More Fall Fun

I absolutely love everything about fall. For me, it symbolizes the beginning of a new year and serves as a reminder that the holidays are just around the corner (Is it too early to start listening to Christmas music?). Watching a toddler play with leaves, dress up in a costume, and carve a pumpkin for the first time added to my enjoyment this year. Here are some pictures of Micah's "trick-or'treating" experience, minus the candy. We stopped by Jim's aunt's, and Micah knocked on the door and said "treat". Then we headed down to a quaint shopping district where kids lined the street waiting for their turn to say the phrase and receive the prize. We skipped the lines and just checked out the various characters wondering around. I can't wait to see how he responds to Christmas festivities!







Each week Micah and I visit our friends at Toby Jones Retirement Center. He loves going as much as the ladies love him. A few weeks ago Micah wore his monkey costume, and boy was he a hit. Lorraine, the wonderful lady in the picture, just turned 99, and we spend about 30 minutes chatting with her each time we go. In the picture, Micah was participating in the exercise class with her. He enjoyed following the directions of the instructor and playing with the balls. I feel so blessed to be able to have time to play with Micah and visit a variety of people.

I've also really enjoyed being a table leader at MOPS this year. Our table ventured out to a local organic farm where the kids picked apples from a tree, pulled potatoes out of the ground, rode on the back of a tractor, fed the chickens, and chose a pumpkin from the field. Micah decided that this is the year for green pumpkins, so that is what we brought home.