September 2020

September came in with a final swim in the lake over Labor Day. We love where we live and we try our best to enjoy as much time as we can on and in the water. These two crazy boys below also that it would be fun to do a long 100 mile ride - their faces say it all! 

         

  

We said Happy Birthday to Grandma Nel and spent the day with her helping to redecorate and create a large family photo wall. 

We were also excited to finally meeting Josie in person! Katie, Greg, and Josie made the long trip from D.C. to visit us all this fall. We were able to enjoy time with the whole family as well as get our family photos taken with everyone home. What's a backyard BBQ without a game of football right? 

      

        

September also brought in flag football for the boys and volleyball for Marie. Our kids know how to stay active and watching them learn and play with teammates is a blessing. Coaching them has been pretty fun too - Andy coached the boys and I tried my hand at coaching volleyball - I came home with a smile on my face after every practice - I love that game! We picked apples, picked pumpkins, celebrated Homecoming, and took as many fall walks as we could.

We also said goodbye to Andy's Uncle Tom. He passed away late September and celebrating his life at the farm where Karen grew up was just what we all needed. Time together hearing stories, playing with the animals was good for our souls.