Wow, that was fast. It has been a few months since my last post - and a lot has happened. Weekends have been busy, and *snap* just like that fall weather is done and the snow has arrived!
I can't really remember the last time that we had two significant snows in November. But we sure did! Last night we even had "Blizzard Warnings" on the TV. School was even cancelled this morning.
Lovey learning to catch snowflakes on her tongue!
This was the next day, Baber loves tromping around in the snow with his big sister.
But wait - lets rewind a bit. Because we did get fall weather for a bit. And fall weather is awesome!
A couple of the days were nice enough for bike riding :) Baber is getting so big, and The Kid has become a proficient bike rider. No training wheels needed!
We took one Saturday to head out to the pumpkin patch. Fun surprise, Tanners has their Apple Dumplings again :D Delicious. Lovey was especially enamored with the barrel and hayrides.
Even on the cool days we try to get outside and stretch our legs. The view on Grandview drive was as grand as one would expect with the changing colors of Fall. The latter two pictures were a recent trip out to Bass Pro Shop. We really try to find ways to make the most out of the weather here.
I can't forget to post updates from Jones' wedding. After all, after the bachelor party photos some sort of closure is warranted. You'll notice I didn't post any pictures of the Bride and Groom - that is on purpose as they have their own pictures and will likely want to decide what is shown. But the groomsmen? Fair game. It was a beautiful ceremony and a fun party after.
We had our annual Halloween party at Aunt Jills - these are all of the Great-Grand-Grogg kiddos. Well, not all, but many/most.
From left to right we have Hill Billy as Daniel Tiger, Baber as himself, Lovey as a "Hoppy" and The Kid as a Fox! Special thank you to Chinch for crafting the latter two costumes.
Obligatory Lovey pictures because she is so friggin' adorable. She's definitely in her "terrible 2's" but you wouldn't know it looking at these photos.
Here is The Kid Genius himself showing off his newest talents. He is a prodigious reader, having mastered the Berenstain Bears (and obsessing with collecting them all) as well as having started on the Piano. He has a natural talent and ear that is for sure.
Check out these partners in crime! Lovey got the Halloween candy down when she wasn't supposed to - and managed to silence her only witness/co-conspirator with a sucker. Baber, you were so easily bought. Should have negotiated for a milky way.
Baber continues to develop and pursue his fashions. Acorns and trees on this one... he loves that vacuum!
Christmas Photos!
Snuggles are THE BEST.
This one made me chuckle. Lovey and her friend Charley-Boy. The look like an old married couple 😆
Fall also means fun with friends! Neighbor Mark had quite a few evening fires. Would have been nice if we had a few more cool nights before it turned freezing. We also managed to grill out, and invited Wes, Sarge, Neighbor Mark and his son Daniel over. Everyone ate and drank to their fill. Fun!
We also had the guys down to Peoria for our semi-annual RP event wherein we reunite the "original" party. We had a blast, and gamed for most of the weekend... though we did take a break to head over to the Hibachi Grill next door!
The very next weekend I went for the Annual "Extra Life" RP event in Champaign. We raised (I believe) over $2500 for charity!
Brother Sol swung by for a visit on his way to our Thanksgiving Day event in Monticello. We had a great time, grabbing dinner, lunch, and the highest-scoring Monday Night Football game of all time! Beers with my bro - priceless.
And Thanksgiving was marked by not one, not two, but THREE of my wife's amazing homemade pies. Dang Chinch makes a great pie.
Baber got to spend some time with Aunt Sarah 😍
And I got to see Big Bey, my oldest younger sibling.
All in all it has been a great, if short, fall. We are truly blessed.
"The LORD bless you and keep you;
The LORD make His face shine upon you,
And be gracious to you.
The LORD lift up His countenance on you,
And give you peace."
Numbers 6:24-26
