October 2016

Picking apples with Grandpa. Stephen's face...

Post Farm field trip with Grandma

Minot, why not? 

International Peace Gardens

Sister Love

On each side of the border

Snowmobiling turtle of course

Unseasonably warm day at the beach

Grandpa's Birthday

Got leaves?

Isaac was the stormtrooper

Cheerleader, Yoda, and mouse

Nate took the camper to Traverse City by himself for a weekend.  He went to a co-workers wedding and just enjoyed some time alone.

The following weekend Nate and I flew to Minot, ND.  We had a relaxing and fun weekend with Steph and Ben.  We slept in, ate good food, took naps, went on a hike, and did some sightseeing. Nate and I benefitted from a weekend away from life and responsibilities.

Julia participated in a cheerleading clinic thru school.  She had 3 practices and then cheered at the high school football game halftime.  Unfortunately, Nate and I were in Minot so we missed her performance.  Our friends said she did great though!

Nate's Dad moved in with us near the end of the month for which we are thankful.  And we all enjoy spending more time with him.  We celebrated Grandpa's birthday by making a Black Forest cake.  We gave him a sun lamp- partly a joke but, also partly beneficial as he will miss FL sunshine!

For Halloween this year, Isaac went trick or treating with friends.  Caleb decided he was too old to dress up.  Stephen wore the mouse costume my Mom made when I was a kid. We had nice weather so Julia and I made it thru the whole neighborhood.  Stephen and Lexi loved trick or treating and Grandpa took them home a little early as they were getting tired of walking.  And it is amazing how much candy 4 children can collect.