I say BLUR....because October is when we are really feeling the BLUR of the days slipping by with school, sports, birthdays, and ALL THE THINGS. Will I ever not say "all the things"? Probably not. It's what we have signed up for this season of life and being on the other side of 4 sports for 3 kids...I'm happy to say that we are down to a 1 sport family for winter. THANK YOU JESUS! :) I mean, we do it to ourselves, but so grateful this isn't the speed our family operates at 365 days a year.
I also realize how rude it is to not have our 1st day off until late October...we basically go from Summer Fun Family to School Crazy Family and there is a 100% difference in how we operate. Alas, I digress, I will miss this time of crazy, but also want to make sure I'm being intentional with my kids.
I've very grateful when other people send me action shots ...photography is not my skill, but I appreciate when others share. Millie participated in Volleyball and Griffin played Soccer this fall for school.
A little Dad and Millie time off the grid...they headed to East to visit family and had this special moment.
Fun nights for school with the girls crew...
Saturdays are for CHEER!
Our little FLYER!!!
A special visitor for Millie and a Spirit Stick too!
The cousins were there for the fun too!
Same day...another game for LJ!
On our tour of barbers...we found the ONE!
Sunny Sundays are meant for a family walk.
October was beautiful and the sunny soccer games were so much fun.
Our fav came into town so Steph and I went and belted out "THE TRUTH"
Back to the track...
And a bit of a stormy afternoon.
Sunday on Worship...in the High School Chapel.
Serve it up Millie, Serve it up!
Just a little Spooky spirit on a random school day...and it looks like everyone was smiles FOR THE WIN.
FUN RUN...did I say we lucked out with October weather?!?! LJ and the bumble bee crew!
Love that all my kiddos are in one spot...I will miss this so much!
Ahhh, Friday coffee stop with the hubs!
And then she was 8!!!!! Say what?!?!
LJ wanted to celebrate with a small crew of just her besties and had the BEST TIME. Red Robin, crafts, cake and a hot tub. Sounds like a win for sure.
Good Morning Miss 8 Year Old!
Special morning with our cherry!
And an afternoon with the cousins!
Ended the night with a going away party for the Mortimer Fam.
Back at it for sunny soccer!
And more with pink shoes on the court!
A random day off school gave us the perfect opportunity to check out high school for G...again, how are we here already. Even ran into a special friend on our tour.
Family Photos TAKE 2...our 2nd time with the amazing Sara Lucero and just love how she captures our kiddos.
Wrapped up the day off at the PUMPKIN patch...all the nostalgia, but learning that sometimes it's time for new adventures!
LJ getting to hang with a friend while both big bros are on the soccer field.
Trunk or Treat...a lot of Harry Potter and a Dog.
And she decided to put in the work and TRY again. She exceeded all expectations and truly shined on her audition. Welcome to Varsity Millie, it is so well deserved.
Sunday strolls...a favorite when the sun is out and the family is all together!
Look at who was on school worship again...next month, she is doing piano at school too!
Just mom and the pup. He was spoiled with so much outside time this year.
And then it was the Cheer Halloween Practice...Gru and Princess Peach steal the Moon :)
And an early Birthday gift for the soon to be birthday boy...we were able to coordinate a surprise with G's guitar teacher and they set up his new guitar for him.
NO BIG birthday celebration for the 14 year old...just a "chill" night with friends.
Meanwhile, middle sis was off to the Halloween on main street to secure all the candy.
Back with the buds and Mom served dessert...with a candle (BUT NO, it wasn't a birthday party).
This crew is something special. One left for Texas 2 days later and another leaves for Cali in June. Going to miss this sweet tribe, but I know God has BIG plans for all of them.
This was the photos they sent me.
A final drop off with all 5 of the boys...lots of tears, but so many memories.
Officially FOUR-TEEN years old. How did that happen so fast? On the downward slope to DRIVING...say what?!?!
And then it was Playoffs...Millie's team looked adorable, but ended up finishing their season in round 1.
The crew since Day 1 of crew...year 6 going strong. One more year for these sweet ladies.
And then, LJ had her game....and they WON! Win, keep playing!
Back home for some birthday celebrations with the cousins!
And then a family dinner out at VON's...the birthday boys special request!
I hope that I always cherish the days and remember how special they were...but how hard they were too and that only by God's grace are we able to wake up each day and keep loving, growing and figuring this out. So blessed for the continued lessons, challenges and more that are helping us trust GOD more. Your will, always!!!
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