Sunday, November 12, 2023

Living with gratitude.


Fall is for family photos.


Fall is for making memories.


And singing our hearts out and dancing for hours.



Fall is for book fairs.


Fall is for Wednesday Addams.


Fall is for leaf piles.


Fall is for sick days. 




Fall is for family.



And Thanksgiving and being grateful for this crew.


Fall is for 9 year old birthday parties,


Impromptu art shows, 


and the start of baking season!








 

And all at once, summer collapsed into fall.


Fall Weather, Fleece and Barbie Themed Soccer Practice!


Pumpkins, Pumpkins, Pumpkins!

 

CPAP Yoga at bedtime and garage sale puzzle finds. 


Some old and some new outfits!


Cozy spots and trunk or treat pre-game outfits.


Twinning!


I went to Seattle for a week and ....


Lydia went on a girl scout camp out overnight without me!
First overnight without parents or grandparents. 
You rock, Lydia Rose.


Lydia who?  Hermione Granger ready to Expelliarmus all your candy out of your hands!















 

The year I didn't post because it was overwhelming, and I'm not sharing that part yet.

I've been meaning to post Lydia's medical update since her comprehensive clinic visit on July 3, 2024.  The notes have been written ...