One step forward, two looks back.

 I welcomed fall this week. With crocheting. And a little painting. Lunch with my girls. A very lucky bunko day on Wednesday where I won not one - but TWO - cash prizes! It doesn't even begin to make up for all the times I lost. But. It was so fun for that one day. Everybody wanted to be me. Then they said 'let's go to the casino, quick!' The mounds brownies I had baked for the bunko party were well received. An understatement! The ladies gobbled them up, and took some home for later. Let me warn you - only make them if you have a crowd to feed. Otherwise you will eat them all yourownself. 

I want to regain my little art edge. So I started. Small. 

After the best bunko day ever - I packed and drove to Daughter's house. She and SIL had a date to see the Indigo Girls in concert. I spent the night. It was great. All threes kiddos were sweet and listened. They were angels. Tucker had J-Team and got a ride with a neighbor. 

Merritt insisted we play this card-guessing game. And. I want you to know that it is loads of fun. For real. Pure D fun. Lauren helped me learn how to play. She is a great sister. And she is getting very grown up. I am really proud of her and proud of how well she is doing in school and her reading some grown up sorts of books. Shout out to you Sweet Lauren!!

4 year old in the house! I love the way she selects her attire for school. 

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I have to give another shout out to Pope Francis this week. I am praying for him and hope that his visit affects good vibrations and changes of heart where needed. 

Let us all endeavor to get along and help one another.

Amen.

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Beach Boy is on his way up to attend a visitation at the funeral home. Coach Ford died this week. Coach Ford was a middle school teacher and coach. He taught and/or coached all three of our children. They each have heart warming fun Coach Ford stories. He was beloved by many students and parents in our community. 12 years ago when Beach Boy returned to our community to teach/coach - it was alongside his former coach - Coach Ford. 

God rest your soul, Coach Ford. 

Peace.