Where did September go?

The Wilders, one of my favorite bands year-round.

Emily people watching, she gets that from me, I could sit and watch people all day, especially at the festival. You'll never see so many different people in one place all at once I guarantee it!

September flew by so fast around here. School got started in full swing which has been a bit of a challenge but I think is finally going a bit more smoothly. Me and the girls went to the Bluegrass festival and has a wonderful time. The weather was more than perfect. I got to hang out with my some of my favorite people that weekend. I stayed late every night and enjoyed tons of great music. I even found a few new favorites. It was very relaxing. My brother Jeff came for the festival I don't see him very often. I miss him so much.

Emily and Barrett relaxing while listening to music, how sweet...

Soccer has been in full swing and the girls are so awesome this year. Kylie has scored 1 or more goals each game even 3 in one game. Emily is the same way she has scored almost every game. I love to watch them play they are both very aggressive and really like competing. Their last game is on Sat. I'm kinda glad because it is getting awfully cold sitting out there watching.

Todd has been having a great football season, we have been to almost every game. When he first started coaching I never went to games. I guess mostly because the girls were so little and they didn't enjoy it, but now we all love going and watching dad in action. We get all dressed up warm and go cheer on the team. Laura has a great post about the game and parade last friday evening.

I've been helping out at Emily's school, the teacher asked me to make flash cards and review words with some of the kids that are having trouble reading basic words fast. It's been fun but I usually only have a good 15 min. before they have to move on and get their day started. I come in at the beginning of the day. Starting next week I will be helping out in all 3 kindergarten classrooms. I'm excited to get in there again and help out. In the winter I need something to get me out of the house for a bit.

October is almost over now, the girls both have birthdays next month. Things are getting ready to get busier around here.

It's a mess...

One new window is in....
The old siding looks terrible....

The outside of my house is a mess. This past week we started tearing things up. We were supposed to start this project back in July. BUT... now that it's cold we are starting, doesn't make much sense to me but that's the way things work out sometimes. My neighbor is a carpenter and he was busy until now. I'm helping him. yes, me. I love to do things like this. I'm pretty good with tools. I was always following my dad around when I was young watching him fix things and build stuff. It sunk in. Not to long ago I put the kitchen faucet in. Most recently I have torn off trim and siding, soon I will be taking windows out. I'm excited to get this project DONE! I've waited a long time to have new windows that were not stuck shut because it rains and so many of them are cracked. This winter will be much warmer. We are getting new siding too. My house is going to look different. Now if it just had another bathroom, bedroom and laundry room it would be ideal. Some days it feels like we have outgrown this house but it's paid for and right now that's a pretty cool feeling. We may eventually get something bigger, but for now its fine. We are cozy. I always think of this old song lyric that says "Love grows best in little houses just like this." Yes we trip over the laundry while going to the fridge, we wait in line to go to the bathroom, when I warm my tush in front of the fireplace my husband can't see the tv, but I love it here right now. I have my moments. I have a connection to this house. Both of my babies were born here. I've lovingly painted each room and organized them just right. We have this tree outside that has become one little girls favorite spot this past summer. Our back yard is big and private and has the cutest playhouse with a lamp that shines through the window when the girls are playing inside. So when this rain stops and the windows get delivered I'll put my long underwear on and head outside and give our home a makeover. Can't wait!!!

Back of the house before picture...