Happy Halloween, Fireman style!

Trip to the pumpkin patch

Gavin's trip to the pumpkin patch.

Today Gavin's preschool class went to Beasley Orchard to pick pumpkins and go on a hay ride. I got to chaperone and it was really special to be able to spend some one-on-one time with Gavin. Two classes went. Gavin only has 8 kids in his class. 7 boys and 1 girl!

Group shot of class. Notice Gavin is not there.

He refused to be in the picture and held tightly to my leg... eyeroll!

Riding on hay wagon.



Pumpkin picking and trying not to get dirty.

Climbing Hay Mountain.

Girls weekend, Waupaca Style

What a weekend. I just got back from a wonderful girls weekend in Wisconsin with my best friends from growing up. It has been 9 years since I've been "home" and I enjoyed every minute of it. Brief visit in Stevens Point to have dinner with Crescent's parents and tour my old stomping grounds. Then off to Waupaca and a beautiful cottage on Columbia Lake. We spent the weekend reminiscing, gossiping, crying, comforting, laughing and relaxing. We are hoping to make it an annual event. Same time, next year.

Deanna, Julie, Crescent, Lorelei, and Kristina.

At the Wheelhouse Restaurant.

Karaoke at the Paca Pub.

Columbia Lake

Last morning before heartfelt goodbyes.