Autumn hay ride

We had a hay ride a couple of weeks ago and the kids loved it! We roasted hot dogs and marshmallows- drank hot chocolate and hot cider.  We've had several people ask us to do it again next year.  We hope we can.  Thanks to all those who helped make this night happen. 

Thought of the day

A friend sent me the "thought of the day" from her desk today and it is worthy of being posted:

"You've lived a life in a house of imperfect love. You think God is
going to cut you just as the coach did, or abandon you as your father
did, or judge you as religion did, or curse you as your friend did. He
won't, but it takes time to be convinced. For that reason, abide in
Him."

Autumn at the lake

A week ago, we made sandwiches and went on the boat after church to look at the changing leaves. While we were boating, we also saw a family of beavers and a bald eagle. Sorry, no pictures though. The camera's batteries died. This weekend, we worked out in the yard and enjoyed the beautiful weather! I took Alex on the walking trail. The trees were gorgeous! I simply love autumn in the ozarks.

Vacation

Sorry I didn't post much in October. It was a busy month for us. Among it all, Steven had a birthday and we spent a week in Destin Florida. It has really grown there. It was much more crowded than ever before. We heard it is nice and less crowded a bit further east in Rosemary, Dune Allen, Blue Mountain beaches, so we visited their beaches and loved them!! We enjoyed being near the ocean again. It's vastness, sounds, tide, sand...everything refreshes us. We LOVE it. It rained the last part of the week though- I mean, RAINED. They got a year's worth in two days. But, we're thankful for the blessing of being able to go see the ocean and the safety we had on the trip.