Well, I can't believe summer is gone. No more garden produce (well I still have to plant garlic) no more swimming, no more casual days, (well it's still kinda casual here) no more Caleb running naked outside while he's learning to potty train : )For some reason that makes his uncles nervous but I think they chalk it up to incorrectly thinking and always stating that I am a hippie?
We did have a joyous summer none the less. I would have to say the highlights of the summer are too numerous to talk about here. I have pulled the kids into hiking more this summer/fall and it has improved their character and taught them more about God's creation. We were introduced by our lovely cousins from Utah to rock climbing and now the addiction runs deep. Here is a pic of my first climb! And, if you look at the bottom you will see many children running around. Anna prefers to boulder with no ropes, just my hands behind her so I can catch her when she falls. Caleb enjoyes throwing rocks down the mountain and watching them fall. Can you blame a little boy? Oh, and picking the pokeberries till their blood drenches his fingers is his other activity at the rocks. We have decided to build a climbing wall this winter. What a great way to stay active when all is dreary outside! The picture was taken at Crescent Rocks, just right here on Mount Weather. The best spot we visited was by far Elizabeth Furnace.
School with Anna has begun and I just loving getting into the routine with her and her books, not to mention the violin. Little ones making music must bring such joy to their Creator! Caleb incessantly follows everyone around asking "what is that, what is that, what is that". He's nosey and has to be involved in EVERYTHING.
October is upon us and Anna is full of questions about why we are not doing halloween. Explaining this to a 4 year old is quite difficult. She is not satisfied with simple answers! I decided to try and host a reformation day party. Beer for the adults...candy for kids (shocking, I know). And, a fun game with quotes from our Reformation Fathers! Maybe we will end the evening by watching the movie: Luther?
Our church's search for a pastor continues. Please keep Covenant Christian Church in your prayers. Only the LORD can send the right teacher/shepherd.
