Chris turned 40 this year! He doesn't like to make a big deal out of his birthdays but we did have a family dinner the night before (a Sunday) and had his friend smoke a brisket for it.
His gift was also quarterly delivery of smoked meats.
We had all the family that was available in town come over for dinner!
Jane worked hard to make brownies.
We had good cousin time:
Then he woke up on his actual birthday! This mug was given to Chris' mom when she turned 40, then passed on to Rob when he turned 40, and now to Chris.
Chris and I went out to lunch at Cava.
We did a couple gifts:
And then cake!
Happy birthday, Chris! We love you!! Hope this next decade is the best one yet!
September started out cool and then, of course, got hot again. The pool stayed open a couple weekends after Labor Day and then finally shut down for the season. School was going strong despite several random days off. Volleyball, soccer, and flag football seasons got started and Jane began her trumpet journey.
Chris resting with his buddies:
Last bit of pool time for the season:
Busch Gardens with friends before too much of the Howl-o-scream decorations were put out.
Fun on our neighborhood slide!
Eleanor had fun with friends at a 13th birthday party.
Family dinner at Antelope and Uncle Benny's!
Ben made a jeopardy game:
Time at the park with cousins:
Eleanor caught a butterfly!
Bonfire with color changing flames!
I've been enjoying the marina while it's not too hot:
Eleanor's BG Howl-o-scream night with friends:
And 7-11 with friends:
Rosie came to the neighborhood board meeting with me:
Eleanor with Copper:
Chris went to Tony Shaver's Hall of Fame induction.
I got to catch up with my mother and sister in laws after her long trip out of town:
Jane and Rosie have been two peas in a pod lately.
September was lovely and we are ready for the cooler weather October brings. Happy Fall!
While Chris and I were gone on our trip, Grandma and Gaby held down the fort here with the kids. THANK YOU to both of them!! There were ice cream trips:
There was a trip to Busch Gardens:
The kids got to go to Surge!
There were picnics and time by the river:
Dinner and spaetzle making:
And yard work!
We even came home to a birthday cake for me! I was out of town for my birthday so was super happy to have a birthday cake when I came back!
The kids had such a great time while we were gone all thank to Gaby and Grandma. We cannot thank you enough for all your help so we could get away! You guys are the best!
