Fall glory

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 celebrate with friends since she didn't have a chance last year (Mexico birthday).  We built a giant fort in the living room.  Kenna and Natalie led the girls in girls camp songs, we had the fireplace on for that campfire feeling.  We played hide and go seek in the dark, made oven s'mores, and really just had a blast!  I can't believe my youngest is 9 already.  

Some things you should know about Faith:  She is really imaginative in her pretend play, she's addicted to stories and books.  She is always up for a board game.  Her favorite thing is when Dad reads to her from some of the special books that they enjoy together (books that mom won't read like Usagi Bo Jimbo).  She likes to golf.  She is learning to play the piano and doing pretty well.  She likes school.  She's sensitive to teasing.  She is really good at remembering things she hears and answering questions about those things.