End of October 2021

Thankful this week for such a fun wrap up to October! In Arizona we are SO thankful for the cooler temps that fall months bring, and although the days end earlier, the fire pits and lit up yard parties can begin now! 

Thankful for a fun team at work! 

Pete the Cat for our Storybook day! 

We were blessed with free tickets to see an amazing game! Green Bay vs Cardinals! 

These guys had a blast!

And they ate well. And the Cards lost! But it WAS a good game!

Meanwhile, the kids and I were at Crossfit dying.

Hannah got to workout in costume!

Pink Out day for Breast cancer on the same day that Mimi was arriving!

She ( They) are here!

Hugs hugs and more hugs!

And Hudson came in the truck beaming about his 4 A's, so of course Mimi treated to yogurt! 

Getting ready for Trunk or Treat! 

Tired Forkie

Forkie napped for the 1st hour. And we all partied at our gym's trunk or treat. So.much.fun.

Saturday mornings are for mani pedis, snuggles and dirt bikes!

Grandpa Ray is just the best!

When the big kids play, she gets to sit shot gun and enjoy a front seat movie!

CCV! 

Bonfire and late birthday celebrations for my mom and Ray! 

Sunday lunch was quite grand for these long time friends

All ready to go to our friend's Halloween bash! Matt offered to keep Lulu home & we were OH so thankful! 

Couch Potato 

The highlight was the hayride through the most gorgeous neighborhoods! The homes were amazingly gorgeous, the people oh so patient with the motley crew we had and oh so generous! 

Sums it all up. A crazy fast fun blur. So thankful for hospitable friends!

Selfie with the oldest kid there. Who def got an amazing stash of the good stuff.

Over 300 pieces. Anyone one elses kiddos count and sort their candy? It was so fun!!

And now.... we prep for Christmas deco!! With Thanksgiving away, we can justify it a bit ;) 

XO

Silent Saturday

Oh how I love sipping my hot coffee in our dimly lit kitchen, watching the sunrise, in absolute silence. Today I was able to grab my groceries bright n early as well and sneak a slice of pumpkin spice cake with my hot coffee. It'll be a great day, I can tell already!  It's also here I can collect the thoughts for the day and the time solo with the Lord to listen to what He wants to share. The few minutes where I can be still and listen and type and think and reflect.

Reflecting over this past week and so excited that we made it to the weekend and in some kinda awe as well, because... well... it was THAT kind of week. But here we are. No pressing plans today, just a paper to write, a lemonade stand to pop up to entice the community yard salers,  and a last minute shopping trip to find a tie for our oldest who is nearly ready for HOCO. 

Photo Dump from the end of the week at Residency... and beyond

The buffets for each meal were lavish. Since we are not eating meat, I felt justified to pile each plate as high as possible with other goodies. And of course I shared with hubs ;) 

Presentation Day!!

While he flexes and gets those abs in check. 

We had a great plan to bring the kids with us. We got a second room and on the 1st night, we decided, well Harrison decided he would much rather stay home, and have Lulu entertained in her domain there instead of in a hotel room. So he and she went home for 2 days ya'll! He is such an amazing big bro! 

On Wednesday, we packed up after classes and we all slept at home. 

Thursday was my presentation day and Harrison came to enjoy the gym and water park solo ALL day. He got a sick tan and loved the leisure time! 

Gracie's school was near the resort so she joined a couple nights too!

Thursday night... they swam hard all afternoon and we decided to pack up and go home for the night all together! 

Every one was exhausted

The resort was about 40 minutes from our home, so I got the best ride in on Friday morning. Our Creator continues to amaze. 

Last mirror selfie! Ready to go! 

And that's a wrap! One more class, then months of writing, a final residency and then I need that Dean's signature to get those 2 special letters :) DR! 

Back at home... 

Someone tasted chocolate and is most def a fan

Hannah the drink mixer.... two flavors or ICE ... yum and oh so pretty

Ready for our in home movie night! 

I love my Fridays when I am the pick up mom! Today Lulu got to ride in the jeep! 

1st timer!

Oh Nani. 

Guys night out! Thankful for this crew. Their hearts are big and their golf swings are bigger! 

Miles away but seemed so close! So thankful for this guy's baptism!

Our front patio is back open :) The cooler temps are here, and so are our coffee drinking friends. We love when they stop by.

Love you cowgirl. 

Who knew this little love is obsessed with pumpkins!! The. cutest. 

We tried the Boo Batter Ice cream at Coldstone! It was a kinda hit. The black mouths were the coolest part they say ❤

Another day another ride

So thankful for Matt's mom. She is oh so intentional on dating the kids, namely Hannah. Hannah and her have had an insanely strong bond since day 1. 

And now we are caught up! Let the Saturday vibes run strong! 

Love you all ! XO