Richardson Report

 I totally forgot about the second half of November!  Thanksgiving included the Honeys for dinner, and some fun family Switch games. Quentin had his first ever pumpkin pie, which I think it what he was most looking forward to about an American Thanksgiving. Our friend Cruz invited the English Connect students, teachers, and families to her house for pupusas again.  They are so delicious and she is so good at making them.  I've been practicing but I have a long way to go to perfect the technique. Followed by a trip to Sunriver for our first ever non-summer visit.  We spent some time in Bend cruising the shops, went to the SHARC to enjoy the indoor pool, and were thrilled when it snowed on our last full day there! officially 9...... birthday ice cream!

Jenny came to Oregon to see Grandma and it was fun to have her around for a couple days.  She tagged along on all my errands, including things like a FREEZING night of powder puff football to see Natalie's game, violin lessons, grocery shopping, and all that.  We took Grandma out for a belated birthday brunch and she spent time going through photos and enjoying stories with Grandma too.  In case anyone is wondering - we have just over a month before Brynne and Zahid are married.  Some days I feel like running around and screaming like a lunatic.  I'm just enjoying the planning process THAT much.  Other days I feel super chill and like it's in the bag.  Most days I worry what I'm forgetting.... However, one important November happening is Faith's birthday!  She's turning 9 this year and we decided to celebrate with her friends and host an Indoor Camping themed evening.  It was pretty epic, if I do say so myself.  She was really excited to...

 October was filled with Church things for Josh, birthdays, and getting to know Quentin! Kenna and I found ourselves totally twinning one day - even our pants and shoe brands matched! Here is Quentin.  he is funny and kind and we like having him around.  He also gets down things from high places for me.  ;-) Quentin is from Hamburg Germany and he is here studying finance and investing with Josh. He'd never been to a pumpkin patch or corn maze, so of course we had to introduce him... But the girls could not convince him to try the cow train! Natalie had her first concert choir and they really sounded very good - I was impressed! And Kenna attend a district Play-In, her first one as one of the high school helpers.  They played the theme music from Psycho...that was fun. Our stake PR person made sure the community got to meet Josh. Our hammocks are our most favorite summer time possession I think. Our youth did a rock climbing trip.  Kenna and Natalie both sai...