Raising Arrows

we began the month with a fun and spontaneous trip to  Mount Grace Priory with an awesome family!  Super thankful for new friends who are like family.  October was filled with lots of pumpkins, baking, and outdoor time. Knowing the time change was quick on our heals, we tried to soak in as much as possible! We hosted a pumpkin party in the community garden. We were able to carve pumpkins with many kids from the neighborhood and enjoyed some much needed soup and caramel apple cider. We visited one of our favorite hiking spots. We made lots of homemade goodies - not all pumpkin flavored either. We also welcomed soup season with open mouths and have been enjoying soup every Sabbath with homemade bread, which has been a trial and ere process. haha but a yummy experiment none the less. We were also treated to very enjoyable day out to The Beamish Museum with an amazing couple and partners from our church. It was a great month and a great way to enter into autumn and the "dark ...

 September holds some near and dear times this year.  We said goodbye to Meemaw & Papa after 2 weeks of fun.  Boarded a plane for a very dear wedding in Italy.  Got to visit GEM friends in Rome and see some sites.  We packed up our home on Petch street.  M began secondary school and had a bday.  Phew! What a month. There were plenty of ups and downs. Lots of tears for sorrow and joy.  Overall, SO many memories made and family adventures had!  Thanks September!