Jumping into Fall

After our usual running around from school and evening activities, we ended the week with a visit to the doctor.... 

All throughout the week, Eli had a runny nose and cough. When he woke up on Friday, he was a pitiful mess, so instead of sending him to school, he stayed home with Grammy. He was not much better on Saturday, and he was tugging on his ears and saying that they hurt. I took him to the after-hours clinic that morning. We had to wait about 1.5 hours, and Eli was content sitting in his car seat, which was a sure sign that he was not quite himself. The doctor confirmed that he did in fact have an ear infection. We were sent on our way with a prescription for the next 10 days to hopefully get him back to 100%. He and Boomer stayed home that evening while Emmy and I went to the Williamses' for a birthday party for Luke and Laurel. There were all kinds of fun fall games. Emmy's favorite was the mummy game. She loved having Aunt Megan as her partner. 

We attended another birthday party today. We celebrated Maddox who will turn 7 on Wednesday. He picked the bowling alley for his party, and there was a big crew of friends from school, church, and from his sports teams. Eli and Boomer stayed home from church in the morning, but they joined us at the party for a little bit. Emmy was a sweet big sister to let Eli share her turn when bowling. Together they used the ramp to get the ball down the lane. Uncle Boomer was in charge of the birthday shopping, and so Maddox's present included glow-in-the-dark poop...yikes! 

After returning home from the party, we played outside and enjoyed the beautiful fall evening. The kids loved making a big leaf pile to jump in. Eli seems to be improving, so hopefully we will all make it through the week in good health.

Welcome, Fall!

We've been embracing all the fun things of this time of year: football, pumpkins, fall festivals, and s'mores. Last Friday night, we went to the Forbush Homecoming game. There was a staff tailgate beforehand, and then Emmy had the special job of helping to crown the queen at halftime. She was very excited to hold the crown, and she was completely in awe of the girls on the Homecoming court. Shortly after she completed her duties at halftime, we headed home. Luckily we brought along the kiddos' pajamas, because both feel asleep during the car ride home. 

 

The next day on Saturday, we headed back to Yadkin County for a fall festival at the Shore House. Boomer serves on the board for Love Out Loud, a community service organization that hosted the festival. There were yard games, chicken stew, s'mores, and hayrides. We had the best time!

We went to a second fall festival this past Friday. This festival was at Emmy's elementary school, and it was so sweet to see her around her friends and teachers. She proudly led us around the buildings and playgrounds, and she was excited to pose for a picture with the Panther.

A few other happenings, we had a park play date with Emmy's preschool friend Norah, and we've continued with another week of dance. The date has been set for the recital in May, and we will be ordering costumes soon. I know my little dancer will be so excited to wear her costume!

Today was a beautiful fall Saturday. Emmy and I went to a birthday party for one of her classmates, Luke. While we were at the party, the boys knocked out some errands doing the grocery shopping and mowing the lawn. We stayed in this evening and have been watching all the football. Our Deacs have the week off, but we've been cheering for the Vols (Boomer) and the Gators (me). It's been a great day!

Happy Birthday to Daddy!

On Tuesday, Boomer turned another year older! We celebrated last Sunday after church with lunch at my parents' house. The meal was Boomer's favorite shrimp and grits, and then we had brownies and ice cream for dessert. I'm glad that we celebrated early because the rest of the week was a bit of a blur. On the day of his birthday, he had his UNCG class, so after working a full day, he taught from 5PM - 7PM and got home after the kids were in bed. Other nights this week had similar obligations: I had our FHS Senior Info Night on Wednesday, and then the other usual commitments of a school board meeting on Monday, dance on Tuesday, and Christmas practice on Wednesday. I am hoping that we can celebrate some more over the month of October - he is very deserving of all the celebration! Happy birthday to Daddy!

Last weekend, after Hurricane Ian passed through, we spent Saturday morning at the Science Center. It was still a little rainy and drizzling, so we stayed indoors and did not do any of the outdoor exhibits. They had a temporary Lego exhibit, and the kids enjoyed building things together. We always have a fun time at the Science Center.  

On Thursday evening, with an evening free of events, we took the kids to the pumpkin patch to pick out a few pumpkins. Emmy and Eli quickly picked out their own small pumpkins - an orange one for Emmy and a white one for Eli. We have a few more fun fall activities planned for the weekend ahead: a football game this evening and then a carnival on Saturday. Also, fun fact, Boomer's and my meet-a-versary is Sunday. We met 14 years ago on October 9th! :)