2019 :: week 40

September 29

Sunday was the last day of our trip. We planned on leaving at 10am, so we got up early and took one last quick walk on the beach before we had to pack up and leave. Miles was not sure what to make of the waves. He never seemed upset, but he had a quizzical look on his face most of the time we had his feet in the sand and water. We drove back to San Diego with the Tames and the Curries and enjoyed visiting with them in the sketchy white van for a few final hours. We had a relatively easy flight home that unexpectedly ended up landing in KC 45 minutes early. We had a such a wonderful time on the vacation, but it was great getting home to our kids and sleeping on our own beds.

September 30

I had piles of pictures and school papers to go through on Monday. I found this picture Will drew of our van going on a roadtrip. When I asked Will about it he said he was jealous of our trip to Mexico and wanted to know what our next roadtrip is going to be. We don't have anything planned--time to plan one!

October 1

It was a gorgeous morning and Elliott and the neighborhood gang played outside for close to three hours before Elliott and Bennett had to go to school. Elliott loves playing with his friends and I love that they entertain each other so well. It certainly makes my life easier!

October 2

Wednesday morning we met Stephanie and Kendall for a free puppet show at the community center. Afterwards we had a little bit of time before we had to drop Elliott off at school, so we made a quick stop at Target and saw a black Kia Soul in the parking lot. Whenever Elliott and I see a Kia Soul we get excited. Sometimes if we are in a parking lot we take a picture to send to Anthony or Aunt Emily. Since we have taken a few picture of this type I got "fancy" with my photography.

October 3

Thursday was my dad's birthday. After piano we went to my parents' house to celebrate. My dad is a great Pepaw, dad and friend. He has generously spent HOURS working in our yard this year. He is supportive, kind and keeps things entertaining.

October 4

We went to the pre-homecoming SMS Kidfest on Friday evening. Will invited Knox and Porter to come with us, and the boys stayed with Tony for the game.We brought some pizzas to eat and the kids had fun playing the carnival games. Lauren and Elliott spent a lot of time in the bounce house while Will and his friends played the soda ring toss over and over. I think they collectively won a dozen small bottles of soda. Tony said the boys drank all the soda and then wanted to buy skittles at the game. So much sugar!

October 5

Saturday afternoon we went to Bennett's birthday party at SuperKidz Club in Mission. It was a rainy day, so an indoor play place was the perfect place to spend a couple hours on Conference Saturday. Even Miles had fun in the "baby zone." When we moved into our house Will was 19 months old and I was pregnant with Lauren and the next youngest kid on the street was in kindergarten. Since then eight kids have been born to families on our street. It can be chaotic at times, but I am so grateful for these kids and the network of parents we have on our street.