October has always been a busy month for our family. I feared, with COVID this year, that it wouldn't be. Boy, was I wrong! Between P's cross country season, birthdays, hunting, Rob's storm work, Halloween and our every day commitments, we had something filling up our calendar several times a week.
At the first of the month, I felt like our lives went from 0-60 in no time flat. Rob was working long hours. I was a "mom taxi". P was involved with cross country, youth group, hanging out at friends' houses and wanting to go to his school's football games. E started piano lessons and spends every waking moment with his best friend.
On the weekends that we didn't have any big plans we went to camp to celebrate family birthdays. It was nice to be able to spend time with family, celebrating in the most normal way possible this year.
Last weekend ended P's cross country season. We were so impressed with what he accomplished in only a few months. He practiced diligently and was able to shave 2 minutes (!!!) off his time by the end. It was fun to watch him blossom and find his athletic niche.
Last night we rounded out the month with neighborhood trick or treating. I thought it would be cancelled since so many other things have been this year. But, much to my joy, it went on as scheduled. For the first time since moving to this neighborhood, most of the people handed out candy. After the boys and their friends were done stashing their bags with every form of candy, we went to our neighbor's house for dinner. Afterwards we sat around the fire pit, talking and enjoying the beautiful Fall weather. When we got home, both boys said it was the best Halloween they'd ever had. I guess when so much has been taken away from us this year, it makes you appreciate the things you are able to do.
Here are a few pictures to highlight our month....
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