Weekend Recap

sorting and counting

The weekend was a good one, filled with family and friends and candy.  Thankfully, most of that Halloween candy is gone now - I think they each have a couple more pieces to enjoy.  The day after Halloween, I took them to a book store and told them they could "buy" books, for 20 pieces of candy each.  I was so happy they went for it, and they even chose relatively cheap paperbacks!  It put a nice dent in their giant piles of sugar.  Still, I'll be happy when all of it is gone.  

On Saturday, the boys and I enjoyed a birthday party at a nearby farm.  They got to visit animals and even ride a horse.  Very cool.  

We were paid a visit by my very talented cousin, Erin.  She is a professional photographer, and I was so excited to have the opportunity to do a family session with her.  I can't wait to see the pictures!  She also happens to be a very sweet person, and it was awesome to be able to visit with her while she was in town.  The boys were instantly smitten.

Sunday included a family open house at Nathan's school, a visit to the community farm to feed our jack-o-lanterns to the animals, a trip to the playground, and then a cozy evening at home.  

The temperatures are falling, and I can feel Winter coming.  I am researching skis (thinking it's time I buy a pair), making Christmas wish lists for the boys (oh heck, for me too), and choosing recipes (even though I'm not hosting a crowd this year - I am still cooking on Christmas Day).  I know I need to get organized now so that I can enjoy this happy season and not get overwhelmed by it.