Autumn Amusements

This is my favorite time of the year. The foliage, the apples, school, the crispness in the air...ah make that mosquitoes in the air. Anyway, I love it! But it doesn't matter what time of the year it is it always seems like a busy season around here.

A couple weeks ago Sierra forced me to go bowling with a bunch of her friends. I in turn forced my daughter-in-law to join me for back-up. We really did have a good time though...all 10 of us!

Slava lost his very first baby tooth. He had no idea what was going on and was upset with the fact that his tooth was loose. Thanks to big brother Andrii, it came out in one swift pull. We had to explain that it was ok and now he'll get a big boy tooth in its place.
Missy and Slava had some fun playing in the leaves. She kept throwing them on the trampoline and he kept bouncing through them. The trampoline is a great tool for burning off Slava's steam. However, I think we'll need to be purchasing a new one since the springs have been literally popping off.
Looking through my kitchen window I can view my favorite tree all dressed up for autumn. Andrii captured this picture for me.
Tonight Wayne & I are headed out for a "date night" which are few and far between these days. So when he mentioned that he'd like to see the new Courageous movie, and since men's Bible study is cancelled for tonight, I seized the opportunity. I'm also looking forward to this weekend for our annual women's retreat. About 30 of us are heading up to the Silver Spruce Inn in Schroon Lake. I can't wait! I missed the retreat last year because of our Ukraine trip to get Slava. I cannot believe it's been almost a year. Sometimes I find my sentimental self reflecting back at what we were doing this time last year. I even find myself missing Ukraine.

I'll be sure to bring my camera so I can share some pics of the retreat. Until then, thanks for taking time out of your busy schedule to read about mine!