Fall is in full swing here in IL. What an awesome time of year. Fall seems to be when I do best at reconnecting with old friends, and really enjoying my family. Summer is my favorite season, because I do so love the sun, but summer is always so BUSY. Fall is a time to slow down, drink a good beer and enjoy life at a slightly slower pace.
Mark and I took one last trip North to Das Lakehaus. We worked hard all weekend getting chores done for my place and for Grandmas. We had some fun too, for sure, but it is always a nice time to be up North.
Lovey Loo got her Halloween costume a bit early this year. She saw this "Fairy Princess" dress and just HAD to have it. The dress was a little over budget, but she was happy to pay half of it with her own money. Worth every penny!
We took our yearly trip to Tanner's Orchard for pumpkins and fall fun! The kiddos had a great time. J. Scott was enamored with the big machines. He loves trucks, tractors, and all sorts of earth moving equipment. What a thrill!
It wasn't all Autumn fun though... I got to head to wonderful San Antonio for a few days for a conference. So strange to be anywhere without the family. I made the most of it, hitting up the river walk and the Biergarten downtown. Altstadt Brewery makes a darn fine Octoberfest!
It wasn't all "bachelor" fun though. I did a lot of learning, and then ladies joined! Mandi and Lovey had their first annual "Ladies Trip". Lovey was SO excited to go on an "airpane" and stay at the "fancy hotel" with the "fancy pool"!
On our last day, we took a day trip to New Braunfels - what a lovely town! The biggest thrill was seeing the Comal river, and the Comal Springs. The colors were amazing, and the water is so clean and pure!
New Braunfels is home to Krause's Biergarten - so naturally we had to stop in. The food was great and the beer was better. I am inspired!
That is all for now, Stay Healthy!
"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
