A Little of This...A Little of That

I am writing in ORANGE today, because we have finally entered my favorite month of the year!!! October!!!! Not only is it my birthday month, but it usually is when the weather changes a bit here in Florida. I am sitting here with the windows open...enjoying the cool morning air. Yes, I am sure my air conditioning will be on later, but that's okay. A little break from the FPL bill is nice, right?
Been busy the past couple of weeks. Of course, school keeps us going at a crazy speed...we have been able to be outside more, which is so nice! We took the last week or so to come down from our super busy days from our anniversary services for our church. And tomorrow we are going to Epcot for the day for my birthday. Disney has a deal this year where you can get in for free on your birthday! How awesome is that! So, Matt, Bryn and I are going to Epcot. We haven't been since I was pregnant with Bryn 12 years ago. So we are so excited to take her. The little kids are going to Nana's and Pappap's for the day...and they can't wait either. Esther told Bryn, "you are going to Epcot, but I am going to NANA's!!!!" When you are more excited to go to Nana's house over Disney, you know she isn't ready for the expensive Disney parks. Bryn is over the moon, and of course, we love to have one on one time with her...the benefits of being the oldest, her double portion! So, I will have pictures for you next week. William told me, "it's your birthday weekend, Mama." Right on!! I am taking that for all it's worth...maybe next year I can have a birthday week!!!
Posting a picture from the other night. Caleb is watching a movie in the background, but Judah is hamming it up for the camera with his cool sunglasses!

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Amanda said…
Ahh- both boys so cute. My Valor does that. Can so get into Tv with Honor making huge music in the background.

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