October

October was such a rich month full of fall festivities. The weather was very enjoyable and the autumn colors were really showing off. 

Tucker, Millie and I took a walk to watch the Harvest Moon rising.

Trunk or Treat

SVFD Hunter's Breakfast

Mom's night out!

Annual pumpkin carving.

Mason was a SWAT guy and Tucker was Ghost Face.

Tucker, Mason and Beckham

In Stitches

Mason made it one year and one month before requiring his now third set of sutures. This time he fell in the back yard while playing football with his brother.  Of course it was a Sunday so we had to make a trip to the urgent care clinic in Hastings. He tried his best to convince the provider that he did not need stiches, however she assured him it did.  Because of the location on the ever bending knee, the only way for it to heal properly was to stitch it closed.

Papa's Pumpkin Harvest

Last weekend, Papa John invited us to come help with the harvest of his personal pumpkin patch. He grew quite the variety of pumpkins and gourds this year.

So many gorgeous fall colors and textures!

The boys had fun pickin' pumpkins and shootin' a few with their BB guns. 

Northern Lights

After putting the boys to bed on a usual Thursday night, Nathan stepped out back and wondered, "What is that red glow?"

He was wise enough to take a quick picture with his iPhone and quickly realized that it was the awe inspiring aurora borealis!

I had never, in my 40+ years, experienced the Northern Lights and it did not disappoint.  All glory to God in the sky!

Fall Sports

With 3 kids involved in 3 different sports, we were a runnin' this fall.  We wore some divots in our bleacher chairs and ate entirely too many concession stand dinners but it was so fun to see their growth and individual accomplishments.

Dorchester JV Tourney Champs!

Tuck's soccer team with coaches Reed Stone and Phil Hultman

Mason advanced his QB skills with the Mustang's youth football league. 

41

This past weekend, we got to spend some time relaxing and celebrating Nathan's 41st birthday at our favorite getaway.

Unfortunately, Jentry had to stay back in Sutton for volleyball practice and to march with the band at Harvest of Harmony. 

Saxophone Trifecta!

Meanwhile, in Harlan County, we were celebrating 40 years of Applefest.

Grandma and Papa were the honored Grand Marshalls!

The boys entered the kids' chalk art competition and Aunt Kelly got her picture next to the professional artist's 3D chalk image.

We took in the sunrise and even got to see a bald eagle close-up and in-flight.

Most importantly we got to celebrate Nathan. We sang at breakfast and the Hamilton's spoiled him with a tasty brisket dinner at their home.  

As a special gift, I arranged for both the Huskers and the Broncos to pull off a birthday weekend win. It was a near perfect celebration for a special man.