While Rooke was meeting with his peer group from youth group, we went for an evening walk around the capitol with the girls. As we walked, the girls asked Ryan what exactly a lawyer does. It was sweet to hear him explaining his profession on the steps of the Senate building!
Bridgette and one of her best buddies, Ruth, decided it would be fun to have a Fall Feast for our families. They planned out the menu, decorated the table, and made sure everything was in order for a perfect morning brunch feast.
After brunch, the older sisters took the stage with the first reading of their much anticipated novel. They read all 12 chapters with enthusiasm and great character voices.
The photos I find on my phone!
Happy Birthday, Ryan!
Angela took off for a couple nights of girl time in Charleston. The weather was perfect! The fellowship was even better.
Ryan and Rooke joined men from our church for one night of camping. The next day, the girls and I drove out to meet our guys and camp together for one night as a family.
She loves writing stories!
Aunt Vallerie and Uncle Steve have been leading Art Class on Friday afternoons. The kids are having a blast, and creating some amazing things!
At the end of the month, we received a special visit from the Swisher family. We've known the Swishers since living in China, and they have been loyal friends to visit us in the many different places we've lived.
Bridgette and Jacob had fun scarmbling around on the playground
The Swishers helped make Halloween much more fun this year since our normal plans were canceled. They brought fun costumes and game ideas, which the kids thoroughly enjoyed
I made my traditional tomato cheese soup and bread to keep everyone warm
Gretchen dressed up as a Starbucks Frappacino
Bridgette really wanted to be a cheerleader
And Rooke played the role of middle school boy perfectly, not wanting to dress up, participating in some of the games, and gladly eating the candy!
