Since October started, it has been quite hectic around here. I turned 40, left for a trip to California, subbed at school, went on a field trip with Reagan, attended a wonderful Surprise party hosted by my husband, cheered on our son, Patrick at the Middle School State Cross Country meet in Des Moines, attended a 60th birthday party, and watched our other son Bennett play football. Needless to say, I have spent this week trying to catch up with emails, chores, regular mail, and here on my blog. Please enjoy some of the photos from our last 2 weeks and stay tuned for a more specific post on my trip to California!
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| Patrick warming up at the state Cross Country Meet. |
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| The 3A 7th Grade Boys ready to start the race. |
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| The finish! He got 39th place out of 65 boys and earned a medal on this tough course! |
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| A fire in our small town on October 3rd destroyed a bar/restaurant. |
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| Our girl weekend begins! |
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| Grapes in El Dorado County Wine Country in California |
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| Just one of the amazing views we saw in California. |
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| In front of one of the many vineyards we saw in California. |
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| Me overlooking Emerald Bay at Lake Tahoe |
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| Reagan at Bloomsbury Farms |
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| Jumping on the bouncy pillow. I think every yard needs one of these! |
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| At my Surprise 40th Birthday Party! |
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| My life is blessed because of these friends! |
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| The guy who made it all happen….my husband! |
