The beginning of Fall

What season is it right now? The end of Summer? I would say it is the beginning of Fall. If Fall lasted half of the year (or more), that would be fine with me. I had 2 Pumpkin Spice drinks from Starbucks last week. I have already created my wreath for Fall (by the way, I will take custom orders if someone needs wreath… or hairbow… or scarf…) I helped 2 friends make wreaths like mine and sold another to a friend. You betcha I have all my Fall decor in place inside. I am not quite brave enough to decorate the porch just yet though.

Adelynn started school! She is at Candy Lane this year. I love how close it is to our house. I am already loving the atmosphere of Candy Lane and the teachers. (Candy Lane is my Alma Mater) The owner was working there when I was there as a student and owned it by the time my brother went there (20 years ago). The other teacher used to cut my hair when I was little! It’s a small world. I already think their communication is worlds ahead of where we were at last year. There are a lot of reasons why this is a great fit for us.

 
Dave has been working and traveling for a work quite a bit. He was gone to Boston for a week in August, he came home last night from 4 days in KC. That is in the middle of his working 10 days straight – would have been 12 if he hadn’t taken a day off. In October he goes to Hawaii for 10 days (yes, for work). Adelynn gets sick every. single. time. Dave leaves. I don’t feel like this is coincidence. So this time – after she spent all day long trying to puke, actually puked 3 times, and couldn’t hold anything down on Thursday evening – I got smart. I have been dabbling in essential oils recently. So call me crazy if you want, but some good ol lavendar oil on her feet and belly was the cure. She had a great night of sleep and woke up a brand new girl! Ava also just got over a runny nose which usually leads to an ear infection. This time I was thinking ahead and a few natural remedies later – voila! *knock on wood* I believe we have avoided the ear infection. Like I said, you can think I’m loony – Dave sometimes does - but this is a great choice for our family! I can’t wait to see what else we can prevent and cure.

If you don’t do Facebook or read my blog, this is my Instagram. That’s a good way to keep up with pictures. Ava made her debut in the Oh Adelynn posts this morning on my blog!

Here’s some pictures:

Cake pops!


Adelynn and friends were prepared to stay up late and watch Mary Poppins. But it didn’t happen.

So happy in the mornings!


She got this My Little Pony mask from a birthday party on a Thursday. The following Saturday we went to another birthday party. Naturally, she had to wear the mask.


When Ava helps with coupons it’s a win-win. I can keep my eye on her and the paper gets a little more use before recycling!
  

 
 
I left my cereal outside unattended. A bath followed.

Meeting Waldo at Bluebird Books!
 
       
We have been to the Fair once this year so far. Adelynn wanted to do the sky ride! It was so fun to hear her talk about everything at the Fair that she could see. This age is fun because she is excited about everything.
  
Riding the train. Ava held on tight just like she did to Grandma on the sky ride (except she stayed awake on the train).
 
Happy Fall!