two weekends is actually not bad considering the size and number of our trees.  I am grateful for that, too.

I took Ben to his 6 month doctor check-up.  (I know he is 7 months, but I’m behind, remember?)  It was actually quite convenient because he got sick just a couple of days before.  (I think I might be taking my Polyanna mode a little too far, huh?)  Early in the week Ben started coughing that seal-bark cough that really can only mean croup.  Yikes!  He sounded scary, but he was still as cheerful as the day is long.  We listened to him and watched him carefully and ran the humidifier in his room.  By the time he saw the doctor, he was pretty much out of the danger zone.  Actually that is even why we went on the walk – for some good cold air!  Now he seems to have just a regular cold – runny nose and a bit of a productive cough.    He also thinks he is hot stuff because he can crawl anywhere – including under the desk where little things like paper clips and tacks fall down unnoticed.  So, the fact that Ben is still alive is another thing for which I am grateful today.

Sarah and Kevin had some more basketball games this week including a quick tournament on Saturday.  Out of three games this week, they lost two and won one.  Sarah does not like losing.  Nor does she like really mean girls who push and kick and give dirty looks.  She is having to deal with both.

Not today, though.

Today she is making cookies with her sister, Megan and the dubious help of Calianne.  Yipee!  Snickerdoodles!

Mariah thinks the snow is fabulous!

 

Cheyenne is playing with Ben.

Savannah was on the computer, but I kicked her off.  Now she is telling me it is time for choir!

Bethany is sleeping and Dad is trying, too as well.  Poor guy.  Sundays are the loudest days in our house.  Especially when we are all inside because of that awful white stuff.

This week, at least we are going to run away.  Las Vegas – I am thankful for your warm Novembers! 

Have a Happy Thanksgiving!