October is nearly over and I finally have a moment to update the blog. The month started out with my birthday. I ate lunch with some childhood friends; Leslie Higginson Harkness, Kerianne DiLello Bangerter, and Rori Richins Boseman. We all met at Olive Garden and chatted about life. It was so wonderful to see these ladies. I wish only the best for them.
My family made a birthday banner and a birthday song. Teagan and Xadia made it just for me.
Then we all went out to dinner. We went to El Matador. They surprised me with gifts from Mrs. Cavanaugh’s chocolates and the dollar store. I got an angel figurine, new lipstick, and Hershey kisses. I love my family. They treat me so well. They make my birthday so special.
The following week was Xadia’s birthday. She celebrated at Boondocks with a bunch of friends. I only planned 2 hours to play at Boondocks. Next time, we will do 3 hours.
I was really surprised to see that Xadia got a lot of bracelet making kits. The family gave her a hamster. She has named it Fluffy but for some reason, I like to call it “Fluffy Amadeus.” The hamster is really cute. In fact, McCabe commented that Fluffy, “melts his heart.” That was a journal worthy line. McCabe does not usually say things like that.
We also went to a Halloween carnival at the church. The kids wore their costumes. Jacinda was England from Hetalia. McCabe was the plague doctor. Xadia was a weeping angel. Teagan was Bendy from Bendy and the ink machine. Tim and I did not dress up this year. I was exhausted from getting the kids ready. Some of their costumes came 2 hours before the carnival.
