Tonight is such a lovely mix of summer and fall. I can hear the locusts buzzing and the crickets singing their swan songs, but I am a little chilly even in jammie pants and a long-sleeved tshirt. My first cup of hot tea of the season is by my side while blanched tomatoes sit in the strainer, waiting to be peeled and frozen. It is so nice to enjoy these quiet moments, because they have been so fleeting this month. Here's why:
On Labor Day Sunday, we traveled down to Colchester for family time and the parade. It was hotter than Hades, but you can bet we came home with enough candy to last us until next Easter. (It probably didn't hurt that Josh taught Elaina to flutter her eyelashes and shout "PLEEEEEEEEEEESE!!!!" to every passing float.)
I also go to spend some time with this sweet little mister. Do babies get much cuter? I think not.
On Labor Day Monday, Josh finished constructing the sandbox he was making for the girls. They loved it.
A few days later, we had the Urbancs over for dinner. Because it was so hot, we got out the slip-n-slide, which proved to be a big hit with the 3 and under crowd.
The next day, I had a division picinic for work, and the girls got to come. They had a blast--Ellie particularly enjoyed making sand angels. They came home filthy, hopped in the tub, and were cleaned and snacked by the time Josh came home.
Gramma turned 90 on Friday the 6th, so we headed back down home the next day for her birthday party. It was a lovely celebration for a lovely woman, and we had a really nice time.
The next day, Josh and I went to the Bears season opener. We had great seats, we didn't have to drive, and the Bears won a good game! All in all, definitely a success.
More work was done on the sand box/play house...
This past weekend, Josh and I got to go on our first Friday day in four years. It was magical. We had dinner at the Publik House, which serves the best chicken sandwich and french fries in the area, and then we wandered down to 3030 Coffee for an after dinner treat. The girls had a blast at the sitter's and have asked repeatedly to go back. Hopefully we'll be able to make it happen soon.
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| This is the face of a man who is enjoying his dinner! Seared scallops over pork belly over polenta. It was yummy! |
Saturday, we celebrated Arcadia's fourth birthday. I can't believe she's four already...or that Elaina will be four in five short weeks. (I also can't believe I forgot to upload a picture of her party! Grrr...)
Yesterday, Elaina had a dentist appointment. She was such a trooper.
After work, Josh finished the sandbox/play house. He did an amazing job. The girls don't know how lucky they are to have a daddy so willing to invest his time and effor to make them something for them to love...but I'll be sure to remind them.
This weekend, we have a birthday party for sweet Emily...
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| Jim's last day. |
Next weekend is Josh's birthday.
The weekend after that is the Spoon River Drive.
So we have been busy, and we will be busy. Football games, trips to Tanner's Orchard, celebrations, and quiet nights at home.
I love this time of the year.
But there is a good chance I will collapse the second week in October :)
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