October Memories

October was a full, fun month.

As usual, we took the girls to the pumpkin patch. I am glad they haven't outgrown this tradition yet.

Sadie was excited to go. :)

It was a nice but windy day. Typical Nebraska.

 

 I even joined in for the ride.

 This was new this year. I think it was called the Wave, but we thought it looked like a big Pringle's chip.

 

 These bouncing horses always make for the best laughs.

 

We stopped by to see Great Grandma Muriel. She always loves visitors, so it was fun to surprise her.

All my girls do a nice job in the nursing home, but I have to say Maisie is a natural there. The residents love her, and she has no inhibitions there. So sweet.

 Apparently we had a nice enough day to boat in October. :)

This fall I ventured into something I haven't done for a long time - coach volleyball. A dad had approached me last spring asking if I would be interested. He would put together a team, handle the logistics (ick!), and I could coach. I coached with another mom, a friend and sister in Christ. We had the same goal in mind - teach these girls volleyball and character, be positive and to have fun!

It was a team of nine 5th and 6th graders. They were sweet girls, and we had a lot of fun. Truly, I look back, and my heart overflows. When we picked out our uniforms, I texted Brandon to ask Analise what number she wanted to be. Her reply was, "What number was mom?" 

The second generation of #17!

 

A nice day at the park.

 An afternoon with sweet friends they've had since they were babies.

 

Sadie was sure she was going to be this tiger for Halloween

 We met our friends for a soup dinner, and then we walked around the neighborhood with the S family. It was such a perfect night to trick or treat!

 As you can tell, Tiger Sadie turned into Zebra Sadie. I gave in and bought "costumes" this year.

 Foxy Maisie

 Hanging out with out little boy cousins while they were in town.

We celebrated my 38th (insert gasp) with family. I honestly cannot remember what dinner was; how pathetic. But I know I loved time with family and appreciated all my gifts.

 This picture if funny, and here's why. Sarah and I wore these exact same shirts for my birthday 2 or 3 years ago. And the only reason I remembered was because that picture had popped up on my FB page that morning. Really, what are the odds?

 Oreo truffle for dessert

 

Brandon spent time making jack-o-lanterns with the girls this year. 

And a couple of random pictures:

We went to a HS football game to watch both boys march.

 If Analise sits on the floor, Caramel climbs in her lap. Even if she's trying to practice for band.

 Sadie drew this on the driveway for Analise.

 

One day I left a note apologizing to Brandon for the mountain of laundry in the basement. I came home to this: it even had a note that said Mt. Laundry. Oh, how he makes me laugh.