Goodbye October, Hello November...

Yup, it went that fast around here. Mainly because we've all had very busy agendas.

Ross is back playing lacrosse two days a week and has tournaments on the weekends. One of which involved mud up past the tops of my shoes, nearly to my ankles (no I'm NOT exaggerating). Thank you Irene. Great fun though anyway. Now if you asked Ki-ki she might not agree with me. But that's a whole 'nother story. His last tournament he strained both his hamstrings. Painful, so please pray for his full recovery. It has slowed him down quite a bit. If you know my Ross, that's sayin' something.

The other fun distraction we've all had has been going to some high school football games. Er, it's confession time. You see my high school did not have a football team not enough kids really so my whole life I've basically denied it's existence. I know, some would say, "WHAT?!" It's true. Well, late in life, I confess I was SO wrong to have done that. Our school team just won the sectionals and are now on to states. O.M.G. it has been fun. I think I'll actually watch the Super Bowl this year not just eat/wait for the funny commercials. I know, pathetic, I just had to confess this and I feel better now.

Miss Grace has begun a new adventure too; dance and gymnastics. It seems soccer is just not her deal. I'm sad I admit. It's the one sport I played and loved. But, I'm not gonna force it. Once a week she takes, tap, jazz and gymnastics. Of course, her first love is still riding lessons. Plus, she is now outfitted with skiis, boots, poles, helmet and ski-leash. As soon as the snow flies she and her Daddy are going to hit the slopes.

Another time "vaccum" has been my new job(s). I now work 40-ish hours a week after many wonderful years of being part-time worker, part-time homemaker. It's time. Really. The little$t is in Kindergarten, the "middlest" will be in college in two 1/2 year$ and the oldest has pretty much flown the ne$t. You know what I'm $aying? Plus I'm done studying for my federal licen$e. So what else would I do with my time? Alphabetize the spices? Polish the lightbulbs? Three days a week I still wear my Bookkeeper/Tax Preparer hat. The other 2 1/2 I am the Bookkeeper and Ministry Administrator for our church. It's been one week and I am truly enjoying the variety in my work life now. Still getting used to the scheduling though. But that'll come with time. Having a husband who is so "in tune" with the domestic chores has helped immensely.We are a good team he and I.

So, not a lot of photos from last month as I honestly just didn't have/make time to take many. I promise I'll try and do better in November.

Smiling but breathless,

~Kate-Lyn~