What We Have Been Up To

So, I kind of neglected the blog a bit. I have to admit that I lost motivation for it. I had to remind myself that this blog serves as a our family journal as well.

Here is a brief recap of what we did in October.

We "ArtPrized' several times. Amelia and I made a few trips downtown. Allison and I had a special night out and visited a few sites.  Brian kicked me out of the house the last day and I was able spend some time wandering around downtown by myself. Three glorious hours later, along with a piece of chocolate cake and a fountain Coke, I felt completely rejuvenated. It was exactly what I needed.

Amelia turned four and we celebrated her birthday with the grandparents. My Dad gives each grandchild a glass piggy bank filled with pennies when they turn four.

I went on a field trip with Allison to the apple orchard. I also started volunteering at her school one afternoon a week to help during their lunch period. I am now known as "Allison's Mom". 

The girls took swimming lessons. 

Amelia and I spend quality time in the car every afternoon on our way to pick up Allison. Sometimes she plays her Leapster games and other times she is content with looking out the window. I love looking back and seeing her face.

I also volunteered at Allison's fall harvest party.  

We spent Saturday mornings relaxing. By the end of the school week, Allison is beat and makes it clear that she doesn't want to go anywhere on Saturday - all she wants to do is stay in her PJs and play.